This home is in Beacon Lake, St. Augustine.
Active·1 day on market·Beacon Lake
96 Whirlwind Place
St. Augustine, FL 32095
About this home
Beacon Lake
Step into the relaxed, resort-style lifestyle of Beacon Lake, where modern design, thoughtful upgrades, and a peaceful preserve setting come together in one exceptional home. Built in 2024, this energy-efficient home sits on a premium lot overlooking a preserve, offering privacy and a beautiful natural backdrop. Inside, the open-concept design flows effortlessly for everyday living and entertaining, highlighted by tray ceilings, a built-in gas fireplace, and spacious bedrooms. The gourmet kitchen features 42-inch white cabinetry, quartz countertops, an oversized island, expansive counter space, and a Whirlpool stainless steel appliance package with microwave/oven combo and gas range. The private owner's suite offers a relaxing retreat with an upgraded tiled shower enclosure, dual vanities, and soaking tub. Thoughtful upgrades include a whole-house water filtration/softener system, natural gas, and outdoor kitchen plumbing already in place. A custom fire pit area provides an inviting
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What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.
- • 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).
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Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone X — minimal flood hazard
Flood insurance is typically not required by lenders (always optional).
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Metal, Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2024)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Ask about this homeAs 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $5,400/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,600/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.
History
Price & status history
- Sep 17, 2026Listed$475,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTHEASTERN PARTNERS · Brandon@BrandonGillTeam.com
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided through the IDX program of realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service). © 2026 Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
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About Beacon Lake
Beacon Lake is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32095.
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