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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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174 STAPLEHURST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2166939)

174 STAPLEHURST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$815,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,201 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $815,000 List Date: 9/30/2026 Last Modified: 11/06/2026

Overview

Description

Beautiful 5-bedroom, 4-bath courtyard home with 3-car garage, saltwater pool and separate casita/in-law suite. This unique layout offers 3,201 sq ft with the pool tucked inside a private courtyard between the main home and casita — perfect for guests or a private home office. Inside are 13 ft ceilings, wood floors, a stacked-stone fireplace with gas logs and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooktop, double ovens, center island and upgraded cabinetry. The spacious first-floor primary suite includes a luxury master bath upgrade ($20K) and the main living area opens to the rear lanai overlooking the nature preserve. The home also features a large bonus/loft area perfect for a media room or game room, along with built-in ceiling speakers. Fully fenced back yard, security system, new roof, new hybrid water heater, EV electrical hookup, 220V hookup for future hot tub on the rear lanai. Top-rated schools: Patriot Oaks Academy K-8 (10/10) and Creekside HS(9/10)

Listing Details MLS# 2166939

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3201
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2012
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 65
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3336
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: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: I-95 S, exit 335 for FL-9BS to St. Johns Pkwy, left on Longleaf Pine Dr, right on N Durbin Pkwy
Public Remarks: Beautiful 5-bedroom, 4-bath courtyard home with 3-car garage, saltwater pool and separate casita/in-law suite. This unique layout offers 3,201 sq ft with the pool tucked inside a private courtyard between the main home and casita — perfect for guests or a private home office. Inside are 13 ft ceilings, wood floors, a stacked-stone fireplace with gas logs and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooktop, double ovens, center island and upgraded cabinetry. The spacious first-floor primary suite includes a luxury master bath upgrade ($20K) and the main living area opens to the rear lanai overlooking the nature preserve. The home also features a large bonus/loft area perfect for a media room or game room, along with built-in ceiling speakers. Fully fenced back yard, security system, new roof, new hybrid water heater, EV electrical hookup, 220V hookup for future hot tub on the rear lanai. Top-rated schools: Patriot Oaks Academy K-8 (10/10) and Creekside HS(9/10)
List Price/SqFt: 267.1
Sold Price/SqFt: 254.61

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator; ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater; Gas Cooktop; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Heating: Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Pool Features: In Ground; Salt Water Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage; Garage Door Opener Current Use: Residential Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Assumable; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-29

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 174
Street Name: STAPLEHURST
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-06T17:54:37Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-10-17
Close Date: 2026-11-06
Close Price: 815000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: SAVVY AVENUE, LLC.

Last Updated: November - 06 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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