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1148 DOVER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 930051)

1148 DOVER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$369,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,571 Status: Closed

Current Price: $369,000 List Date: 4/07/2018 Last Modified: 1/19/2026

Overview

Description

DON'T MISS THIS ONE!! Prime Location & Top-Rated St.John's School District! Fantastic, 5/4, All-Brick Custom Home in Prestigious River Oaks Plantation. Elegant, Warm & Inviting! $$$ in Upgrades & Meticulously Maintained. High-End Features, Gorgeous Tile & Real Hardwood Floors. Custom Drapes in Formal areas, Kitchen and Family Room. New Cooktop. Gold-plated Chandeliers, Ceiling Fans. Crown Molding. 2'' faux Wood Blinds. Upstairs Bonus Room with Private Bath is Perfect for In-law/Guest Suite. New Water Heater & Main floor HVAC in 2014. Gutters added. Beautifully Landscaped, fenced-in Backyard with Lanai. Community Pool, Dock & Pier PLUS Access to Julington Creek Plantation Amenities with incredibly low CDD fees! This is the Home you've been Waiting for and Dreaming of! It's a ''10'' WOW!

Listing Details MLS# 930051

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2571
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2002
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 550
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: May Management
Association Phone: 904-880-8796
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 736.43
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From SR 13S turn right at the light into River Oaks Plantation. Turn left on Pembrooke Rd. Right on Dover Dr.
Public Remarks: DON'T MISS THIS ONE!! Prime Location & Top-Rated St.John's School District! Fantastic, 5/4, All-Brick Custom Home in Prestigious River Oaks Plantation. Elegant, Warm & Inviting! $$$ in Upgrades & Meticulously Maintained. High-End Features, Gorgeous Tile & Real Hardwood Floors. Custom Drapes in Formal areas, Kitchen and Family Room. New Cooktop. Gold-plated Chandeliers, Ceiling Fans. Crown Molding. 2'' faux Wood Blinds. Upstairs Bonus Room with Private Bath is Perfect for In-law/Guest Suite. New Water Heater & Main floor HVAC in 2014. Gutters added. Beautifully Landscaped, fenced-in Backyard with Lanai. Community Pool, Dock & Pier PLUS Access to Julington Creek Plantation Amenities with incredibly low CDD fees! This is the Home you've been Waiting for and Dreaming of! It's a ''10'' WOW!
List Price/SqFt: 143.87
Sold Price/SqFt: 143.52

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre; .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Other Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Locks; Smoke Detector Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle; Other Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Irregular Lot; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Boat Dock; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2018-04-07

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1148
Street Name: DOVER
Street Suffix: Drive
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: 2018-06-06T23:36:27Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-04-11
Close Date: 2018-06-01
Close Price: 369000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Bay/Bow Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Picture Window(s): Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Tile Fireplace: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Office
Loft
Utility Room
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other

Documents

Seller's Property Disclosure ›

List of Seller Improvements ›

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: January - 19 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.