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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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Is Jacksonville still a buyer's market or a seller's market?

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2634 LIGHTHOUSE COVE Place, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (MLS# 1255400)

2634 LIGHTHOUSE COVE Place, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

$1,375,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,097 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,375,000 List Date: 1/02/2024 Last Modified: 2/28/2025

Overview

Description

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Pair this inviting home on 1/2+ acre east of A1A with immediate availability of a Sawgrass Country Club membership offered by the Sellers. Relax with water views on a quiet cul de sac, just minutes to the beach. The spacious downstairs Primary Suite and two bedrooms in a split layout -- plus a fourth bedroom, bath, and office (or fifth bedroom) upstairs -- offer flexible spaces. Entertain in formal living and dining rooms that flow seamlessly into an airy family room, dining nook, and kitchen overlooking the pool and two screened lanais. A true 3-car garage, large walk-in attic, walk-in closets, and built-in bookcases offer room to store and display your treasures. A well for irrigation and lush, colorful landscaping at this meticulously maintained home.

Listing Details MLS# 1255400

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3097
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 1993
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1726
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
Association Fee 2: 250
Association Name: Lighthouse Bend HOA
Association Phone: 904-285-1526
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Entry Level: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From A1A enter south entrance of Sawgrass Country Club. Right on South Nine Drive. Left into Lighthouse Bend. Second right on Lighthouse Cove Place. Home will be on your right.
Public Remarks: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Pair this inviting home on 1/2+ acre east of A1A with immediate availability of a Sawgrass Country Club membership offered by the Sellers. Relax with water views on a quiet cul de sac, just minutes to the beach. The spacious downstairs Primary Suite and two bedrooms in a split layout -- plus a fourth bedroom, bath, and office (or fifth bedroom) upstairs -- offer flexible spaces. Entertain in formal living and dining rooms that flow seamlessly into an airy family room, dining nook, and kitchen overlooking the pool and two screened lanais. A true 3-car garage, large walk-in attic, walk-in closets, and built-in bookcases offer room to store and display your treasures. A well for irrigation and lush, colorful landscaping at this meticulously maintained home.
List Price/SqFt: 482.73
Sold Price/SqFt: 443.98

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .51 to 1 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Other Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Water Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Back Yard; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Beach Access; Jogging Path; Laundry; Security; Trash Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Family Room; Living Room; Office; Utility Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2023-11-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2634
Street Name: LIGHTHOUSE COVE
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32082
MLS Area Major: 261-Ponte Vedra Bch-S Of Corona-E Of A1E/Lake Pv
Subdivision Name: Lighthouse Bend

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-04-23T03:13:41Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2024-03-03T19:38:14Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-03-20
Close Date: 2024-04-22
Close Price: 1375000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: Frank Gamel
Public Historical Remarks 2: Landscape Lighting: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Unit Type: Traditional, 2nd Story, Occupant Type: Special Instructions, See Private Remarks, Occupied, Advance Notice, Appointment

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Office
Utility Room

Documents

Survey 2634 ›

Seller's Disclosure ›

Membership 2634 ›

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: February - 28 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.