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357 S CHECKERBERRY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 765978)

357 S CHECKERBERRY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$360,000

Julington creek Pool -Concession buildin

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,702 Status: Closed

Current Price: $360,000 List Date: 4/07/2015 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

With 2,700+SF, this Taylor Woodrow 3-way split 4 bdrm custom-built POOL home is a MUST SEE. Nestled in an exec. JCP community, this cul-de-sac home with oversized (24'deep X 20'wide) garage offers a lrg fenced back & side yard w/a sparkling prof. maint. heated pool & spa, plus a relaxing screen porch. Freshly painted interior boasts tile floors in spacious living, dining & family rms & a 2-sided gas frplc flanked by handsome built-in bookshelves. Updated eat-in Kitchen has a handy food prep island, 42” cabinets, beautiful granite c’tops & a glass tile backsplash. Luxury Master Ste offers a tray ceiling, bay window, 2 walk-in closets & 2 vanities in the bath. Bdrm 4 has an ensuite bath perfect for your guests/inlaws. ***New Roof will be installed prior to closing!***

Supplements: A partial list of additional special features and details of this well maintained, much loved, move-in ready home include: Interior--Plantation shutters, French doors, palladian windows, wainscoting, crown molding; Double oven in kitchen has a convection oven & there is a built-in microwave. Exterior--HVAC is just 5 years old; gas water heater, e ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 765978

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2702
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1999
Homestead YN: Yes
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 380
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: May Management
Association Phone: 904-880-8796
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 760
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: South on SR 13 to Julington Creek Plantation, Left on Davis Pond, Right on Durbin, Right on Flora Branch, Right on Sunnyside, Left on Checkerberry to end of cul-de-sac.
Public Remarks: With 2,700+SF, this Taylor Woodrow 3-way split 4 bdrm custom-built POOL home is a MUST SEE. Nestled in an exec. JCP community, this cul-de-sac home with oversized (24'deep X 20'wide) garage offers a lrg fenced back & side yard w/a sparkling prof. maint. heated pool & spa, plus a relaxing screen porch. Freshly painted interior boasts tile floors in spacious living, dining & family rms & a 2-sided gas frplc flanked by handsome built-in bookshelves. Updated eat-in Kitchen has a handy food prep island, 42” cabinets, beautiful granite c’tops & a glass tile backsplash. Luxury Master Ste offers a tray ceiling, bay window, 2 walk-in closets & 2 vanities in the bath. Bdrm 4 has an ensuite bath perfect for your guests/inlaws. ***New Roof will be installed prior to closing!***
List Price/SqFt: 135.09
Sold Price/SqFt: 133.23

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Other Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Community Pool; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2015-04-07

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 357
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: CHECKERBERRY
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Southwood

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-13T20:09:55Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2015-04-15T00:53:51Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-05-03
Close Date: 2015-06-04
Close Price: 360000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Interior Amenities-Palladian Window(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Glass Block Window(s): Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Listing Office

More Information

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Primary Bedroom	18.00	15.00	2 Walk in Closets
Bedroom 1	14.00	10.91	1 Closet
Bedroom 2	13.91	11.00	1 Closet
Bedroom 3	13.91	14.00	1 Closet
Family Room	20.50	18.25
Living Room	16.08	13.08
Dining Room	12.50	11.00	Separate Dining Room

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.