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184 PINE HAVEN Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1241776)

184 PINE HAVEN Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$865,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,207 Status: Closed

Current Price: $865,000 List Date: 8/11/2023 Last Modified: 1/14/2026

Overview

Description

From the moment you pull in the driveway you can feel the sense of pride the owners have in this home. The grand two-story entry will take your breath away as you enter with a view all the way though the house and across the serene lake. The huge main area offers tons of space for entertainment. The thoughtfully laid out combination of the living room, kitchen and dining area makes this the perfect place for gatherings with loved ones. The centerpiece to this area is the brick fireplace which adds a cozy accent to the room. The kitchen also shares plenty of seating at the bar for the extension of space and a quick, practical place to dine. With the master bedroom downstairs, this home is fit for any generation.

Supplements: The large walk-in shower offers a high-pressure shower head as well as a comforting rain shower and includes a separate tub. The office entry is inviting with glass French doors. Moving upstairs you enter a spacious loft where the three bedrooms and two bathrooms connect. The back patio is extended and features arctic gray pavers with a wood burnin ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1241776

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3207
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2020
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 500
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Name: Julington Lakes
Association Phone: 904-273-9832
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From St Johns Parkway turn West onto Longleaf Pine Pkwy. Turn right onto Julington Lakes Dr. Turn right onto Lakeview Pass Way and right onto Pine Haven Dr. Home will be on the right.
Public Remarks: From the moment you pull in the driveway you can feel the sense of pride the owners have in this home. The grand two-story entry will take your breath away as you enter with a view all the way though the house and across the serene lake. The huge main area offers tons of space for entertainment. The thoughtfully laid out combination of the living room, kitchen and dining area makes this the perfect place for gatherings with loved ones. The centerpiece to this area is the brick fireplace which adds a cozy accent to the room. The kitchen also shares plenty of seating at the bar for the extension of space and a quick, practical place to dine. With the master bedroom downstairs, this home is fit for any generation.
List Price/SqFt: 272.84
Sold Price/SqFt: 269.72

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre; .25 to .5 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Doors; Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking View: Protected Preserve; Water Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-08-09

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 184
Street Name: PINE HAVEN
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Lakes

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-10-22T23:22:21Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-08-17
Close Date: 2023-10-13
Close Price: 865000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y, Aluminum Fencing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Brick Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Loft
Utility Room

Documents

Survey on File ›

Listing Office: UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY

Last Updated: January - 14 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.