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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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1199 OAKVALE Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 958437)

1199 OAKVALE Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$267,500

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,490 Status: Closed

Current Price: $267,500 List Date: 9/21/2018 Last Modified: 2/27/2026

Overview

Description

Great family home on .5 acre with an in-ground pool & NO HOA in St. Johns County! Long circular drive plus separate driveway to the garage on a very private large corner lot with beautiful trees and a lovely front porch. Home features a large dining room, eat in kitchen with double French doors that lead out to the covered back porch and huge screened pool. Separate family room has a wood burning fireplace with brick front, crown moulding and tons of room for a family to relax. Sliders lead from this room to the Florida room which boasts ceiling fans, vinyl windows and a view of the backyard and pool. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs. Master suite features a large walk in closet and private bathroom. Hall bath has been upgraded with custom cabinet, granite counter & upgraded tile.

Supplements: Secondary bedrooms are roomy, laminate flooring on the stairs and throughout the second floor and downstairs family room. Tile on the rest of the first floor. 2 car garage is oversized, A/C is water to air and is hooked to the irrigation system so waters the lawn - all 4 zones. Sparkling 40 gallon in ground pool is 4' deep in the shallow end and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 958437

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2490
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1978
Lot Size Dimensions: 97x226
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-295, exit South onto San Jose Blvd, over the Julington Creek bridge into St Johns county Right on FRUIT COVE RD APPROX 1 MI TO CORNER OF FRUIT COVE RD & OAKVALE. Corner lot. Circle drive.
Public Remarks: Great family home on .5 acre with an in-ground pool & NO HOA in St. Johns County! Long circular drive plus separate driveway to the garage on a very private large corner lot with beautiful trees and a lovely front porch. Home features a large dining room, eat in kitchen with double French doors that lead out to the covered back porch and huge screened pool. Separate family room has a wood burning fireplace with brick front, crown moulding and tons of room for a family to relax. Sliders lead from this room to the Florida room which boasts ceiling fans, vinyl windows and a view of the backyard and pool. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs. Master suite features a large walk in closet and private bathroom. Hall bath has been upgraded with custom cabinet, granite counter & upgraded tile.
List Price/SqFt: 109.64
Sold Price/SqFt: 107.43

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .51 to 1 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Skylight(s); Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Security Features: Security Gate Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame; Stucco Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Screen Enclosure Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Corner Lot Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link Current Use: Residential; Single Family Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2018-09-21

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1199
Street Name: OAKVALE
Street Suffix: Road
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Metes & Bounds

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2019-01-16T16:00:42Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-01-01
Close Date: 2019-01-15
Close Price: 267500

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

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Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Interior Amenities-Bay/Bow Window(s): Y, Tri-Level: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Split Level: Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Utility Room

Documents

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Sellers Property Disclosure ›

EPA Lead Information Pamphlet ›

Listing Office: CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST

Last Updated: February - 27 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.