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129 CARDEN Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1140733)

129 CARDEN Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$700,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,283 Status: Closed

Current Price: $700,000 List Date: 11/10/2021 Last Modified: 4/12/2026

Overview

Description

Well maintained ''Craftsman'' home situated on a preserve where you will enjoy the deer & turkey as they graze. This beauty feat. handscraped wood floors on the first floor, a chef's kit. w/lots of working space, 42'' refinished white cabinets w/crown mold., tile backspl. on a herring bone pattern, s/s appl. incl. a newer refrig., & gran. tops. Other amenities incl. a spacious fam. room boasting a cozy wood burning fireplace & shiplap accents, a downstairs master br, new board & batten throw area in the laun. rm., understairs storage w/cool kid's artwork, plant. shutters, new bench seat w/storage in dining area, an upstairs bonus room & 4 additional large bedrooms, incl a guest suite. 3 car garage, front & back porch, a grilling area, & a new (2020) salt water pool make this a must see.

Supplements: see.

Listing Details MLS# 1140733

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3283
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2007
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2082.33
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From SR 13, east on Racetrack Rd., right-Veterans Parkway, left-Longleaf Pine Pkwy., right-Harbury Dr., left-Willow Winds Pkwy., left-Carden Place to property on left.
Public Remarks: Well maintained ''Craftsman'' home situated on a preserve where you will enjoy the deer & turkey as they graze. This beauty feat. handscraped wood floors on the first floor, a chef's kit. w/lots of working space, 42'' refinished white cabinets w/crown mold., tile backspl. on a herring bone pattern, s/s appl. incl. a newer refrig., & gran. tops. Other amenities incl. a spacious fam. room boasting a cozy wood burning fireplace & shiplap accents, a downstairs master br, new board & batten throw area in the laun. rm., understairs storage w/cool kid's artwork, plant. shutters, new bench seat w/storage in dining area, an upstairs bonus room & 4 additional large bedrooms, incl a guest suite. 3 car garage, front & back porch, a grilling area, & a new (2020) salt water pool make this a must see.
List Price/SqFt: 201.01
Sold Price/SqFt: 213.22

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco; Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Pool Sweep; Salt Water Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; 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: 2021-11-10

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 129
Street Name: CARDEN
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2021-12-16T12:57:46Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-11-12
Close Date: 2021-12-15
Close Price: 700000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: Ryland Homes, Aluminum Fencing: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Structured Wiring: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Tile Fireplace: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Utility Room

Documents

CDD Disclosure ›

HOA Disclosure ›

Seller Disclosure ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX SPECIALISTS

Last Updated: April - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.