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1209 PEMBROOKE Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1018283)

1209 PEMBROOKE Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$394,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,736 Status: Closed

Current Price: $394,000 List Date: 10/02/2019 Last Modified: 4/28/2026

Overview

Description

Amazing 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath pool home in sought after River Oaks Plantation. This lovely home has a formal entry foyer, a large formal dining room, a living room with wood burning fireplace and built-in shelving. and tranquil pool views. This home has a split floor plan. The Owner's suite has a double door entry, a large walk-in closet , a master bath, which includes dual sinks, separate shower, whirlpool tub, and a private water closet. The kitchen has 42'' white cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances. The kitchen overlooks the breakfast room which comfortably seats six. The large Family room has a wet bar and built in cabinets, and is a perfect room for entertaining. Next to the Family room is the pool bath, which includes a whirlpool tub.(SEE ''MORE'' FOR ADDITIONAL I

Supplements: I

Listing Details MLS# 1018283

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2736
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1997
Lot Size Dimensions: 98 x 170
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 550
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 987.52
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From FL 13S (San Jose), turn onto Edgewater into River Oaks Plantation, then left onto Pembrooke Dr. Home on left.
Public Remarks: Amazing 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath pool home in sought after River Oaks Plantation. This lovely home has a formal entry foyer, a large formal dining room, a living room with wood burning fireplace and built-in shelving. and tranquil pool views. This home has a split floor plan. The Owner's suite has a double door entry, a large walk-in closet , a master bath, which includes dual sinks, separate shower, whirlpool tub, and a private water closet. The kitchen has 42'' white cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances. The kitchen overlooks the breakfast room which comfortably seats six. The large Family room has a wet bar and built in cabinets, and is a perfect room for entertaining. Next to the Family room is the pool bath, which includes a whirlpool tub.(SEE ''MORE'' FOR ADDITIONAL I
List Price/SqFt: 146.2
Sold Price/SqFt: 144.01

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Accessibility Features: Accessible Common Area Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Available; Other Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Shell Dash Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat; Heated; Other; Pool Sweep Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle; Other Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Cross Fenced Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Airport/Runway; Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Boat Launch; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Playground; Sauna; Spa/Hot Tub; 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: 2019-09-30

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1209
Street Name: PEMBROOKE
Street Suffix: Road
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: 2019-11-27T18:21:37Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-11-12
Close Date: 2019-11-27
Close Price: 394000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Det Heat SQFT: 2736.00, Mandatory Fees: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Club Amenities-Game Room: Y, Bath-Owner Bath W/Whirlpool: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Glass Block Window(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Bay/Bow Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y, Aluminum Fencing: Y, Golf Course Comm: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Landscape Lighting: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Tile Fireplace: Y, Structure Slab: Y

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Living Room	First	15.50	23.00	Built ins, wood fireplace
Kitchen	First	12.50	12.00
Family Room	First	26.00	17.00	built-ins
Primary Bedroom	First	16.00	13.50
Bedroom 1	First	10.00	11.00
Bedroom 2	First	10.50	13.00
Bedroom 3	First	13.00	11.50
Other	First	9.00	12.00	Breakfast Room
Dining Room	First	11.50	17.00	Separate Dining Room

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.