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145 LADYSLIPPER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2103624)

145 LADYSLIPPER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$397,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,275 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Closed

Current Price: $397,000 List Date: 8/13/2025 Last Modified: 12/15/2025

Overview

Description

WELCOME to Watersong at Rivertown, the premier Active Adult community located in one of the the most Prestigious and Best selling master planned communities in St Johns County! BEST VALUE in the COMMUNITY - This One-Owner, Pet free home is meticulously maintained, and MOVE-IN Ready! Don't wait for the builder - this home is better than new with Luxury Plank flooring throughout, Large Screened-In Lanai with paver-stones, Beautiful Backyard, and ALL APPLIANCES and Window treatments included! The layout of the backyard, and landscaping allows for plenty of Privacy to enjoy the view and the outdoors. The OPEN Floor plan is very inviting and easy to decorate. WATERSONG Owners have their own Private Resort-Like Amenity Center, PLUS can use any Rivertown Recreational Center, including THE WATERFRONT RIVERCLUB! Hurry-In, this home won't last long on the market!

Listing Details MLS# 2103624

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1560
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2275
Year Built: 2022
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x130
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 183
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2: 53
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2160.51
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: Yes
Direction Faces: Northwest
Directions: From I-95, go West on CR210, take a Right onto SR16. Turn Left on Keystone Corner Blvd, Left on Mistflower Dr, Right on Juniper Hills Dr, Left on Voysey Pl, Right on Ladyslipper Dr.
Public Remarks: WELCOME to Watersong at Rivertown, the premier Active Adult community located in one of the the most Prestigious and Best selling master planned communities in St Johns County! BEST VALUE in the COMMUNITY - This One-Owner, Pet free home is meticulously maintained, and MOVE-IN Ready! Don't wait for the builder - this home is better than new with Luxury Plank flooring throughout, Large Screened-In Lanai with paver-stones, Beautiful Backyard, and ALL APPLIANCES and Window treatments included! The layout of the backyard, and landscaping allows for plenty of Privacy to enjoy the view and the outdoors. The OPEN Floor plan is very inviting and easy to decorate. WATERSONG Owners have their own Private Resort-Like Amenity Center, PLUS can use any Rivertown Recreational Center, including THE WATERFRONT RIVERCLUB! Hurry-In, this home won't last long on the market!
List Price/SqFt: 265.38
Sold Price/SqFt: 254.49

Property Features

Architectural Style: Craftsman; Ranch Levels: One Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom; Accessible Central Living Area; Accessible Common Area; Accessible Entrance; Accessible Hallway(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Vinyl Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Corner Lot Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Park; Pickleball Community Features: Fishing; Gated; Sidewalks; Suburban Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-13

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 145
Street Name: LADYSLIPPER
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Watersong At Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-15T13:22:25Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-09-26T21:17:57Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-04
Close Date: 2025-11-20
Close Price: 397000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: RE/MAX UNLIMITED

Last Updated: December - 15 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.