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This home is in Julington Lakes, St. Johns — a home near Creekside High School.

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$719,9003 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,724 sq ft

Active·Listed today·Julington Lakes

257 Pine Haven Drive

St. Johns, FL 32259

$719,900$264/sqftEst. $3,901/mo mortgageMLS# 2173716
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,724
Sq Ft
2020
Built
2.5
Garage
No
Pool

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HOA $197/mo8,276 sqft lotSingle Family Residence1 story

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About this home

Julington Lakes

Enjoy the best of Florida living in this beautifully appointed, single-story home set against a tranquil preserve in the gated community of Julington Lakes in St. Johns! Featuring 3 bedrooms plus a dedicated office, this home offers thoughtful upgrades and inviting spaces throughout. Tile flooring spans the main living areas, complemented by plantation shutters, solid-core doors throughout, and a striking wood accent wall in the living room. Open the sliders for seamless indoor-outdoor living, and to take advantage of the cool weather to come. The fully fenced outdoor living space shines with a screened-in rear porch, mature privacy landscaping, and an extended paver patio with abundant room for hosting, dining, or simply relaxing and enjoying the peaceful preserve backdrop. The expanded primary suite, split away from the other bedrooms, offers added comfort, complete with his-and-hers closets.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 7.18% · 30yr$3,901
Property taxesest. at asking price, St. Johns County$943
HOAbilled monthly$197
Estimated total, before insurance$5,041/mo
Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$6,333/yr · $528/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

Mortgage calculator

$719,900
$143,980
Loan Term
Monthly Payment
$3,901
Principal & Interest: $3,901
Property taxes (est.): $943
Insurance (est.): $480
Estimated Total Monthly
$5,324
*30-year loan at 7.18% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-11-05, 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.

Flood zone not yet determined

Check the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or ask Krista to pull it.

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 2020)

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

Solar potential: ~1,744 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 November 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): $6,333/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$11,300/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, NEFMLS.

History

Price & status history

  • Nov 14, 2026Active$719,900
  • Nov 13, 2026Listed$719,900

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 $250/sq ft; this home is listed at $264/sq ft.

AddressClosedPrice$/sq ftBd/BaSq ftDOMMiles
220 Pine Haven Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTYNov 2026$855,000$3203/2.52,673300
27 Timber Stand Road, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MOMENTUM REALTYSep 2026$726,000$2215/43,28980.2
762 Bent Creek Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLCNov 2026$540,000$2174/32,48440.3
1269 Loch Tanna Loop, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES, FLORIDA NETWORK REALTYOct 2026$555,000$2504/22,22330.4
215 Freshwater Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERYNov 2026$835,000$3103/2.52,695250.6
3220 Chestnut Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by WATSON REALTY CORPSep 2026$660,000$2135/3.53,103110.6

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.

Is this home priced right?

Ask Krista and she'll email you her read on how this price compares with recent sales nearby.

Features

Price$719,900
Price / Sq Ft$264
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2.50
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Square Footage2,724
Total Structure Area4,211 sq ft
Acres0.19 acres
Year Built2020
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleCraftsman
StatusActive
# of Garages2.5
Has PoolNo
Is WaterfrontNo
Gated CommunityYes

School Information

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

Community Information

Address257 Pine Haven Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259
Area301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
SubdivisionJulington Lakes
CitySt. Johns
CountySt. Johns
StateFL
Zip Code32259
Lot Size8,276.4 sq ft
Parcel Number0096823100

Amenities

AmenitiesPool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Jogging Path, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Community FeaturesGated
UtilitiesElectricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
ParkingGarage
ViewTrees/Woods

Interior

Interior FeaturesEntrance Foyer, Jack and Jill Bath, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
FlooringCarpet, Tile
# of Stories1
LevelsOne
SecurityGated with Guard

Exterior

Patio / PorchFront Porch, Rear Porch
FencingBack Yard
RoofShingle
ConstructionFiber Cement
Road SurfaceAsphalt

Additional Information

Date ListedNovember 14, 2026
Days on Market0
HOA Fees$197 / Monthly
HOA FrequencyMonthly
HOA NameMay Management
Tax Amount$6,333.19
Tax Year2025
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
55+ CommunityNo
New ConstructionNo

Listing Courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

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 Julington Lakes

Julington Lakes is a neighborhood in Fruit Cove, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.

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