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1113 LAKE PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 614668)

1113 LAKE PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$227,000

Family Room Custom Built-Ins & Fireplace

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,219 Status: Closed

Current Price: $227,000 List Date: 3/14/2012 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Exceptional well-maintained stucco home in JCP in a rare setting! You will really like the stylish int. decor, 3 way split bedroom floor plan, high-end wood laminate floors & screen lanai, but you will absolutely love the scenic view in the huge backyard of a peaceful horse farm! More special features include beautiful built-in floor-to-ceiling shelves/cabinets on both sides of granite fireplace; formal living, dining & family rooms; tile kitchen w/breakfast bar & nook, SS appliances incl. built-in microwave & super quiet Bosch dishwasher; large walk-in closet & long double-sink vanity in master suite; arched doorways, knock-down ceilings & lots of updates! And the 4th bedroom has a HUGE closet with endless possibilities, incl. an optional 3rd bathroom since it is pre-plumbed.

Listing Details MLS# 614668

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2219
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 1995
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Dimensions: 187 x 90 x 150 x 90
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 425
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: May Management
Association Phone: 880-8796
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 765
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: South on SR13 (San Jose) to left on Racetrack to left at Durbin Creek (into the Parkes). Turn Right on Lake Parke. Home on left.
Public Remarks: Exceptional well-maintained stucco home in JCP in a rare setting! You will really like the stylish int. decor, 3 way split bedroom floor plan, high-end wood laminate floors & screen lanai, but you will absolutely love the scenic view in the huge backyard of a peaceful horse farm! More special features include beautiful built-in floor-to-ceiling shelves/cabinets on both sides of granite fireplace; formal living, dining & family rooms; tile kitchen w/breakfast bar & nook, SS appliances incl. built-in microwave & super quiet Bosch dishwasher; large walk-in closet & long double-sink vanity in master suite; arched doorways, knock-down ceilings & lots of updates! And the 4th bedroom has a HUGE closet with endless possibilities, incl. an optional 3rd bathroom since it is pre-plumbed.
List Price/SqFt: 108.11
Sold Price/SqFt: 102.3

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Accessibility Features: Accessible Common Area Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Appliances Security Features: Security System Owned Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2012-03-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1113
Street Name: LAKE PARKE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2012-06-01T12:11:28Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2012-05-14
Close Date: 2012-05-31
Close Price: 227000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Home Service-Warranty: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Bay/Bow Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Golf Course Comm: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Pets, Call Listing Office, Occupied - Lockbox, Advance Notice

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Other	9.00	8.00	Breakfast Room
Family Room	17.00	17.00	Flooring: WL
Living Room	10.00	12.00	Flooring: WL
Primary Bedroom	16.00	13.00
Bedroom 1	12.00	11.00
Bedroom 2	12.00	11.00
Bedroom 3	10.00	13.00
Dining Room	11.00	13.00	Flooring: WL, Separate Dining Room
Kitchen	10.00	14.00

Documents

Seller's Disclosure ›

Survey ›

HOA Disclosure ›

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.