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205 E KARI Court, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2169620)

205 E KARI Court, St. Johns, FL 32259

$1,200,000

Relax on the covered lanai and listen to the soothing sound of the waterfall.

Formal dining room, judges paneling and new carpet. Virtual staging of furniture was used in this room.

Formal Living Room with hardwood floors. Virtual staging of furniture was used in this room.

downstairs office with built-in cabinets, new carpet and paint. Virtual staging of furniture was used in this room.

Large family room, gas fireplace and hardwood floors. Virtual staging of furniture was used in this room.

Breakfast room overlooks beautiful backyard & pool. Virtual staging of furniture was used in this room.

Master suite is located downstairs. Virtual staging of furniture was used in this room.

His & her vanities, walk-in tiled shower

Bedroom #2 located downstairs. Virtual staging of furniture was used.

Upstairs guest bathroom. total of 5 full baths. 3 downstairs and 2 upstairs

Bedroom #4 with en suite full bath upstairs

wrought iron fenced backyard backs to protected preserve

Paver back patio and pool area. Virtual staging of furniture was used.

Large fenced yard backs to protected preserve lot.

Newly renovated 30 million Aquatic Center with large slide and children's slide.

New restaurant and bar at Aquatic Center called Tide & Tonic Club

Heated lap pool and both Recreation Center & Aquatic Complex.

2 amenities centers. Recreation Center and Aquatic Complex.

Large slide in family pool at Recreation Center

Heated lap pool at both the Recreation Center and Aquatic Complex

Child care provided while taking a fitness class for 1 hour.

State-of-the art fitness center at recreation center

Group fitness classes - childcare provided for 1 hour classes

Jogging paths and sidewalks everywhere in Julington Creek Plantation

Basketball and volley ball next to the new Aquatic Center

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,902 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 25,700 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,200,000 List Date: 10/16/2026 Last Modified: 10/29/2026

Overview

Description

Gated, estate lot community in popular Julington Creek Plantation. Home is walking distance from the newly renovated 30 million dollar Aquatic Center, restaurant & bar, children's park, fishing docks, covered pavilion. Home features 5 bedrooms/5 full baths +office. Surround sound & plantation shutters thruout. Master bedroom boasts a tray ceiling & a beautiful bay window sitting area, his & her closets. Master bath features jacuzzi tub, separate walk-in shower + his & her vanities conveniently located downstairs. Bedroom #2 is downstairs with en suite full bath. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms/2 full baths + a huge game room/bonus room or 5th bedroom. (Sellers will leave the pool table if desired). Gourmet kitchen features granite counters, 42" cabinets, breakfast bar, gas top range and center isle. Kitchen opens to the kitchen nook & huge family room with gas fireplace overlooking the covered lanai, sparkling pool & stone waterfall on a private preserve .59 acre lot! A+ rated schools.

Listing Details MLS# 2169620

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 5
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 3921
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 4902
Year Built: 2002
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.59
Lot Size Dimensions: 105 x 171 x 168 x 253
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 580
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Vesta
Association Phone: (904) 417-7600
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1486
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: South on SR 13, L Davis Pond (main entrance to Julington Creek Plantation), second left on main road is Plantation Island, turn right onto E. Kari Court. Home on the right.
Public Remarks: Gated, estate lot community in popular Julington Creek Plantation. Home is walking distance from the newly renovated 30 million dollar Aquatic Center, restaurant & bar, children's park, fishing docks, covered pavilion. Home features 5 bedrooms/5 full baths +office. Surround sound & plantation shutters thruout. Master bedroom boasts a tray ceiling & a beautiful bay window sitting area, his & her closets. Master bath features jacuzzi tub, separate walk-in shower + his & her vanities conveniently located downstairs. Bedroom #2 is downstairs with en suite full bath. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms/2 full baths + a huge game room/bonus room or 5th bedroom. (Sellers will leave the pool table if desired). Gourmet kitchen features granite counters, 42" cabinets, breakfast bar, gas top range and center isle. Kitchen opens to the kitchen nook & huge family room with gas fireplace overlooking the covered lanai, sparkling pool & stone waterfall on a private preserve .59 acre lot! A+ rated schools.
List Price/SqFt: 306.04

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Wood Laundry Features: Lower Level Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Multi Units Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security Gate; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Waterfall Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Dead End Street; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Community Features: Restaurant; Sidewalks Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Room Types: Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Game Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 205
Street Direction Prefix: E
Street Name: KARI
Street Suffix: Court
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-16T18:37:06Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Room Types

Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 3 Level: Second
Bathroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Game Room Level: Second
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Office Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Dining Room	First	15.40	11.60
Living Room	First	14.70	12.90
Office	First	11.60	12.70
Primary Bedroom	First	22.30	15.00
Kitchen	First	13.80	12.00
Family Room	First	20.00	17.80	vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, open floor plan to kitchen and breakfast room
Bathroom 2	First	14.00	12.00
Bathroom 3	Second	15.00	11.70
Bathroom 4	Second	15.00	11.70
Game Room	Second	22.40	17.00	Could be 5th bedroom - full bathroom, pool table included in sale or owner will move if not interested.

Documents

Sellers Property Disclosure ›

survey ›

floor plan ›

Listing Office: INI REALTY

Last Updated: October - 29 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.