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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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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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269 CARNATION Street, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2033969)

269 CARNATION Street, St. Johns, FL 32259

$526,000

Community Pool a few doors down from the home.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,648 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Closed

Current Price: $526,000 List Date: 6/27/2024 Last Modified: 10/12/2026

Overview

Description

Stunningly beautiful home in Heritage Oaks subdivision in St. Johns county! Calming & Tranquil water views abound in this home & it is only a few doors down from the community pool! Enjoy all the fun without the upkeep! This gorgeous home features hardwood floors downstairs, a chef's delight gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, built-in microwave, lots of counter space & peacefully overlooks the covered patio with that lovely & tranquil water view! A powder room is conveniently located on the first floor next to an office/library or an extra room (with some modifications). On the second story the owners retreat features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath including walk-in shower, a dual sink vanity with quartz countertops and tile flooring. There are also three additional bedrooms upstairs and another full bathroom with tile floors.

Supplements: The laundry room is upstairs for ease and convivence. The exterior was painted in 2022 and the entire home has been lovingly & meticulously maintained plus there is an active home security system, too! You will fall in Love with this home!

Listing Details MLS# 2033969

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2648
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2017
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 960
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Heritage Oaks/Eilm Management
Association Phone: (904) 241-8886
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, take Exit 329/Hwy. 210 West. Turn right on Russell Sampson Rd. At the traffic circle, take the second exit to stay on Russell Sampson Rd. Continue for 1.2 mi. to community on the left.
Public Remarks: Stunningly beautiful home in Heritage Oaks subdivision in St. Johns county! Calming & Tranquil water views abound in this home & it is only a few doors down from the community pool! Enjoy all the fun without the upkeep! This gorgeous home features hardwood floors downstairs, a chef's delight gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, built-in microwave, lots of counter space & peacefully overlooks the covered patio with that lovely & tranquil water view! A powder room is conveniently located on the first floor next to an office/library or an extra room (with some modifications). On the second story the owners retreat features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath including walk-in shower, a dual sink vanity with quartz countertops and tile flooring. There are also three additional bedrooms upstairs and another full bathroom with tile floors.
List Price/SqFt: 200.11
Sold Price/SqFt: 198.64

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen Flooring: Carpet; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Patio Parking Features: Attached Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2024-06-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 269
Street Name: CARNATION
Street Suffix: Street
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Heritage Oaks

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-09-26T20:40:16Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2024-07-30T21:29:08Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-08-15
Close Date: 2024-09-25
Close Price: 526000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: HI

Last Updated: October - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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