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287 RAWLINGS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1133862)

287 RAWLINGS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$801,000

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Foyer with Tray Ceiling & Board & Batten

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,588 Status: Closed

Current Price: $801,000 List Date: 10/02/2021 Last Modified: 9/18/2026

Overview

Description

It would cost over $1M to rebuild this house brand new -- and it's only 3 years old! An Entertainers Dream in the Lakes of RiverTown boasts a heated saltwater pool (1 years old!) with pavers, sun shelf, fire pit, pergola with full outdoor kitchen, large covered lanai and still an oversized yard of green grass and fully fenced! This Cypress II floorplan with Bonus Room boasts a formal office with built ins, formal dining room, custom bar nook, large gourmet kitchen with upper & lower lighting, two-toned cabinetry with crown molding, double ovens, oversized eat in kitchen and glass herringbone backsplash tile! Kitchen hosts a view of your outdoor entertaining space and 12-box coffered ceiling in the Family Room accompanied by more custom built ins. There are 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms.

Supplements: ons downstairs on a 3 way split. The master bedroom features a tray ceiling, his and her closets, custom wall paper in bathroom with separate tub & shower, adult height vanities and more! The 4th bedroom/3rd bathroom downstairs features an ensuite bathroom with it's own walk in closet. Two additional bedrooms downstairs share a linen closet and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1133862

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3588
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2018
Lot Size Dimensions: 70X173
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Floridian Property
Association Phone: (904) 592-4090
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3024.99
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-95 EXIT CR210W. Approx 10 Miles. LEFT onto Longleaf Pine Parkway. Enter into RIVERTOWN on LEFT. RIGHT onto Rawlings Drive. House on LEFT.
Public Remarks: It would cost over $1M to rebuild this house brand new -- and it's only 3 years old! An Entertainers Dream in the Lakes of RiverTown boasts a heated saltwater pool (1 years old!) with pavers, sun shelf, fire pit, pergola with full outdoor kitchen, large covered lanai and still an oversized yard of green grass and fully fenced! This Cypress II floorplan with Bonus Room boasts a formal office with built ins, formal dining room, custom bar nook, large gourmet kitchen with upper & lower lighting, two-toned cabinetry with crown molding, double ovens, oversized eat in kitchen and glass herringbone backsplash tile! Kitchen hosts a view of your outdoor entertaining space and 12-box coffered ceiling in the Family Room accompanied by more custom built ins. There are 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms.
List Price/SqFt: 222.97
Sold Price/SqFt: 223.24

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler Interior Features: Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Utilities: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Appliances Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Clubhouse; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2021-09-24

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 287
Street Name: RAWLINGS
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2021-11-22T18:03:41Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-11-01
Close Date: 2021-11-19
Close Price: 801000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Club Amenities-Game Room: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: Mattamy Homes, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Builder Warranty: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

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Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Office
Loft
Utility Room

Documents

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Listing Office: UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY

Last Updated: September - 18 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.