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132 BALMORAL CASTLE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$286,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,604 Status: Closed
Current Price: $286,000 List Date: 6/25/2020 Last Modified: 3/12/2026

Overview

Description

Having decided to downsize from the home she had built 10 years ago, Carol and I started looking at resale homes that might meet her needs. I have to say, she was one of my pickiest buyers yet. She knew what she wanted and It was imperative that her new home be immaculate so we quickly decided that new construction was the only solution, even if it meant a 10-month build time. We compared floor plans from different builders and found DR Horton's ''Avon'' plan to be perfect. She loved the openness and size of the rooms, the welcoming front porch, and the many upgrades included. The location close to a cul-de-sac and backing to a preserve, and the price--by far the best value out there sold her! It was a long wait but well worth it because she had the home of her dreams!

Supplements: At the design center, Carol selected just the weathered gray luxury vinyl flooring she wanted, an upgrade from the standard tile floors. She selected 42" graytone cabinets and beautiful white quartz counter-tops. She of course had to have 5 1/4" baseboards, crown molding, and a stainless steel apron farmhouse style sink. She added the same leaded ...

Listing Details MLS# 1060138

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Total
2
Living Area
1604
Living Area Source
Plans
Year Built
2019
Lot Size Dimensions
53 x 120
Association YN
Yes
Association Fee
50
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
CDD Fee YN
Yes
CDD Fee Amount
1949.67
New Construction YN
No
Garage Spaces
2
Pool Private YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
Stories
Yes
Entry Level
Yes
Directions
From Greenbriar Rd, travel N on Longleaf Pine to the entrance of Sutherland Forest. Turn R on Shetland, R on Balmoral Castle Dr. Home is on the right before the cul-de-sac
Public Remarks
Having decided to downsize from the home she had built 10 years ago, Carol and I started looking at resale homes that might meet her needs. I have to say, she was one of my pickiest buyers yet. She knew what she wanted and It was imperative that her new home be immaculate so we quickly decided that new construction was the only solution, even if it meant a 10-month build time. We compared floor plans from different builders and found DR Horton's ''Avon'' plan to be perfect. She loved the openness and size of the rooms, the welcoming front porch, and the many upgrades included. The location close to a cul-de-sac and backing to a preserve, and the price--by far the best value out there sold her! It was a long wait but well worth it because she had the home of her dreams!
List Price/SqFt
180.74
Sold Price/SqFt
178.3
Bathrooms Half
0

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Flat; Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Other Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Locks; Monitoring; Programmable Thermostat; Security Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Fitness Center; Playground; Pool 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
2020-06-24

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
132
Street Name
BALMORAL CASTLE
Street Suffix
Drive
County
St. Johns
State
FL
Postal Code
32259
MLS Area Major
301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name
Aberdeen

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2020-08-12T00:24:56Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2020-06-28
Close Date
2020-08-10
Close Price
286000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1
Mandatory Fees: Y, Home Service-Warranty: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: 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, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y

More Information

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
0097626760
Tax Legal Description
ABERDEEN
Elementary School
Freedom Crossing Academy
Middle School
Freedom Crossing Academy
High School
Bartram Trail

Approx Parcel Size

Less than .25 Acre
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Ice Maker
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Tankless Water Heater
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes

Association Amenities

Basketball Court
Yes
Clubhouse
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Playground
Yes
Pool
Yes

Construction Materials

Fiber Cement
Yes
Frame
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Other
Yes

Flooring

Laminate
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Green Energy Efficient

Windows
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Sprinklers In Front
Yes
Sprinklers In Rear
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Smart Home Features

Locks
Yes
Monitoring
Yes
Programmable Thermostat
Yes
Security
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Other
Yes

View

Protected Preserve
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Flat
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub
Yes
Primary Downstairs
Yes
Smart Thermostat
Yes
Split Bedrooms
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Utility Room
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: March - 12 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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