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23 WATERLINE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2052787)

23 WATERLINE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$620,000

Classic corner lot Key West style cottage

The gorgeous custom door allows so much natural light

Perfect for entertaining and intimate gatherings

Laundry room with a place for and extra freezer or service fridge

Gigantic screened lanai, perfect for watching sunsets

Straight shot across the street to the clubhouse

The dog parks on left and tennis/pickleball on right

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,330 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,761 Status: Closed

Current Price: $620,000 List Date: 10/20/2024 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to Paradise! If you like living where you feel like you're in the Caribbean year round, you've found the one! This Key West style cottage in the Dorado enclave of Beachwalk is literally right across the street from the clubhouse with over $50k in upgrades. Upon entry, you see a gleaming kitchen with top of the line cabinets and storage open to the family room and dining. In the sumptuously appointed primary suite, modern bath and custom closets make this a true refuge. The massive screened in lanai is where you will spend a lot of time whipping up meals in the summer kitchen, complete with EVO grill. Beachwalk is known for the 15 acre crystal lagoon, with water slides, swim up bar, kayaks and paddleboards and yummy eats. There is a putting green, two dog splash parks, clay tennis and pickle ball courts, fitness center and a lively social scene. Located next to Beachside High, your home is exactly in between Jax Intl airport and the charm of historic St Augustine...welcome home

Listing Details MLS# 2052787

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2330
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2023
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 504.92
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee 2: 324.82
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Beachwalk Club
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 4285.83
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I 95, head east towards the beaches. Make first left into Beachwalk entrance. Pass the high school and it's the L into Dorado subdivision, home is on right hand side corner
Public Remarks: Welcome to Paradise! If you like living where you feel like you're in the Caribbean year round, you've found the one! This Key West style cottage in the Dorado enclave of Beachwalk is literally right across the street from the clubhouse with over $50k in upgrades. Upon entry, you see a gleaming kitchen with top of the line cabinets and storage open to the family room and dining. In the sumptuously appointed primary suite, modern bath and custom closets make this a true refuge. The massive screened in lanai is where you will spend a lot of time whipping up meals in the summer kitchen, complete with EVO grill. Beachwalk is known for the 15 acre crystal lagoon, with water slides, swim up bar, kayaks and paddleboards and yummy eats. There is a putting green, two dog splash parks, clay tennis and pickle ball courts, fitness center and a lively social scene. Located next to Beachside High, your home is exactly in between Jax Intl airport and the charm of historic St Augustine...welcome home
List Price/SqFt: 274.25
Sold Price/SqFt: 266.09

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: 7 Months Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Smart Home; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Lower Level Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Attic Fan; Central Air Heating: Central; Natural Gas Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch Roof: Metal Parking Features: Garage Lot Features: Corner Lot; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Beach Access; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - On Site; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Maintenance Structure; Security; Trash Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Home Sale; Inspection

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2024-10-17

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 23
Street Name: WATERLINE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Beachwalk

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-12-17T23:28:08Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-11-06
Close Date: 2024-12-17
Close Price: 620000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: MAXREV, LLC

Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.