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31 AMHERST Place, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (MLS# 2079390)

31 AMHERST Place, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

$3,500

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Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,460 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,613,600 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,500 List Date: 4/03/2025 Last Modified: 4/23/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to your beautifully updated retreat in Nocatee! This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the coveted Austin Park community offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for those looking for a blend of comfort, convenience, and an active lifestyle. Just a short walk or fun golf cart ride to the highly-rated Valley Ridge Academy (K-8), this home is perfect for anyone seeking a cozy place to call home. As you step inside, you'll immediately feel at ease with the open floor plan and soaring 12-foot ceilings that make the space feel welcoming. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, featuring a large island where you can gather with friends and family and plenty of cabinetry for all your storage needs. Whether hosting a dinner in the formal dining room or relaxing in the den with a good book, this home is designed for both intimate moments and entertaining. The three-way split layout offers privacy and tranquility, with a luxurious master

Listing Details MLS# 2079390

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2553
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 3460
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 60
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 ft wide
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 780
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take 295 South to I-95S, then take County Rd 210 E. Continue to Valley Ridge Rd, turn right on Austin Park, and left on Amherst Pl—the second home on the left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to your beautifully updated retreat in Nocatee! This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the coveted Austin Park community offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for those looking for a blend of comfort, convenience, and an active lifestyle. Just a short walk or fun golf cart ride to the highly-rated Valley Ridge Academy (K-8), this home is perfect for anyone seeking a cozy place to call home. As you step inside, you'll immediately feel at ease with the open floor plan and soaring 12-foot ceilings that make the space feel welcoming. The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, featuring a large island where you can gather with friends and family and plenty of cabinetry for all your storage needs. Whether hosting a dinner in the formal dining room or relaxing in the den with a good book, this home is designed for both intimate moments and entertaining. The three-way split layout offers privacy and tranquility, with a luxurious master
List Price/SqFt: 1.37
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.37

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months; Negotiable Owner Pays: Association Fees; Grounds Care; HVAC Maintenance; Management; Roof Maintenance; Taxes; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Ranch; Spanish Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Porch Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Developer; Management - On Site; Management - Part Time; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached; Garage Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Fencing: Back Yard; Block; Cross Fenced; Fenced; Privacy; Vinyl; Other Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Separate Electric Meters; Separate Water Meters; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Separate Meters Heating: Central; Electric Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: County Road Additional Fee Includes: Last Months Rent; Lease Prep; Other Rent Includes: Gardener; Management; Trash Collection Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Cable TV; Electricity; Insurance; Sewer; Water Pets Allowed: No

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/CUgqclk
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-02
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2024-04-02

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 31
Street Name: AMHERST
Street Suffix: Place
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32081
MLS Area Major: 272-Nocatee South
Subdivision Name: Austin Park

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-04-23T16:38:33Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-04-16
Close Date: 2025-04-23
Close Price: 3500

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 49.99
Security Deposit: 6000

More Information

Listing Office: LOKATION

Last Updated: April - 23 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.