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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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204 BALVENIE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2116443)

204 BALVENIE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$2,850

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Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,756 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,850 List Date: 11/05/2025 Last Modified: 12/12/2025

Overview

Description

Ready Now! $250 gift card if rented by December 31, 2025 Welcome to 204 Balvenie Drive in the sought-after Kendall Creek community of St. Johns and nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac near A-rated St. Johns County schools, shopping, and dining. This stunning home perfectly blends comfort, elegance, and convenience offering over 2,700 sq ft of open living space with 10-ft ceilings, elegant flooring, and designer lighting throughout. Entertain with ease in the gourmet kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a farmhouse sink, and a large island. The oversized primary suite includes a cozy sitting area with bay windows overlooking the preserve, plus a spa-style bath with double vanities and dual closets. The split floorplan features two additional conforming bedrooms, a fourth bedroom/media room, a spacious office, and a formal dining room. Large sliding doors open to enjoy peaceful views of the preserve from

Supplements: the covered patio. Plenty of storage room in the 3 car finished garage and pavered driveway.

Listing Details MLS# 2116443

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2756
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2016
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295 travelling eastbound, take Exit 49A for CR-210 / St. Johns Pkwy toward St. Johns., Turn left onto CR-210 / St. Johns Pkwy and continue approximately 3.8 miles, Turn right onto Greenbriar Rd
Public Remarks: Ready Now! $250 gift card if rented by December 31, 2025 Welcome to 204 Balvenie Drive in the sought-after Kendall Creek community of St. Johns and nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac near A-rated St. Johns County schools, shopping, and dining. This stunning home perfectly blends comfort, elegance, and convenience offering over 2,700 sq ft of open living space with 10-ft ceilings, elegant flooring, and designer lighting throughout. Entertain with ease in the gourmet kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, a farmhouse sink, and a large island. The oversized primary suite includes a cozy sitting area with bay windows overlooking the preserve, plus a spa-style bath with double vanities and dual closets. The split floorplan features two additional conforming bedrooms, a fourth bedroom/media room, a spacious office, and a formal dining room. Large sliding doors open to enjoy peaceful views of the preserve from
List Price/SqFt: 1.03
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.03

Property Features

Owner Pays: Association Fees; Taxes; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Trees/Woods Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: City Street Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes; Breed Restrictions; Dogs OK; Size Limit; Number Limit

Contract Information

Rental Service: None
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-04
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2025-11-04

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 204
Street Name: BALVENIE
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Kendall Creek

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-12T18:39:55Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-11-25T20:31:33Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-12-10
Close Date: 2025-12-12
Close Price: 2850

Deposits and Fees

Additional Fee: 100
Application Fee: 55
Pet Fee/Deposit: 500
Security Deposit: 2950

More Information

Pets Allowed

Maximum Weight Allowed: 30

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: December - 12 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.