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228 N BARTRAM, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 891231)

228 N BARTRAM, St. Johns, FL 32259

$550,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,043 Status: Closed

Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 1/11/2018 Last Modified: 1/18/2026

Overview

Description

This inspirational, recent upgraded 3/4 Brick Home was built by River City Homes which is located in ''A RATED'' St. Johns County School District & the distinguished Bartram Trail Community boasting of mostly minimum 1/2 acre lots. Renewed wall colors, a ''remodeled to perfection'' kitchen - the center stage gas stove island, stainless steel appliances, new upgraded raised 42'' white cabinets w/ tile back splash, granite countertops tops & raised breakfast bar plus the breakfast room open up the invitation of the Formal Dining Room (tray ceiling) & Family Room (tile gas fireplace w/ mantle). The enormous Bonus Room adds to the space for indoor entertaining and invited you to the OUTDOOR Entertaining Options! The First Floor Master Suite is generous, has a garden tub, tile shower, lg. MORE.

Supplements: MORE.

Listing Details MLS# 891231

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 4043
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2002
Lot Size Dimensions: .54 ACRES
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 425
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Bartram Trail
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Directions: S on SR13 pass CR210 (Greenbriar Road), Left into BARTRAM TRAIL, take the first left, 2 Story home on your L on Bartram Trail. Please call in advance to show this home!
Public Remarks: This inspirational, recent upgraded 3/4 Brick Home was built by River City Homes which is located in ''A RATED'' St. Johns County School District & the distinguished Bartram Trail Community boasting of mostly minimum 1/2 acre lots. Renewed wall colors, a ''remodeled to perfection'' kitchen - the center stage gas stove island, stainless steel appliances, new upgraded raised 42'' white cabinets w/ tile back splash, granite countertops tops & raised breakfast bar plus the breakfast room open up the invitation of the Formal Dining Room (tray ceiling) & Family Room (tile gas fireplace w/ mantle). The enormous Bonus Room adds to the space for indoor entertaining and invited you to the OUTDOOR Entertaining Options! The First Floor Master Suite is generous, has a garden tub, tile shower, lg. MORE.
List Price/SqFt: 143.46
Sold Price/SqFt: 136.04

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .51 to 1 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Water Heater; Gas Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Central Vacuum; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Other Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public; Well Sewer: Septic Tank Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Fiber Cement; Frame Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Pool Sweep; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded Fencing: Fenced; Wood; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2017-07-11

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 228
Street Direction Prefix: N
Street Name: BARTRAM
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Bartram Trail

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T07:50:53Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-08-03T13:13:07Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-02-23
Close Date: 2018-03-13
Close Price: 550000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Palladian Window(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Glass Block Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Structure Builder: River City Homes, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Structured Wiring: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Tile Fireplace: Y, Structure Slab: Y, Fenced Partial: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

Last Updated: January - 18 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.