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1049 FLORA PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2120313)

1049 FLORA PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$499,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,002 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed

Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 12/05/2025 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

1049 Flora Parke Drive, St. Johns, Florida Discover this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage, perfectly situated on a 0.24-acre corner lot in the highly desirable JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION community of St. John's, Florida. This spacious home offers both comfort and elegance, featuring a formal dining room, a formal living room, and a warm fireplace. The kitchen is designed with functionality in mind, offering ample cabinet space, an island, and generous storage for all your cooking needs. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings on the screened-in back porch, overlooking the fully privacy-fenced backyard. What truly sets this property apart is its location within Julington Creek Plantation, a community renowned for its exceptional, family-centered amenities. Residents enjoy: A full family pool complex Splash park for younger children, Skate park Football and baseball complex Tennis courts, A fully equipped fitness center

Listing Details MLS# 2120313

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2314
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 3002
Year Built: 1996
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 564
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1600
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: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Race Track Road, turn on Durbin Creek Blvd, then Flora Parke Dr., .2 miles on the right.
Public Remarks: 1049 Flora Parke Drive, St. Johns, Florida Discover this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with a 2-car garage, perfectly situated on a 0.24-acre corner lot in the highly desirable JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION community of St. John's, Florida. This spacious home offers both comfort and elegance, featuring a formal dining room, a formal living room, and a warm fireplace. The kitchen is designed with functionality in mind, offering ample cabinet space, an island, and generous storage for all your cooking needs. Enjoy peaceful mornings and relaxing evenings on the screened-in back porch, overlooking the fully privacy-fenced backyard. What truly sets this property apart is its location within Julington Creek Plantation, a community renowned for its exceptional, family-centered amenities. Residents enjoy: A full family pool complex Splash park for younger children, Skate park Football and baseball complex Tennis courts, A fully equipped fitness center
List Price/SqFt: 215.64
Sold Price/SqFt: 215.64

Property Features

Architectural Style: A-Frame; Traditional Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Oven; Security; Smoke Detector; Stove Security Features: Security System Owned Construction Materials: Brick; Vinyl Siding Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Spa Features: Community Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Privacy; Wood Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Barbecue; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-12-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1049
Street Name: FLORA PARKE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Parkes Of Julington

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-01T18:13:02Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-11
Close Date: 2026-02-19
Close Price: 499000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bathroom Level: Main
Other Room Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Living Room	Main	Formal
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Other	Main	Kitchen Breakfast Nook
Bedroom 1
Bathroom 2	Main
Bathroom 3	Main
Bedroom 4	Main
Primary Bathroom	Main
Bathroom 1	Main
Laundry	Main

Listing Office: IHEART REALTY INC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.