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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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229 LEESE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 828696)

229 LEESE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$147,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,463 Status: Closed

Current Price: $147,000 List Date: 5/18/2016 Last Modified: 4/28/2026

Overview

Description

THIS 3/2.5 BR END UNIT TOWNHOUSE FEATURES GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED, 3 BEDROOMS WITH 2 BATHS UPSTAIRS, 1/2 BATH DOWNSTAIRS, 1-CAR GARAGE, BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW, LOCATED IN ABERDEEN, AMENITIES INCLUDE FITNESS CENTER, COMMUNITY POOL, WATER SLIDE, PLAYGROUND, BASKETBALL COURTS, ETC.

Listing Details MLS# 828696

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1463
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2009
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 130
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 911
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From SR 13 South, L on Racetrack Rd, R on Veterans Pkwy, R on Longleaf Pine Pkwy, L on Shetland Drive, L on Leese Drive into ''Stonehaven''. Unit is on right #229
Public Remarks: THIS 3/2.5 BR END UNIT TOWNHOUSE FEATURES GRANITE COUNTER TOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED, 3 BEDROOMS WITH 2 BATHS UPSTAIRS, 1/2 BATH DOWNSTAIRS, 1-CAR GARAGE, BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW, LOCATED IN ABERDEEN, AMENITIES INCLUDE FITNESS CENTER, COMMUNITY POOL, WATER SLIDE, PLAYGROUND, BASKETBALL COURTS, ETC.
List Price/SqFt: 102.46
Sold Price/SqFt: 100.48

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Appliances: Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Other Lot Features: Corner Lot Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Maintenance Grounds; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2016-05-18

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 229
Street Name: LEESE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Stonehaven

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2016-07-20T20:40:26Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-06-25
Close Date: 2016-07-08
Close Price: 147000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Townhouse: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Listing Agent, Occupied - Lockbox

More Information

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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