This home is in Beacon Lake, St. Augustine — a home near Beachside High School.
$889,9904 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,173 sq ft
Active·48 days on market·Beacon Lake
78 Hydrilla Court
St. Augustine, FL 32095
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About this home
Beacon Lake
Discover elevated waterfront living in this meticulously cared-for Toll Brothers Roseberry Elite, situated behind the gates of The Landing at Beacon Lake. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a private office, formal dining room and generous upstairs loft. Expansive living spaces showcase beautiful water views, complemented by extensive upgrades including custom cabinetry, integrated smart-home technology, an enhanced kitchen and custom primary closets with motion-activated lighting. The covered lanai features remote-controlled privacy screens and is prepped with gas and water for a future outdoor kitchen. With direct access to Beacon Lake's 43-acre paddle-friendly lake from your own backyard, launch your kayak and explore the community by water, even paddling to the Lake House amenity center. Furnishings are also available for purchase, creating the option for a seamless, turnkey move.
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Cost to own
True monthly cost
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: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2022)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,772 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 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, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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.
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
Guana Reserve beach lot (middle)33 min drive · 80 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Gourd Island Conservation Area10 min drive · 3.3 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Palm Valley Public Landingabout 6 mi · Tolomato River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Nocatee Landing Park – Paddlecraft Rampabout 6 mi · Tolomato River
Closest youth league fields
Nocatee Community Park12 min drive · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Publix3 min drive · 835 Cr 210 W, Saint Johns
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Sun & Light
North-facing backyard — the shade-and-soft-light lot
The listing reports the home facing south, which puts the backyard on the north side. Today at this address: sunrise 6:44 AM, sunset 5:35 PM.
- The rear stays out of direct sun for most of the day — the coolest lanai orientation in a Florida summer, and the softest, most even light all day.
- Winter afternoons on the lanai run dim earlier than any other orientation.
Orientation per the MLS listing; sun paths are seasonal geometry for Northeast Florida, not a shade study — trees, screening, and neighboring structures change the picture on any specific lot.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $12,362/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$14,200/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 18, 2026Listed$889,990
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Closed sales
What sold nearby
Closed sales within about two miles in the last 18 months, same property type, similar size. Closed prices from the MLS, not estimates. Their median is $233/sq ft; this home is listed at $280/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Loosestrife Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Oct 2026 | $945,000 | $255 | 5/4 | 3,702 | 204 | 0.2 |
| 204 Silver Creek Place, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by EXP REALTY LLC | Sep 2026 | $530,000 | $233 | 4/2.5 | 2,270 | 125 | 0.4 |
| 85 Nightfall Court, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC | Oct 2026 | $809,000 | $279 | 3/3.5 | 2,902 | 111 | 0.5 |
| 129 Silver Creek Place, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE | Oct 2026 | $447,000 | $180 | 3/2.5 | 2,477 | 34 | 0.5 |
| 47 Starnberg Court, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Nov 2026 | $515,000 | $222 | 3/2.5 | 2,322 | 14 | 0.6 |
| 53 Lumen Court, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by COLDWELL BANKER ANABASIS REALTY | Oct 2026 | $750,000 | $226 | 4/4 | 3,315 | 68 | 0.6 |
Sold data from the realMLS IDX feed. A closed price is what a buyer paid, not what this home is worth; Krista runs the adjustments per home.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: REALTY ONE GROUP ELEVATE
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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