This home is in St. Augustine — a home near Pedro Menendez High School.
$1,100,000Sold3 bd · 3 ba · 1,691 sq ft
Sold·Closed Oct 12, 2026·2 days on market·Recent sales in St. Augustine
5401 Pelican Way
St. Augustine, FL 32080
About this home
St. Augustine
Just one block from the ocean, this newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers ocean views from an exceptional .45 acre corner homesite that sits high and dry. One of the largest lots in the area, this is the kind of space that is exceptionally hard to find so close to the beach without being a flood zone. Enjoy ocean views from the primary suite, kitchen, living room, and dining area, along with sliders throughout the upstairs that open the home to its outdoor spaces and bring in abundant natural light. The wraparound deck offers plenty of room for morning coffee, dinners outside, and watching the sunrise, while a separate private west facing porch off the kitchen gives you your own spot for sunsets. The large kitchen was designed with both beauty and function in mind, with granite countertops, new appliances, a large island, generous storage, and an abundance of windows.
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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).
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.
Hurricane evacuation zone A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1972)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer records conflict — verify
The MLS lists “Septic Tank”, while Florida DOH records suggest central sewer. Don’t rely on either — confirm the actual system, and if septic is possible, budget an inspection, before you offer. Municipal drinking water from St Johns County Utilities - water accounts per the county inventory.
Sources: MLS listing + Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,828 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 access
Skipper Stabout 0.1 mi
Closest park or preserve
Moses Creek Conservation Areaabout 3 mi · 7.6 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Palmetto Road Public Boat Rampabout 0.5 mi · Matanzas River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Coastal Drive Kayak Beachabout 2 mi
Closest youth league fields
Frank Butler Beachfront Park Eastabout 0.6 mi · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Winn-Dixieabout 2 mi · 3905 A1A South, St Augustine
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
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 6:46 AM, sunset 5:32 PM.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- Expect afternoon glare on rear glass, and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
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): $14,179/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$17,600/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
- Oct 12, 2026Closed$1,100,000
- Sep 28, 2026Active Under Contract$1,100,000
- Sep 26, 2026Listed$1,100,000
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 $393/sq ft; this home is listed at $651/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5448 3rd Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by LIGHTHOUSE REALTY ASSOCIATES | Sep 2026 | $495,000 | $330 | 3/2 | 1,502 | 5 | 0.2 |
| 5324 2nd Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS ST AUGUSTINE | May 2026 | $589,000 | $393 | 3/2 | 1,500 | 16 | 0.2 |
| 5398 Soundview Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by LIGHTHOUSE REALTY ASSOCIATES | Oct 2026 | $703,500 | $356 | 4/2 | 1,975 | 155 | 0.4 |
| 5367 5th Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Jul 2026 | $455,000 | $303 | 3/2 | 1,504 | 1 | 0.4 |
| 5072 Medoras Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY | Sep 2026 | $950,000 | $448 | 3/3 | 2,122 | 40 | 0.5 |
| 5730 Rudolph Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by THE NEWCOMER GROUP | Apr 2026 | $1,495,000 | $742 | 4/4 | 2,016 | 3 | 0.5 |
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
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
Sold by: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC (buyer's brokerage)
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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