This home is in Shearwater, St. Augustine — a home near Beachside High School.
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353 Rivercliff Trail
St. Augustine, FL 32092
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About this home
Shearwater
**2.25% ASSUMABLE VA LOAN FOR ELIGIBLE VA BUYERS!** Welcome to 353 Rivercliff Trail in Shearwater, in the heart of St. Johns County, Florida. This 4 bed, 3 bath craftsman pool and spa home sits behind a brick paver driveway and a stone-trimmed front porch made for slow mornings, on a quiet street with cul-de-sacs at each end. The kitchen has been completely renovated, with a 10 ft island that seats five, GE Café appliances, TWO GE Café dishwashers, black stainless steel farmhouse sink, and marble backsplash. The best part of this home is the backyard. A screened and covered lanai gives privacy to your very own pool and spa, installed in 2025. The pool features a sunshelf with built-in umbrella holder, LED colored lights, Pentair Intellicenter for remote control of the features, a Pentair 400K BTU gas heater (the big one), a saltwater system, and multi-colored LED lights. Of course, the pool is surrounded by a deck of sandblasted marble pavers. Start up the heated spa remotely..
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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.
Hurricane evacuation zone F
Zone F evacuates after zones A, B, C, D, E in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2018)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,718 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 October 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.
Sun & Light
East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot
The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard and pool on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:28 AM, sunset 6:56 PM.
- A pool back here warms with the morning and sits in shade by late afternoon: cooler water than a west lot, and evening swims without the glare.
- The rear takes the sunrise and the gentle morning sun, then goes shaded through the afternoon — the classic comfortable-summer-evening lanai in Florida.
- The front of the home carries the hot western afternoon instead of your living space.
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): $6,975/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,400/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, 2026Listed$649,900
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 $266/sq ft; this home is listed at $292/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Palisade Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by CASTILLO REAL ESTATE JAX | Sep 2026 | $590,000 | $217 | 4/3 | 2,723 | 88 | 0.3 |
| 201 Tilden Court, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by ROOT REALTY LLC | Oct 2026 | $540,000 | $266 | 4/3 | 2,027 | 72 | 0.8 |
| 53 Glenbriar Court, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by KARSTEN REAL ESTATE TEAM | Sep 2026 | $932,000 | $328 | 4/3 | 2,843 | 61 | 1 |
| 3101 E Banister Road, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by LOKATION | Sep 2026 | $425,000 | $235 | 3/2 | 1,808 | 31 | 1.1 |
| 21 Yardley Court, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by VREELAND REAL ESTATE LLC | Sep 2026 | $580,000 | $236 | 4/3 | 2,461 | 78 | 1.2 |
| 271 Courtney Chase Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by ICI SELECT REALTY, INC. | Oct 2026 | $785,600 | $288 | 4/3.5 | 2,729 | 57 | 1.4 |
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: CASTILLO REAL ESTATE JAX
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 Shearwater
Shearwater is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32092.
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