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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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140 ST JOHNS FOREST Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2109689)

140 ST JOHNS FOREST Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259

$1,040,000

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Lanai with pool, pond and preserve views

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,872 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,068 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,040,000 List Date: 9/20/2025 Last Modified: 3/05/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this stunning 6BR/5.5BA, 4,394 SQFT estate home in gated St Johns Forest. Perfectly set on a 1/3-acre pond-to-preserve lot, this home offers privacy, elegance, resort-style living, and is an entertainer's dream! The oversized owner's suite offers a sitting area, dual closets, private lanai access, and a luxurious renovated bath. Formal living and dining rooms complement a large family room with gas fireplace. Flexible living on the main floor includes 3 additional bedrooms to include a guest suite, 2 full & 1 half baths, and laundry room with dog wash. Washer & dryer convey. Upstairs, two additional large bedrooms each with ensuite baths can multipurpose as media and game rooms. Outside enjoy a true retreat with heated pool, spa, oversized firepit, large outdoor kitchen, expansive lanai, and fenced yard. Plenty of storage areas throughout the home. A 3-car courtyard garage and circular driveway complete this exceptional property. This home is a MUST SEE in St Johns County!

Supplements: As an added benefit, seller will provide a 1-year home warranty. St Johns Forest is a private, 24 hour guard-gated community with natural gas. Enjoy high-speed internet included with the HOA dues. Residents benefit from an active social committee with year-round events and activities. Top rated amenities include a luxurious 5,200 sqft clubhouse, re ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2109689

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 5
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 6
Living Area: 4394
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 5872
Year Built: 2005
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 762
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1489.79
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 3
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 take Exit 329 CR210 West. Right at main entrance to community on St. Johns Forest Blvd, stay in left lane for visitor entrance at guarded gate. Home on right #140. *DO NOT GO TO SIDE RESIDENT ONLY GATES.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this stunning 6BR/5.5BA, 4,394 SQFT estate home in gated St Johns Forest. Perfectly set on a 1/3-acre pond-to-preserve lot, this home offers privacy, elegance, resort-style living, and is an entertainer's dream! The oversized owner's suite offers a sitting area, dual closets, private lanai access, and a luxurious renovated bath. Formal living and dining rooms complement a large family room with gas fireplace. Flexible living on the main floor includes 3 additional bedrooms to include a guest suite, 2 full & 1 half baths, and laundry room with dog wash. Washer & dryer convey. Upstairs, two additional large bedrooms each with ensuite baths can multipurpose as media and game rooms. Outside enjoy a true retreat with heated pool, spa, oversized firepit, large outdoor kitchen, expansive lanai, and fenced yard. Plenty of storage areas throughout the home. A 3-car courtyard garage and circular driveway complete this exceptional property. This home is a MUST SEE in St Johns County!
List Price/SqFt: 247.84
Sold Price/SqFt: 236.69

Property Features

Levels: Three Or More Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Lower Level; Sink Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Multi Units Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Gated with Guard; Security Gate; Security System Owned Construction Materials: Stucco Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat; Heated; Salt Water Spa Features: Heated; In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Pond; Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Management - On Site; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Internet Community Features: Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan