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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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37 FERNBROOK Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 814818)

37 FERNBROOK Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$316,180

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,696 Status: Closed

Current Price: $316,180 List Date: 2/23/2016 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

**Sample Photos** Est. Completion June 2016! One of the most popular floor plans- San Marco features 5 bedrooms/Guest room, 3 baths and 2-car garage. As you enter this home through a decorative glass insert at front door into the foyer you will notice and appreciate included features and upgrades: Gourmet kitchen with granite California Island with 3 pendant pre-wire, stainless steel appliances, including Refrigerator and crown molding on 42'' cabinets. Family room with 9ft sliding glass doors overlooking a beautiful covered lanai, Oak wood stairs with Iron Spindles, and all main areas including the Family Room, Dining, Kitchen/Cafe Pantry, Extended Foyer and storage under stairs ilo carpet. Recessed lighting, water softener loop pre-plumb and raised vanities in all baths.

Supplements: ...Double trey ceiling in Master, large walk-in closet, corner garden tub, separate cultured marble vanities and walk-in framed glass enclosed shower. Zip Wall System and Advantec Subflooring included. Seller pays all closing costs and prepaids with preferred lender!

Listing Details MLS# 814818

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2696
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2016
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1775.82
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: West of I-95 - Race Track Road West from I-95 to South on St. John' Parkway, turn Right onto Orchid Way and quick Model is on next left Corner of Forest Edge and Orchid Way.
Public Remarks: **Sample Photos** Est. Completion June 2016! One of the most popular floor plans- San Marco features 5 bedrooms/Guest room, 3 baths and 2-car garage. As you enter this home through a decorative glass insert at front door into the foyer you will notice and appreciate included features and upgrades: Gourmet kitchen with granite California Island with 3 pendant pre-wire, stainless steel appliances, including Refrigerator and crown molding on 42'' cabinets. Family room with 9ft sliding glass doors overlooking a beautiful covered lanai, Oak wood stairs with Iron Spindles, and all main areas including the Family Room, Dining, Kitchen/Cafe Pantry, Extended Foyer and storage under stairs ilo carpet. Recessed lighting, water softener loop pre-plumb and raised vanities in all baths.
List Price/SqFt: 116.77
Sold Price/SqFt: 117.28

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Property Condition: To Be Built Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-02-22

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 37
Street Name: FERNBROOK
Street Suffix: Drive
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: 2016-06-20T18:35:08Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-02-22
Close Date: 2016-06-17
Close Price: 316180

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: DREAM FINDERS HOMES, Seller May Pay Closing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Build To Suit: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Restricted Hours, Call Seller Direct, See Private Remarks

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Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: DREAM FINDERS REALTY LLC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.