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1148 LAKE PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$625,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,203 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,682 Status: Closed
Current Price: $625,000 List Date: 3/17/2024 Last Modified: 3/12/2026

Overview

Description

We had been looking for months for a pool home in NW St. John's County, close to the renowned A-rated schools. We had narrowed down our search to Julington Creek Plantation because, in spite of having the lowest fees among the planned developments in the area, it offered amazing amenities, including a heated lap pool, a family pool with a curly slide, tennis courts, and a great gym. The area seemed to offer so many opportunities for our kids to participate in team sports. We had almost given up on having our own pool because it seemed to mean you pretty much had to give up your back yard, which was important to our 2 rambunctious labs. We walked in the front door and saw the breathtaking view of the screened pool framed by mature trees with a beautiful pond in the background, fell in love!

Supplements: Unlike many of the newer homes in the area, this home actually has enough room between it and the neighboring houses to offer privacy without being hemmed in by a tall privacy fence. The huge (.35 acre) lot with its fully fenced back yard is perfect, especially because the black wrought iron fence contains our dogs without obstructing any of the vi ...

Listing Details MLS# 2011196

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Total
3
Living Area
2363
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Building Area Total
3203
Year Built
1997
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
No
Homestead YN
Yes
Lot Size Acres
0.36
Lot Size Dimensions
120 X 176.96 X 65 X 162.1
Association YN
Yes
Association Fee
420
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Association Name
Julington Creek Plantation
Association Phone
9044177600
CDD Fee YN
Yes
CDD Fee Amount
1060
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
No
Pool Private YN
Yes
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Water Frontage Feet
65
Furnished
Unfurnished
Stories
2
Entry Level
Yes
Senior Community YN
No
Direction Faces
Southwest
Directions
South on SR 13 from the Julington Creek Bridge, left on Race Track Rd, left on Durbin Creek, right on Lake Parke Dr. to property on the right.
Public Remarks
We had been looking for months for a pool home in NW St. John's County, close to the renowned A-rated schools. We had narrowed down our search to Julington Creek Plantation because, in spite of having the lowest fees among the planned developments in the area, it offered amazing amenities, including a heated lap pool, a family pool with a curly slide, tennis courts, and a great gym. The area seemed to offer so many opportunities for our kids to participate in team sports. We had almost given up on having our own pool because it seemed to mean you pretty much had to give up your back yard, which was important to our 2 rambunctious labs. We walked in the front door and saw the breathtaking view of the screened pool framed by mature trees with a beautiful pond in the background, fell in love!
List Price/SqFt
270.42
Sold Price/SqFt
264.49
Bathrooms Half
0

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: 7 Months Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Separate Meters Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Irregular Lot; Many Trees; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Pond; Pool; Water Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Management - Full Time; Management - On Site; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection; Lender Approval Room Types: Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2024-02-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
1148
Street Name
LAKE 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
2024-04-17T14:44:55Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2024-03-22
Close Date
2024-04-16
Close Price
625000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

More Information

Room Types

Bathroom 2 Level
Main
Bathroom 3 Level
Upper
Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 3 Level
Main
Bedroom 4 Level
Upper
Dining Room Level
Main
Family Room Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Primary Bathroom Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Other Room Level
Main
Bathroom 2
Yes
Bathroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bathroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Other Room
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
2492020280
Tax Annual Amount
3907.89
Tax Year
2023
Tax Legal Description
28/98-101 PARKES OF JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION PHA
Zoning Description
PUD

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Association Amenities

Basketball Court
Yes
Children's Pool
Yes
Clubhouse
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Golf Course
Yes
Jogging Path
Yes
Management - Full Time
Yes
Management - On Site
Yes
Park
Yes
Playground
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes
Frame
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Wrought Iron
Yes

Fireplace Features

Wood Burning
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Separate Meters
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
In Unit
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Sink
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lot Features

Irregular Lot
Yes
Many Trees
Yes
Sprinklers In Front
Yes
Sprinklers In Rear
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Pool Features

Fenced
Yes
In Ground
Yes
Salt Water
Yes
Screen Enclosure
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
Negotiable
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Smart Home Features

Programmable Thermostat
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

View

Pond
Yes
Pool
Yes
Water
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes

Waterfront Features

Pond
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Guest Suite
Yes
His and Hers Closets
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Yes
Primary Downstairs
Yes
Smart Thermostat
Yes
Split Bedrooms
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Yes

Rental Restrictions

7 Months
Yes

Contingency Reason

Appraisal
Yes
Financing
Yes
Inspection
Yes
Lender Approval
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Dining Room Main 11.50 10.00 Diag. tile floor, chandelier, plantation shutters
Living Room Main 12.00 12.00 Diag. tile floor, plantation shutters, fan
Family Room Main 17.00 20.00 Hardwood floor, fireplace, fan
Kitchen Main 14.00 12.00 Tile floor, pantry closet, all appliances inc.
Other Main 9.00 9.00 Breakfast nook w/door to pool
Laundry Main 10.00 6.00 Tile floor, laundry tub, cabinets, hanging rod
Primary Bedroom Main 18.50 13.00 Bay window, tray ceiling, door to pool, carpet
Bedroom 2 Main 12.00 10.50 Carpet
Bedroom 3 Main 12.00 13.50 Carpet, ceiling fan,
Bedroom 4 Upper 15.00 15.50 Carpet, ceiling fan, walk-in closet
Primary Bathroom Main 13.00 9.00 Double vanity, quartz, garden tub, shower
Bathroom 2 Main 9.00 5.00 Tile floor, quartz vanity top, tub w/shower
Bathroom 3 Upper 6.00 5.50 Tub w/shower, tile floor
Other Main 40.00 42.00 Screened Lanai
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: March - 12 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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