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1128 RIVER BIRCH Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 820435)

1128 RIVER BIRCH Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$385,000

Gorgeous Palladium Windows & Dining Room

View of Pool & Lanai from Breakfast Nook

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,017 Status: Closed

Current Price: $385,000 List Date: 3/29/2016 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Stunning full brick 3000+SF pool home with a 3 car garage is nestled on 1/3 acre lot in sought-after River Oaks Plantation! Covered entry leads to 4 split Bdrms, Bonus/5th Bdrm, 4 Baths, Living, Dining & Family Rms. Updated Kitchen has brand new granite counters, SS appls, walk-in pantry, island, breakfast bar & sunny nook, all open to a fireplaced Family Rm. Master Ste features double tray ceiling, 2 huge walk-in closets & bay window sitting area w/French doors leading to covered lanai, pool w/a gas fire feature. 2 vanities, soaking tub & shower in bdrm-size Mstr Bath. Quality carpet & wood lam. flrg flows underfoot. Art niches, built-in bookcases & crown molding create a designer feel. New owners will enjoy comm. pool, bathhouse, pier, canoe/kayak dock on St. Johns River & JCP amenities.

Supplements: amenities.

Listing Details MLS# 820435

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3017
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1999
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.30 acres
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 275
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
Association Name: May Mngmt
Association Phone: 904-880-8796
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 727
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: South on San Jose/SR13 to Right on Edgewater (into River Oaks Plantation) to Left on River Birch Rd, Home is on the Right.
Public Remarks: Stunning full brick 3000+SF pool home with a 3 car garage is nestled on 1/3 acre lot in sought-after River Oaks Plantation! Covered entry leads to 4 split Bdrms, Bonus/5th Bdrm, 4 Baths, Living, Dining & Family Rms. Updated Kitchen has brand new granite counters, SS appls, walk-in pantry, island, breakfast bar & sunny nook, all open to a fireplaced Family Rm. Master Ste features double tray ceiling, 2 huge walk-in closets & bay window sitting area w/French doors leading to covered lanai, pool w/a gas fire feature. 2 vanities, soaking tub & shower in bdrm-size Mstr Bath. Quality carpet & wood lam. flrg flows underfoot. Art niches, built-in bookcases & crown molding create a designer feel. New owners will enjoy comm. pool, bathhouse, pier, canoe/kayak dock on St. Johns River & JCP amenities.
List Price/SqFt: 132.55
Sold Price/SqFt: 127.61

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Central; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick Exterior Features: Dock Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-03-28

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1128
Street Name: RIVER BIRCH
Street Suffix: Road
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: River Oaks Plantation

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2016-05-09T13:00:27Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-04-26
Close Date: 2016-05-06
Close Price: 385000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Club Amenities-Game Room: Y, Bath-Owner Bath W/Whirlpool: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Bay/Bow Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Aluminum Fencing: 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, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Atrium Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Appointment, Back-Ups Accepted, Call Listing Office, Occupied - Lockbox

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Living Room	First	13.58	14.25	Flooring: WL
Family Room	First	18.00	16.00	Flooring: WL
Bedroom 4	Second	16.41	13.00	BONUS ROOM
Kitchen	First			Flooring: WL
Dining Room	First	12.50	11.33	Flooring: WL, Separate Dining Room
Primary Bedroom	First	22.00	13.58
Bedroom 1	First	13.25	11.00
Bedroom 2	First	14.50	11.50
Bedroom 3	First	13.00	12.00

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.