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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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Is Jacksonville still a buyer's market or a seller's market?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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1153 DOVER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2065880)

1153 DOVER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$674,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,328 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Closed

Current Price: $674,000 List Date: 1/21/2025 Last Modified: 4/06/2026

Overview

Description

Inside the community of River Oaks Plantation, this 3 bed/3 bathroom home features stunning high ceilings, plenty of natural light & a private backyard oasis. Step through the front door into the sophisticated entryway, with a dining area to your left, and an office or optional 4th bedroom to your right. The home opens up to additional living space and large kitchen, with plenty of countertop & cabinet space, as well as a double-oven. You will also find the primary bedroom on the first floor with huge bathroom and his & her walk-in closets. A second full bathroom is located on the first floor for guests. Upstairs, 2 more bedrooms await as well as a shared bathroom, a ''bonus room'' and attic space. The backyard is the star of the home, with a privacy fence, beautiful greenery, pergola & pool, which was just resurfaced! The community includes private dock access to the river, pool and ALL amenities of Julington Creek!

Listing Details MLS# 2065880

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3328
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2005
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 350
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1000
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From State Road 13 (SR-13 N) turn left onto Edgewater Dr. Go for 266 ft. Turn left onto Pembrooke Rd. Go for 0.2 mi. Turn right onto Dover Dr. Go for 394 ft.
Public Remarks: Inside the community of River Oaks Plantation, this 3 bed/3 bathroom home features stunning high ceilings, plenty of natural light & a private backyard oasis. Step through the front door into the sophisticated entryway, with a dining area to your left, and an office or optional 4th bedroom to your right. The home opens up to additional living space and large kitchen, with plenty of countertop & cabinet space, as well as a double-oven. You will also find the primary bedroom on the first floor with huge bathroom and his & her walk-in closets. A second full bathroom is located on the first floor for guests. Upstairs, 2 more bedrooms await as well as a shared bathroom, a ''bonus room'' and attic space. The backyard is the star of the home, with a privacy fence, beautiful greenery, pergola & pool, which was just resurfaced! The community includes private dock access to the river, pool and ALL amenities of Julington Creek!
List Price/SqFt: 204.03
Sold Price/SqFt: 202.52

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Electric Cooktop; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Park Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Home Sale; Inspection

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-01-21

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1153
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: 2025-06-05T23:54:16Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-04-09T12:56:08Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-04-22
Close Date: 2025-06-03
Close Price: 674000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: MOMENTUM REALTY

Last Updated: April - 06 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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