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This home is in St. Augustine — a waterfront home in St. Johns County.

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27 Dolphin Drive

St. Augustine, FL 32080

$3,129,000Est. $16,169/moMLS# 2162675

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About this home

St. Augustine

RARE VACANT WATERFRONT LOT ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN DAVIS SHORES This prime parcel features stunning, direct views across the water toward the historic downtown skyline, offering a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets framed by this iconic city and its historic landmarks. A legacy property of this significance rarely hits the open market. Imagine having a sweeping and unobstructed front-row seat to downtown St. Augustine from your own backyard, where you can relax, take in the views, and watch dolphins play in the water just beyond your doorstep. Even better, you can walk to downtown St. Augustine and enjoy the city's historic charm, acclaimed dining, shopping, entertainment, and vibrant waterfront all within minutes from this highly coveted location.

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$3,129,000

Down Payment: 20%

$625,800

Interest Rate: 6.71%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$16,169

Principal & Interest: $16,169

Property taxes (est.): $4,164

Insurance (est.): $2,086

Estimated Total Monthly

$22,419

*30-year loan at 6.71% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-09-03, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes use the county effective rate; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 6.71% · 30yr$16,169

Property taxesest. at asking price, St. Johns County$4,164

Estimated total, before insurance$20,333/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$6,382/yr · $532/mo

• Homeowners insurance is on top — in Florida it varies widely with roof age and wind/flood zone (see the Reality Check below). Budget it before you offer.
• In CDD communities (Nocatee, eTown, Seven Pines…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill, and the amount varies home to home — a prior owner may have prepaid the bond — so we confirm this home’s exact line rather than trust a community average.
• Taxes are estimated at YOUR purchase price — Florida assessments reset on sale, so the seller’s current bill is usually lower than yours will be (that applies to the reference bill above too).

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

2025 property taxes (current owner): $6,382/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$50,000/yr

Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast the current owner’s assessment can rise — and it resets when a home sells, so a buyer’s tax bill is typically based on the purchase price, not the seller’s bill above. Estimate uses the median effective rate across 1,595 current St. Johns listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.

Storms & insurance

Florida Reality Check

The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.

Zone AE — high-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area)

Lenders require flood insurance for financed purchases here.

Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.

Hurricane evacuation zone A

Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.

Roof: material not specified

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Sewer · FL0021938 - City of Saint Augustine WWTP - customer accounts · Public water (record)

County records show this parcel on central sewer served by FL0021938 - City of Saint Augustine WWTP - customer accounts — no septic system to inspect or maintain.

Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).

Solar potential: ~1,785 usable sun-hours per year

A strong solar roof by Florida standards — worth pricing panels if energy bills matter to you.

Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.

Ask about this home

As of September 2026, this Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields at this property’s coordinates. None of it is a determination, survey, or inspection, and public records can lag or conflict with on-site conditions. Independently verify anything you’ll rely on: the flood zone at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone (and confirm flood-insurance cost with your lender and a licensed insurance agent), and the sewer/septic, roof, and utilities with a professional inspection.

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