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This home is in St Johns Forest, St. Johns — a gated community home in St. Johns County.

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Active Under Contract

$569,000Active Under Contract4 bd · 3 ba · 2,531 sq ft

Active Under Contract·47 days on market·St Johns Forest

524 St. Claude Place

St. Johns, FL 32259

$569,000$225/sqftEst. $3,102/mo mortgageMLS# 2166253
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,531
Sq Ft
2005
Built
3
Garage
No
Pool

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FEMA Zone XHOA $247/mo7,405 sqft lotSingle Family Residence1 story

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About this home

St Johns Forest

Exceptional Privacy & Modern Upgrades in Saint Johns Forest! Nestled on one of the finest preserve lots in the community—with tranquil preserve views on the front, back, and side—this immaculate home offers rare privacy and luxury living in Saint Johns County. Major big-ticket updates provide complete peace of mind, including a New Roof (06/2024), A/C System (05/2023), and Water Heater (10/2023). The kitchen features brand-new quartz countertops with a stylish backsplash, new sink & faucet, New Dishwasher, upgraded cabinet hardware, and crown molding. Architectural elegance abounds throughout, featuring soaring 12-foot ceilings, elegant dry-wall arches, and custom built-in niches in the main living areas, alongside crown molding on window frames and sliding glass doors. Inside, enjoy brand-new lighting fixtures (including chandeliers), brand-new toilets, and brand-new bathroom mirrors throughout. Located in a highly sought-after, top-rated school district close to shopping and dining.

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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.

Principal & interest20% down · 7.24% · 30yr$3,102
Property taxesest. at asking price, St. Johns County$757
HOAbilled quarterly$247
Estimated total, before insurance$4,107/mo
Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$5,415/yr · $451/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).
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Cost to own

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$569,000
$113,800
Loan Term
Monthly Payment
$3,102
Principal & Interest: $3,102
Property taxes (est.): $757
Insurance (est.): $379
Estimated Total Monthly
$4,239
*30-year loan at 7.24% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-10-29, 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.

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 2005)

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

Likely sewer

County records indicate this parcel on central sewer — no septic system to inspect or maintain.

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

Solar potential: ~1,656 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.

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, 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.

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.

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

2025 property taxes (current owner): $5,415/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$9,100/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

  • Oct 14, 2026Active Under Contract$569,000
  • Sep 23, 2026Listed$569,000

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 $226/sq ft; this home is listed at $225/sq ft.

AddressClosedPrice$/sq ftBd/BaSq ftDOMMiles
275 Flores Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTSSep 2026$725,000$2414/33,003240.2
63 Gourd Island Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by HERRON REAL ESTATE LLCSep 2026$462,500$2213/2.52,091680.7
191 S Arabella Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNSAug 2026$650,000$2505/3.52,602290.8
308 Diana Court, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by JPAR CITY AND BEACHAug 2026$430,250$2164/21,995981
756 New Wales Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by WATSON REALTY CORPSep 2026$565,000$2265/22,499301.1
1493 Greyfield Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by COLDWELL BANKER ANABASIS REALTYAug 2026$590,000$2024/32,91841.3

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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Features

Price$569,000
Price / Sq Ft$225
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3.00
Full Baths3
Square Footage2,531
Total Structure Area3,334 sq ft
Acres0.17 acres
Year Built2005
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Property ConditionUpdated/Remodeled
StatusActive Under Contract
# of Garages3
Has PoolNo
Is WaterfrontNo
Gated CommunityYes

School Information

Zone sourceSt. Johns County School District attendance zones, current school year. Zones change; confirm with the district before you rely on one.
Reported byThe listing agent, in the MLS. Where it differs from the zone, the zone wins.

Community Information

Address524 St. Claude Place, St. Johns, FL 32259
Area301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
SubdivisionSt Johns Forest
CitySt. Johns
CountySt. Johns
StateFL
Zip Code32259
Lot Size7,405.2 sq ft
Parcel Number0263310820
ZoningResidential

Amenities

AmenitiesPool, Other, Basketball Court, Children's Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Playground, Security, Tennis Court(s)
Community FeaturesSuburban
UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
ParkingAttached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
ViewProtected Preserve, Trees/Woods

Interior

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s)
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
FlooringTile, Wood
FireplaceYes
# of Fireplaces1
Fireplace FeaturesGas
# of Stories1
LevelsOne
LaundryGas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Security24 Hour Security, Gated with Guard, Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

Lot DescriptionMany Trees, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Wooded
Patio / PorchCovered, Patio, Screened
RoofShingle
ConstructionFrame, Stucco
Road SurfaceAsphalt
Road FrontagePrivate Road

Additional Information

Date ListedSeptember 24, 2026
Days on Market47
HOA Fees$742 / Quarterly
HOA FrequencyQuarterly
HOA NameSt. Johns Forest Owners Association, Inc.
HOA Fee IncludesInternet, Trash
Tax Amount$5,414.57
Tax Year2025
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
55+ CommunityNo
New ConstructionNo

Listing Courtesy of: PREMIER HOMES REALTY INC

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.

The neighborhood

About St Johns Forest

St Johns Forest is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.

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