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453 NARROWLEAF Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2008856)

453 NARROWLEAF Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$449,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,753 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Closed

Current Price: $449,000 List Date: 2/22/2024 Last Modified: 12/11/2025

Overview

Description

This gorgeous Craftsman style 2 story home is located in the Northlake subdivision of beautiful Rivertown. From the front of the home you can enjoy a lovely view of the Great Northlake. The home has an open floor plan, with all common living areas on the main floor and all bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen has a beautiful quartz composite countertop island, extended cabinetry, a wine cooler, and a walk-in pantry. The yard is fully fenced and great for entertainment. It boasts an outdoor kitchen and an extended paved, partially covered patio. You can enjoy the serene lake view from the generously sized master bedroom. Secondary bedrooms are very spacious. RiverTown is a wonderful master planned community with several amenity centers, swimming pools, trails, dog parks and much more.

Listing Details MLS# 2008856

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1753
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2343.63
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: If coming from Greenbriar Rd and Longleaf Rd, head south on CR-244 W (Longleaf Rd). Turn right onto RiverTown Main St., at roundabout, take first exit onto RiverTown Main St, then turn left onto Fawnwood St. Turn right onto Narrolweaf Dr, 453 Narrowleaf will be the third house on your right, past Sanderson Dr.
Public Remarks: This gorgeous Craftsman style 2 story home is located in the Northlake subdivision of beautiful Rivertown. From the front of the home you can enjoy a lovely view of the Great Northlake. The home has an open floor plan, with all common living areas on the main floor and all bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen has a beautiful quartz composite countertop island, extended cabinetry, a wine cooler, and a walk-in pantry. The yard is fully fenced and great for entertainment. It boasts an outdoor kitchen and an extended paved, partially covered patio. You can enjoy the serene lake view from the generously sized master bedroom. Secondary bedrooms are very spacious. RiverTown is a wonderful master planned community with several amenity centers, swimming pools, trails, dog parks and much more.
List Price/SqFt: 256.13
Sold Price/SqFt: 256.13

Property Features

Architectural Style: Craftsman Levels: Two Appliances: Disposal; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Microwave; Plumbed For Ice Maker; Tankless Water Heater; Wine Cooler Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Composition Siding Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Covered Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Lake Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2024-02-13

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 453
Street Name: NARROWLEAF
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-04-05T14:33:24Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-03-05
Close Date: 2024-04-03
Close Price: 449000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Bathroom 1	Main
Bathroom 2	Second
Bathroom 3	Second
Kitchen	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bathroom 2	Second
Bathroom 3	Second
Laundry	Second

Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

Last Updated: December - 11 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.