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300 WELBECK Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 822478)

300 WELBECK Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$309,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,044 Status: Closed

Current Price: $309,000 List Date: 4/09/2016 Last Modified: 9/14/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome Home to this beautiful spacious 2 story home located in Durbin Crossing North. Enjoy relaxing on your covered patio that over looks beautiful large back yard that has plenty of room for a pool. Chef's kitchen features Granite counters, center island with storage cabinets, 42'' cabinets with crown moulding. Stainless appliances include smooth top range, microwave oven/hood vented to outside, double door ice maker refrigerator, dishwasher, under mount stainless steel sink, recessed lighting, tile floors and breakfast bar. Casual dining area adjacent to kitchen has sliding glass doors to patio and back yard. Separate formal dining room. Flex room downstairs can be living room, den or study. Large family room has tile floors. Elegant master suite features double step tray ceiling.

Supplements: Master bath features garden tub, dual vanities with cultured marble counters and storage cabinets and drawers, walk-in shower with decorative tile. Downstairs bedroom has double glass French doors and can be 5th bedroom, office, study, den, or child's play room. Full bath located adjacent to bedroom features pedestal sink and walk-in shower. Upst ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 822478

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3044
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2009
Lot Size Dimensions: .32 acre corner lot
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Floridian
Association Phone: 592-4090
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2641.81
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: S.on San Jose Blvd, cross Julington Creek bridge, L on Racetrack, R,.on Veterans, Left at N. Durbin Pkwy into Durbin Crossing, L on Hunston Way, R on Welbeck, house on corner of Hunston & Welbeck
Public Remarks: Welcome Home to this beautiful spacious 2 story home located in Durbin Crossing North. Enjoy relaxing on your covered patio that over looks beautiful large back yard that has plenty of room for a pool. Chef's kitchen features Granite counters, center island with storage cabinets, 42'' cabinets with crown moulding. Stainless appliances include smooth top range, microwave oven/hood vented to outside, double door ice maker refrigerator, dishwasher, under mount stainless steel sink, recessed lighting, tile floors and breakfast bar. Casual dining area adjacent to kitchen has sliding glass doors to patio and back yard. Separate formal dining room. Flex room downstairs can be living room, den or study. Large family room has tile floors. Elegant master suite features double step tray ceiling.
List Price/SqFt: 106.77
Sold Price/SqFt: 101.51

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned Construction Materials: Concrete; Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Parking Features: Attached; Garage Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Playground; RV/Boat Storage; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Negotiable

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-04-09

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 300
Street Name: WELBECK
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T06:42:31Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2016-09-09T14:44:24Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-10-25
Close Date: 2016-12-15
Close Price: 309000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: Beazer
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y

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Room Information

Room Name	Level
Family Room
Utility Room
Bedroom 4	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bonus Room	Second
Bonus Room	First

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: September - 14 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.