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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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368 ST JOHNS FOREST Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2083532)

368 ST JOHNS FOREST Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259

$870,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,384 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed

Current Price: $870,000 List Date: 4/23/2025 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

Exceptional Waterfront Taylor Morrison Built Home in St. Johns Forest - CDD Bond Paid Off! 368 St Johns Forest Dr — a striking concrete block, estate home offering timeless curb appeal, thoughtful upgrades, and a layout designed for modern living. Nestled in the prestigious, guard-gated community of St. Johns Forest, this home is zoned for top-rated St. Johns County schools and offers the perfect blend of luxury, function, and community. Enjoy soaring double-height ceilings in the main living area & an open-concept floor plan anchored by a chef's kitchen with dual granite islands, gas cooktop, convection oven, butler's pantry, & stainless GE Monogram appliances. Room to add a pool under lanai. The spacious first-floor primary offers a private retreat, while four additional bedrooms upstairs — along with a dedicated home theatre—make this home ideal for families of all sizes. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living year-round with sliding doors that open to a covered lanai overlooking tra ... (Read more)

Supplements: water views, perfect for entertaining or unwinding at the end of the day. St. Johns Forest is beloved for its resort-style amenities, including a resident clubhouse, fitness center, resort pool with water slide, tennis courts, basketball courts, and family-friendly events. Plus, with the CDD bond already paid, you benefit from lower annual fees wh ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2083532

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 4384
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 725
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 487.7
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
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, exit to CR210 West. Turn right into St Johns Forest. Check in at security gate with both Driver's and Real Estate license. Continue to home on the right.
Public Remarks: Exceptional Waterfront Taylor Morrison Built Home in St. Johns Forest - CDD Bond Paid Off! 368 St Johns Forest Dr — a striking concrete block, estate home offering timeless curb appeal, thoughtful upgrades, and a layout designed for modern living. Nestled in the prestigious, guard-gated community of St. Johns Forest, this home is zoned for top-rated St. Johns County schools and offers the perfect blend of luxury, function, and community. Enjoy soaring double-height ceilings in the main living area & an open-concept floor plan anchored by a chef's kitchen with dual granite islands, gas cooktop, convection oven, butler's pantry, & stainless GE Monogram appliances. Room to add a pool under lanai. The spacious first-floor primary offers a private retreat, while four additional bedrooms upstairs — along with a dedicated home theatre—make this home ideal for families of all sizes. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living year-round with sliding doors that open to a covered lanai overlooking tranquil
List Price/SqFt: 205.06
Sold Price/SqFt: 198.45

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security Gate Construction Materials: Stone Veneer; Stucco Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Gated Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Other Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Media Room; Office; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-23

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 368
Street Name: ST JOHNS FOREST
Street Suffix: Boulevard
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: St Johns Forest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-09-29T14:36:28Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-06-26T15:53:37Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-14
Close Date: 2025-09-26
Close Price: 870000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Media Room Level: Second
Office Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Primary Bedroom	First	16.00	16.00
Family Room	First	20.00	15.00
Kitchen	First	13.00	25.00
Dining Room	First	12.00	12.00
Office	First	13.00	13.00
Bedroom 2	Second	13.00	11.00
Bedroom 3	Second	16.00	13.00
Bedroom 4	Second	13.00	13.00
Media Room	Second	17.00	24.00