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217 RUM RUNNER Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2092331)

217 RUM RUNNER Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$5,100

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 2,639 Status: Closed

Current Price: $5,100 List Date: 6/09/2025 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

LAGOON FRONT RESORT RENTAL! ✨ Move into your summer dream home at Beachwalk! This stunning 3 BR / 2.5 BA villa offers an open floor plan with 4-panel sliders that lead to a covered lanai overlooking the crystal-clear 14-acre Lagoon. The coastal-inspired gourmet white kitchen features an upgraded wine bar and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Relax on the spacious master balcony with breathtaking sunrise views. Live the ultimate resort lifestyle—private beach, Club Restaurant, fitness center, putt-putt golf, tennis courts, kayaking, paddle boarding, dog splash park & more! All this in an A+ school district. Lawn care included. Available August 1st—don't miss your chance to make every day feel like a Caribbean getaway!

Listing Details MLS# 2092331

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 2639
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2020
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Southeast
Directions: From I-95 Exit #329 (CR210) Go East 1 mile to BEACHWALK, on your left. Turn left onto Beachwalk Blvd. Follow to ATLANTICA ISLES & turn right onto Rum Runner Way. Home is on the left on the Lagoon.
Public Remarks: LAGOON FRONT RESORT RENTAL! ✨ Move into your summer dream home at Beachwalk! This stunning 3 BR / 2.5 BA villa offers an open floor plan with 4-panel sliders that lead to a covered lanai overlooking the crystal-clear 14-acre Lagoon. The coastal-inspired gourmet white kitchen features an upgraded wine bar and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Relax on the spacious master balcony with breathtaking sunrise views. Live the ultimate resort lifestyle—private beach, Club Restaurant, fitness center, putt-putt golf, tennis courts, kayaking, paddle boarding, dog splash park & more! All this in an A+ school district. Lawn care included. Available August 1st—don't miss your chance to make every day feel like a Caribbean getaway!
List Price/SqFt: 1.93
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.93

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months; 24 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Common Area Maintenance; Exterior Maintenance; Grounds Care; HVAC Maintenance; Management; Other Tax; Pool Maintenance; Roof Maintenance; Security; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Exterior Features: Balcony; Tennis Court(s) Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Rear Porch Association Amenities: Beach Access; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Full Time; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Security; Trash Community Features: Gated Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; On Street Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Entry Phone/Intercom View: Beach; Pool Waterfront Features: Lagoon Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Zoned Heating: Zoned Road Surface Type: Paved Road Frontage Type: Private Road Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep; Office Fee Rent Includes: Gardener Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes; Breed Restrictions; Size Limit; Number Limit

Contract Information

Rental Application URL: https://eaglesworldpropertymanagement.managebuilding.com/Resident/rental-application/new
Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Listing Contract Date: 2025-06-09
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2025-08-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 217
Street Name: RUM RUNNER
Street Suffix: Way
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Atlantica Isles

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-08-20T20:11:12Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-07-28T00:24:10Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-07
Close Date: 2025-08-16
Close Price: 5100

Deposits and Fees

Additional Fee: 350
Application Fee: 49
Association Application Fee: 250
Pet Fee/Deposit: 400
Security Deposit: 6500

More Information

Listing Office: EAGLES WORLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Last Updated: October - 01 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.