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25 LACAILLE Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1155632)

25 LACAILLE Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259

$655,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,887 Status: Closed

Current Price: $655,000 List Date: 2/26/2022 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

Open house 2/26 1-3pm. This beautiful 4BR 3.5 Bath + loft home boasts resort style amenities in a gated community. Master bedroom is on the first floor, great size and elegant master bathroom includes adult height vanities, walk in shower and separate Garden tub for those relaxing moments we need! It also features a formal dining room, family room, kitchen is open w/elegant white cabinets, includes glass cabinet inserts, gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, soft close drawers, a light and bright kitchen w/ adjacent dine-in area. All bedrooms include a fan. The interior includes tile flooring, wood on stairs, and Nuvelle's Density Coastline Oak Hazelwood Waterproof SPC vinyl floor in all the bedrooms + loft. **Buyer must be preapproved to see home

Supplements: No carpet in this home.Upgrades galore throughout. This home is on a corner lot, with a great size covered- tiled patio which includes a custom EZ Breeze system that creates a well lighted patio outdoor space. Located in desirable Northwest St. Johns County, the premier gated community of Celestina is close to the new Durbin Town Center w/ easy acc ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1155632

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2887
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2017
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 124
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Vest Prop Services
Association Phone: 9047470181
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1601.97
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: S on I95 to ext 333 to 9BN keep Lft to 9B S Keep Rt on 9B S exit to W Peyton Pkwy Rt on W Peyton Pkwy, Lft onto Race Track Rd Rt to Celesta Pkwy after gate Rt Eliana, stay right, Lft Starlis, Lacaille
Public Remarks: Open house 2/26 1-3pm. This beautiful 4BR 3.5 Bath + loft home boasts resort style amenities in a gated community. Master bedroom is on the first floor, great size and elegant master bathroom includes adult height vanities, walk in shower and separate Garden tub for those relaxing moments we need! It also features a formal dining room, family room, kitchen is open w/elegant white cabinets, includes glass cabinet inserts, gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, soft close drawers, a light and bright kitchen w/ adjacent dine-in area. All bedrooms include a fan. The interior includes tile flooring, wood on stairs, and Nuvelle's Density Coastline Oak Hazelwood Waterproof SPC vinyl floor in all the bedrooms + loft. **Buyer must be preapproved to see home
List Price/SqFt: 218.22
Sold Price/SqFt: 226.88

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2022-02-25

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 25
Street Name: LACAILLE
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Celestina

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2022-04-30T01:56:51Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-03-03
Close Date: 2022-04-29
Close Price: 655000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

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Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: CalAtlantic
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Loft
Utility Room
Kitchen	First
Family Room	First	15.00	19.00
Other	First	10.00	17.00	Breakfast Room
Primary Bedroom	First	13.00	19.00	Nuvelle Density Coastline SPC Vinyl floor plank
Bonus Room	Second	18.00	11.00	Nuvelle Density Coastline SPC Vinyl floor plank
Bedroom 1	Second	13.00	12.00	Nuvelle Density Coastline SPC Vinyl floor plank
Bedroom 2	Second	14.00	13.00	Nuvelle Density Coastline SPC Vinyl floor plank
Bedroom 3	Second	13.00	12.00	Nuvelle Density Coastline SPC Vinyl floor plank
Dining Room	First	12.00	12.00	Separate Dining Room
Other	First			Patio is tiled and includes EZ Breeze system