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252 PINE HAVEN Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2087829)

252 PINE HAVEN Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$817,000

Extended Covered Lanai with privacy and Lake view

2 story foyer and 10 foot ceilings on 1st floor

2 story foyer. Flex Room/Office with French Doors

16 foot sliding glass doors with beautiful Lake view

Cabinets to ceiling with lots of storage

Open stairs with stained wood railing. Crown molding entire 1st floor

Oversized shower with frameless glass and open entry

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,072 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $817,000 List Date: 5/15/2025 Last Modified: 5/12/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this stunning Toll Brothers-built home, offering 4 bedrooms (Guest bedroom on main), 3 bathrooms, a private office, a spacious loft and 3 car garage (3rd is internal). Perfectly positioned on a peaceful water-to-preserve lot, this home is located in the highly sought after gated community of Julington Lakes in St. Johns County. Bright, open floor plan featuring a two-story foyer and 10-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchen with ceiling height cabinets, a breakfast nook, and plenty of space for entertaining. Expansive sliding glass door leads to the covered lanai, where you can relax and enjoy private serene water-to-preserve views. Cast a line and enjoy fishing in your own backyard. There's also plenty of room to add a pool, all while maintaining your stunning natural surroundings and privacy. Located within an A-rated school district, this home offers an incredible opportunity to live in one of St. Johns County's premier communities.

Listing Details MLS# 2087829

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3060
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 4072
Year Built: 2020
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 550
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Name: MAY Management
Association Phone: 904-940-1002
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: 9B, North onto St. Johns Pkwy. Left onto Longleaf Pine. Right onto Julington Lakes Drive. Right onto Lakeview Pass Way. Right onto Pine Have Drive.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this stunning Toll Brothers-built home, offering 4 bedrooms (Guest bedroom on main), 3 bathrooms, a private office, a spacious loft and 3 car garage (3rd is internal). Perfectly positioned on a peaceful water-to-preserve lot, this home is located in the highly sought after gated community of Julington Lakes in St. Johns County. Bright, open floor plan featuring a two-story foyer and 10-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchen with ceiling height cabinets, a breakfast nook, and plenty of space for entertaining. Expansive sliding glass door leads to the covered lanai, where you can relax and enjoy private serene water-to-preserve views. Cast a line and enjoy fishing in your own backyard. There's also plenty of room to add a pool, all while maintaining your stunning natural surroundings and privacy. Located within an A-rated school district, this home offers an incredible opportunity to live in one of St. Johns County's premier communities.
List Price/SqFt: 269.58
Sold Price/SqFt: 266.99

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Electric Oven; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Utilities: Natural Gas Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Irrigation; Lighting; Programmable Thermostat Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Security Gate Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve; Water Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Pickleball; Playground; Security Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Security Community Features: Gated Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-05-15

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 252
Street Name: PINE HAVEN
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Lakes

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-23T22:40:43Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-09-04T18:09:50Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-30
Close Date: 2025-12-23
Close Price: 817000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: PREMIER AGENT NETWORK, INC

Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.