This home is in Grand Creek North, St. Johns — a pool home in St. Johns County.
$574,900Active Under Contract4 bd · 3 ba · 2,266 sq ft
Active Under Contract·50 days on market·Grand Creek North
226 Brown Bear Run
St. Johns, FL 32259
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About this home
Grand Creek North
Some homes photograph well. This one lives well. The stone-accented craftsman exterior, paver driveway, and landscape lighting make a confident first impression, but it's the backyard that stays with people. A free-form pool with a raised tiled seat wall anchors a paver deck generous enough for a full outdoor dining setup, a lounge area, and a grill. A screened lanai offers shade when you want it, and a tree-lined backdrop past the fence gives the whole space a sense of privacy that's harder to find than people expect. Inside, the single-story plan is open where it should be and separate where it counts. The kitchen is the heart of it, two islands (one for prep, one for conversation), white cabinetry, a gas range, stainless appliances, and pendant lighting. It flows naturally into the family room, with sliders that open straight to the pool, a sunny breakfast nook, and a separate formal dining room for the occasions that call for one.
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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 2021)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,758 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.
Closest beach parking
Guana Reserve beach lot (south)about 17 mi · 94 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Alpine Groves Park13 min drive · 1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Old Shand's Bridge Public Boat Ramp (shallow water)about 3 mi · St. Johns River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launchabout 5 mi · St. Johns River
Closest youth league fields
Rivertown II Athletic Complex12 min drive · Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Pickleball, Softball
Closest grocery store
Publix8 min drive · 205 Rivertown Shops Dr, 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $472,026 | $420,615 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $6,008/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$9,000/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 1,526 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 (2026), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Oct 21, 2026Active Under Contract$574,900
- Sep 24, 2026Listed$574,900
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 $270/sq ft; this home is listed at $254/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Pinellas Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by EXP REALTY LLC | Nov 2026 | $529,900 | $277 | 2/2 | 1,914 | 60 | 0.4 |
| 361 Pelton Place, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by EXP REALTY LLC | Oct 2026 | $535,000 | $280 | 2/2 | 1,914 | 29 | 0.4 |
| 84 Pigeon Cove, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by EXP REALTY LLC | Oct 2026 | $472,000 | $252 | 2/2 | 1,876 | 95 | 0.4 |
| 1929 Village Trail Way, Jacksonville, FL 32259Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Nov 2026 | $614,500 | $270 | 4/2.5 | 2,280 | 130 | 0.5 |
| 156 Terra Oaks Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by EXP REALTY LLC | Nov 2026 | $740,000 | $261 | 4/3 | 2,839 | 14 | 0.6 |
| 317 Crafton Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Oct 2026 | $475,000 | $226 | 3/3 | 2,102 | 63 | 0.7 |
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: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE
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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