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252 CLEARWATER Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (MLS# 1103393)

252 CLEARWATER Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

$1,205,000

Family Room view to lanai.252 Clearwater

Kitchen 5 breakfast nook view.252 Clearw

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,722 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,205,000 List Date: 4/10/2021 Last Modified: 3/06/2025

Overview

Description

Nestled among the oak trees in one of PVB's most desirable gated neighborhoods, check out this gorgeous, Plantation Oaks POOL HOME, with 5 beds/5 baths on a private preserve lot. Relax on your screened-in, oversized lanai with beautiful POOL and separate hot tub. Built by ICI Homes, this efficient Preakness plan is made to gather, with plenty of space for everyone. Downstairs living includes master suite, 2 guest bedrooms/2 full baths, updated kitchen, breakfast nook and great room, along with living and dining rooms. Upstairs you'll find 2 huge bedrooms that can also be bonus/game rooms or offices, each with its own full bath. Plenty of room in the side-entry, epoxy-floored, 3-car garage. New roof in 2018. This home has it all. Great neighborhood, location, curb appeal and lots of TLC

Listing Details MLS# 1103393

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 5
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 3722
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2002
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1800
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Sovereign&Jacobs
Association Phone: 904-461-5556
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: A1A South and turn right onto Palm Valley Rd. Proceed 3 miles and take a right onto Bay Cove Dr. Proceed .2 miles and turn right onto Clearwater Drive. House is .3 miles on your right.
Public Remarks: Nestled among the oak trees in one of PVB's most desirable gated neighborhoods, check out this gorgeous, Plantation Oaks POOL HOME, with 5 beds/5 baths on a private preserve lot. Relax on your screened-in, oversized lanai with beautiful POOL and separate hot tub. Built by ICI Homes, this efficient Preakness plan is made to gather, with plenty of space for everyone. Downstairs living includes master suite, 2 guest bedrooms/2 full baths, updated kitchen, breakfast nook and great room, along with living and dining rooms. Upstairs you'll find 2 huge bedrooms that can also be bonus/game rooms or offices, each with its own full bath. Plenty of room in the side-entry, epoxy-floored, 3-car garage. New roof in 2018. This home has it all. Great neighborhood, location, curb appeal and lots of TLC
List Price/SqFt: 322.14
Sold Price/SqFt: 323.75

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Utilities: Propane Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Central; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Locks; Programmable Thermostat; Security Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco; Other Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Pool Sweep; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded View: Protected Preserve Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Playground; Tennis Court(s) 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: 2021-04-04

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 252
Street Name: CLEARWATER
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32082
MLS Area Major: 262-Ponte Vedra Beach-W Of A1A-S Of Solana Rd
Subdivision Name: Plantation Oaks

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2021-05-26T22:51:18Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-04-11
Close Date: 2021-05-26
Close Price: 1205000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Landscape Lighting: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Picture Window(s): Y, Flood Insurance Required: Y, Side Entry Garage: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

More Information

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Primary Bedroom	First	18.00	15.00
Bedroom 1	First	11.00	12.00
Bedroom 2	First	11.00	12.00
Bedroom 3	Second	22.00	13.00
Bedroom 4	Second	27.00	12.00
Living Room	First	16.00	12.00
Other	First	10.00	13.00	Breakfast Room
Kitchen	First	14.00	11.00
Family Room	First	23.00	17.00
Dining Room	First	13.00	12.00	Separate Dining Room

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Listing Office: CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST

Last Updated: March - 06 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.