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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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143 DAHLIA FALLS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2097874)

143 DAHLIA FALLS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$440,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,055 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Closed

Current Price: $440,000 List Date: 7/10/2025 Last Modified: 1/06/2026

Overview

Description

Why wait for new construction when this move-in ready home is loaded with upgrades and priced $43K below appraised value! Short sale price approved. Located in the highly sought-after Rivertown community within the top-rated St. Johns County School District, residents enjoy resort-style amenities including pools, café, dog parks, and walking trails. This 4BR/2.5BA two-story features an open-concept main floor with modern backsplash, updated lighting, and stylish accents. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, and a versatile bonus space—ideal as a media room, office, or 4th bedroom. The primary suite boasts a garden tub, walk-in shower, and spacious walk-in closet. A fully fenced backyard completes this beautiful home with room for a pool. Welcome to Rivertown living!

Supplements: What's Near? Schools Bartram Trail High School - 2.3 miles Freedom Crossing Academy - 2.8 miles Patriot Oaks Academy - 3.5 miles Hickory Creek Elementary - 4.0 miles Switzerland Point Middle School - 4.2 miles Durbin Creek Elementary - 4.5 miles Fruit Cove Middle School - 4.7 miles Liberty Pines Academy - 5.0 miles Restaurants Ember & Iron (Mode ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2097874

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2055
Living Area Source: Estimated
Year Built: 2022
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Rivertown
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2294.41
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northeast
Directions: From I-95 (North or South): Take Exit 329 for CR-210 W Head west on CR-210 for about 5 miles Turn left onto St. Johns Parkway Turn right onto Oakwood Branch Drive Turn left onto Dahlia Falls Drive 143 Dahlia Falls Dr will be on your left
Public Remarks: Why wait for new construction when this move-in ready home is loaded with upgrades and priced $43K below appraised value! Short sale price approved. Located in the highly sought-after Rivertown community within the top-rated St. Johns County School District, residents enjoy resort-style amenities including pools, café, dog parks, and walking trails. This 4BR/2.5BA two-story features an open-concept main floor with modern backsplash, updated lighting, and stylish accents. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry, and a versatile bonus space—ideal as a media room, office, or 4th bedroom. The primary suite boasts a garden tub, walk-in shower, and spacious walk-in closet. A fully fenced backyard completes this beautiful home with room for a pool. Welcome to Rivertown living!
List Price/SqFt: 213.14
Sold Price/SqFt: 214.11

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional; Other Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: Other Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Gas Range; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Private Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cleared Water Body Access Type: Community Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; Water; Other Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan Contingency Reason: 3rd Party Approval

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-07-10

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 143
Street Name: DAHLIA FALLS
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-01-06T21:02:52Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-05T14:56:19Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-10-06
Close Date: 2026-01-06
Close Price: 440000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: CRYSTAL CLEAR REALTY, LLC

Last Updated: January - 06 - 2026

Broker Attribution: [email protected]

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.