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237 STRAWBERRY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2125623)

237 STRAWBERRY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$749,000

Doors lead from kitchen or primary bedroom

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,165 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,344 Status: Closed

Current Price: $749,000 List Date: 2/02/2026 Last Modified: 2/19/2026

Overview

Description

Exceptional in every way: Privacy, Size, Stature, Setting and Price. This spacious estate-style home on a cul-de-sac offers a peaceful pond and preserve backdrop in the heart of Julington Creek Plantation's established Woodbridge neighborhood. Located off the beaten track yet so close to JCP's TWO amazing amenity centers, top-rated St Johns Schools, and an abundance of dining, shopping, work and health care opportunities all within easy access to Jax and St.. Augustine. Imagine living, working and entertaining in this 3700 sq ft home with 5 distinct bedrooms, (primary on first floor w remote hurricane shutters, his/her closets & vanities), 4 baths plus a BONUS ROOM, new windows, LG appliance suite kitchen & laundry, screened & sparkling inground pool, plus 3 car garage, a driveway with 5+ spaces all set on nearly 1/2 acre. A ONE-OF-A-KIND find to be sure.

Listing Details MLS# 2125623

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3672
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 4165
Year Built: 2000
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Lot Size Dimensions: 21,344 sq ft
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 580
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Julington Creek Plantations Property Owners Asso
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1427
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: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: from 295, S to right on Phillips exit to right onto US1 to right onto Race Track Rd to left 6 mi onto Durbin Creek Blvd to left on Flora Branch mi left into Woodbridge straight on Strawberry Lane to the end of cul de sac.
Public Remarks: Exceptional in every way: Privacy, Size, Stature, Setting and Price. This spacious estate-style home on a cul-de-sac offers a peaceful pond and preserve backdrop in the heart of Julington Creek Plantation's established Woodbridge neighborhood. Located off the beaten track yet so close to JCP's TWO amazing amenity centers, top-rated St Johns Schools, and an abundance of dining, shopping, work and health care opportunities all within easy access to Jax and St.. Augustine. Imagine living, working and entertaining in this 3700 sq ft home with 5 distinct bedrooms, (primary on first floor w remote hurricane shutters, his/her closets & vanities), 4 baths plus a BONUS ROOM, new windows, LG appliance suite kitchen & laundry, screened & sparkling inground pool, plus 3 car garage, a driveway with 5+ spaces all set on nearly 1/2 acre. A ONE-OF-A-KIND find to be sure.
List Price/SqFt: 203.98
Sold Price/SqFt: 203.98

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Plumbed For Ice Maker; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Lower Level; Sink Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Split System Heating: Central; Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Composition Siding; Concrete; Stucco; Other Exterior Features: Impact Windows; Storm Shutters Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: In Ground; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Few Trees; Sprinklers In Front; Wooded View: Pond; Pool; Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Water Body Access Type: Public Accessible Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Full; Privacy Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Barbecue; Basketball Court; Cable TV; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Full Time; Pickleball; Playground; Shuffleboard Court; Tennis Court(s); Water Association Fee Includes: Water Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 237
Street Name: STRAWBERRY
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Plantation

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-19T22:37:35Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-02-01
Close Date: 2026-02-19
Close Price: 749000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Smart Home Features

Other: remote hurricane shutters

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bonus Room Level: Second
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Great Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Bathroom 1	Main			sep w/c, 2 cl, 2 vanities
Primary Bedroom	Main	13.60	17.80	french doors to pool, yard; hurricane shutters
Bedroom 2	Second	14.80	12.80	shared bath
Bedroom 3	Second	13.80	12.80	jack and jill
Bedroom 4	Second	10.40	14.00	jack and jill
Bedroom 5	Second	10.00	13.00	shared bath
Family Room	Main	13.00	15.10
Dining Room	Main	11.61	13.00
Bonus Room	Second	17.00	23.00
Living Room	Main	16.10	20.10
Great Room	Main
Kitchen	Main	14.60	10.00
Laundry	Main

Documents

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: February - 19 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.