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1161 DURBIN PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2106267)

1161 DURBIN PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$445,000

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Julington Creek Plantation - Aerial-2 (3

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,217 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Closed

Current Price: $445,000 List Date: 1/20/2026 Last Modified: 1/20/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this charming and cozy 4-bedroom, 3-bath home located in the highly sought-after, award-winning community of Julington Creek. This property offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience, making it an ideal place to call home. Step inside and discover a spacious floor plan with low-maintenance laminate, and tile flooring throughout. A set of elegant double French doors leads to a private, dedicated office, providing the perfect secluded space for working from home or quiet study. The layout includes a separate dining room, perfect for hosting dinner parties, and a large family room that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace as its centerpiece. The home is updated with a fresh coat of paint inside and out, giving it a pristine, move-in-ready feel. The updated kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting 42-inch upgraded cabinets and gleaming granite countertops.

Supplements: The tranquil primary bedroom offers a private retreat, complete with a spacious owner's bath that includes dual sinks, a luxurious garden tub, and a separate shower. For added convenience, the refrigerator, washer, and dryer convey with the home. Outside, the property is a private oasis. A new garage door opener provides easy access, and the backya ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2106267

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2217
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2002
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 560
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1328.94
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take I-295 S to FL-13 S/San Jose Blvd Head South on Bishop Estates Rd Turn and Left on to Durbin Creek Blvd. Turn Right. to Grand Parke Dr turn Right to Durbin Parke Drive. Home is on the right.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this charming and cozy 4-bedroom, 3-bath home located in the highly sought-after, award-winning community of Julington Creek. This property offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience, making it an ideal place to call home. Step inside and discover a spacious floor plan with low-maintenance laminate, and tile flooring throughout. A set of elegant double French doors leads to a private, dedicated office, providing the perfect secluded space for working from home or quiet study. The layout includes a separate dining room, perfect for hosting dinner parties, and a large family room that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace as its centerpiece. The home is updated with a fresh coat of paint inside and out, giving it a pristine, move-in-ready feel. The updated kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting 42-inch upgraded cabinets and gleaming granite countertops.
List Price/SqFt: 207.49
Sold Price/SqFt: 200.72

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Exterior Features: Fire Pit Patio And Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-29

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1161
Street Name: DURBIN 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: 2026-01-20T16:27:23Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-24T13:17:35Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-12
Close Date: 2025-12-19
Close Price: 445000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: January - 20 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.