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168 LAUREL Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (MLS# 2171651)

168 LAUREL Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

New Listing

$1,499,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,166 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,499,000 List Date: 10/30/2026 Last Modified: 10/31/2026

Overview

Description

Set on an oversized garden-home lot along the signature 18th hole in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach, 168 Laurel Lane offers exceptional water-to-golf views and an enviable location just a short walk from the clubhouse. Impeccably maintained and filled with natural light, this inviting home features vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan designed to take full advantage of the beautiful setting. Expansive windows bring the outdoors in, creating bright, airy living spaces while showcasing the sweeping views across the water and golf course. The open living and dining areas flow effortlessly for both everyday living and entertaining. Outdoors, the oversized lot provides exceptional space for a garden home, with a large pool and spacious resort-style living area creating a private retreat for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying one of the home's most impressive features—the expansive water-to-golf backdrop. With its oversized garden-home lot, abundance of natural light, open

Supplements: layout, vaulted ceilings, exceptional outdoor living, and prime location on the 18th hole within walking distance of the clubhouse, 168 Laurel Lane offers a rare combination of space, setting, and convenience within The Plantation.

Listing Details MLS# 2171651

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2166
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 1987
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 2331
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2: 120000
Association Fee 2 Frequency: One Time
Association Name: The Plantation at Ponte Vedra
Association Phone: 904-543-7533
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northwest
Directions: From Butler Blvd, S on A1A to The Plantation. Through gate (must have pass) to stop sign; right on Plantation Circle. Left on to Laurel Ln. House is on the left.
Public Remarks: Set on an oversized garden-home lot along the signature 18th hole in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach, 168 Laurel Lane offers exceptional water-to-golf views and an enviable location just a short walk from the clubhouse. Impeccably maintained and filled with natural light, this inviting home features vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan designed to take full advantage of the beautiful setting. Expansive windows bring the outdoors in, creating bright, airy living spaces while showcasing the sweeping views across the water and golf course. The open living and dining areas flow effortlessly for both everyday living and entertaining. Outdoors, the oversized lot provides exceptional space for a garden home, with a large pool and spacious resort-style living area creating a private retreat for relaxing or entertaining while enjoying one of the home's most impressive features—the expansive water-to-golf backdrop. With its oversized garden-home lot, abundance of natural light, open
List Price/SqFt: 692.06

Property Features

Rental Restrictions: 1 Year Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Freezer; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced Roof: Tile Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: On Golf Course View: Golf Course; Lake; Pool Waterfront Features: Lagoon Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Beach Access; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Gated; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-30

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 168
Street Name: LAUREL
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32082
MLS Area Major: 263-Ponte Vedra Beach-W Of A1A-S Of CR-210
Subdivision Name: The Plantation At Pv

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-30T19:45:13Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Listing Office: ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Last Updated: October - 31 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.