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100 DALTON MILL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2170538)

100 DALTON MILL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$600,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,359 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Active

Current Price: $600,000 List Date: 10/23/2026 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

There are a lot of things you can upgrade when you build a home. But it's how those choices come together that really makes the difference. Welcome to 100 Dalton Mill Drive, a beautifully upgraded Toll Brothers Ella Craftsman home tucked near the back of gated Mill Creek Forest. Completed in early 2025, this 2,360-square-foot home sits on a preserve lot, with no CDD fees and plenty of thoughtful details that set it apart. From the moment you walk in, you can see the difference. Engineered wood flooring, smooth-finish walls, an upgraded stained oak staircase with open railings and a great room with a tray ceiling. But one of my favorite features is at the back of the home. The sliding glass doors are 12 feet wide and 8 feet tall, opening to an extended covered lanai and creating an incredible connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Supplements: There are a lot of things you can upgrade when you build a home. But it's how those choices come together that really makes the difference. And the kitchen? The owners didn't cut corners. Upgraded cabinetry, quartz countertops, a beautiful tile backsplash, separate cooktop and built-in wall oven. It's beautiful, functional and designed for people ... (Read more)

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Listing Details MLS# 2170538

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2359
Living Area Source: Builder
Year Built: 2024
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 456
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Name: Associa Community Mgmt Concepts of Jacksonville
Association Phone: 904.448.3643
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Southeast
Directions: From I-95, take exit 329 toward CR-210/Ponte Vedra Bch/Green Cove Spgs. Turn left onto CR-210 W. CR-210 W turns into Greenbriar Rd. Turn right onto Bridgeton St. Turn left onto Gap Creek Dr. Turn left onto Dalton Mill Dr. Home will be on right.
Public Remarks: There are a lot of things you can upgrade when you build a home. But it's how those choices come together that really makes the difference. Welcome to 100 Dalton Mill Drive, a beautifully upgraded Toll Brothers Ella Craftsman home tucked near the back of gated Mill Creek Forest. Completed in early 2025, this 2,360-square-foot home sits on a preserve lot, with no CDD fees and plenty of thoughtful details that set it apart. From the moment you walk in, you can see the difference. Engineered wood flooring, smooth-finish walls, an upgraded stained oak staircase with open railings and a great room with a tray ceiling. But one of my favorite features is at the back of the home. The sliding glass doors are 12 feet wide and 8 feet tall, opening to an extended covered lanai and creating an incredible connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
List Price/SqFt: 254.35

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Disposal; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator; ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Wood Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-22

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 100
Street Name: DALTON MILL
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Mill Creek Forest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-23T01:05:11Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Listing Office: VILANO CREEK VENTURES LLC

Last Updated: November - 03 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.