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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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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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471 RUM RUNNER WAY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2052369)

471 RUM RUNNER WAY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$3,300

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,478 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,300 List Date: 8/08/2025 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

Largest floor plan in the 4/4 Platinum Series paired villas at Beachwalk - rent furnished or unfurnished at an attractive price! Each of the 4 bedrooms has its own full bath. First floor offers 10' ceilings, 8' doors, open living space, white coastal kitchen, dining area, covered lanai, and a guest suite with full bath. Upstairs features the master suite plus 2 bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, and laundry with washer/dryer. Short walk to NE Florida's first 14-acre crystal lagoon with resort-style amenities: beach access, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, water slides, swim-up bar & more. Additional amenity fee applies. Located in top-rated St. Johns County schools. Lawn care included. Start your low-maintenance luxury lifestyle today!

Listing Details MLS# 2052369

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2478
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2022
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: To Beachwalk Community from Highway I 95, turn left onto County Road 210, go East for about 2 miles, turn left onto Beachwalk Blvd. Continue straight, turn left at Atlantica Isles, home is the last home on the left of the street.
Public Remarks: Largest floor plan in the 4/4 Platinum Series paired villas at Beachwalk - rent furnished or unfurnished at an attractive price! Each of the 4 bedrooms has its own full bath. First floor offers 10' ceilings, 8' doors, open living space, white coastal kitchen, dining area, covered lanai, and a guest suite with full bath. Upstairs features the master suite plus 2 bedrooms, each with en-suite baths, and laundry with washer/dryer. Short walk to NE Florida's first 14-acre crystal lagoon with resort-style amenities: beach access, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, water slides, swim-up bar & more. Additional amenity fee applies. Located in top-rated St. Johns County schools. Lawn care included. Start your low-maintenance luxury lifestyle today!
List Price/SqFt: 1.29
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.33

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Common Area Maintenance; Exterior Maintenance; Grounds Care; HVAC Maintenance; Management; Other Tax; Security; Taxes; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Contemporary Levels: Two Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator; ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Interior Features: Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Smart Thermostat Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Upper Level Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Full Time; Management - Off Site; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s); Trash Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached; Covered; Garage Door Opener Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Entry Phone/Intercom; Security Gate View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: Private Road Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep; Office Fee Rent Includes: Gardener Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions; Cats OK; Dogs OK; Size Limit; Number Limit

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/7uIwqdU
Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Listing Contract Date: 2024-10-16
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2025-08-09

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 471
Street Name: RUM RUNNER WAY
Street Suffix: Way
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Beachwalk

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-08-31T18:57:17Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-08-08T16:46:52Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-23
Close Date: 2025-08-25
Close Price: 3300

Deposits and Fees

Additional Fee: 350
Application Fee: 49
Association Application Fee: 250
Pet Fee/Deposit: 400
Security Deposit: 3500

More Information

Pets Allowed

Maximum Weight Allowed: 75

Listing Office: EAGLES WORLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Last Updated: October - 01 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.