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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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479 SIR BARTON Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2109926)

479 SIR BARTON Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$810,851

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,022 Status: Closed

Current Price: $810,851 List Date: 9/22/2025 Last Modified: 3/31/2026

Overview

Description

LOT 113 - The Garnet is a well-designed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with 3,022 sq. ft. of living space and a 3-car garage. This flexible floorplan blends comfort and function, ideal for modern living. The open Great Room is perfect for gatherings or quiet nights in. The chef's kitchen features a walk-in pantry, morning kitchen, and island that flows into the dining area—great for casual meals or formal dinners. Expansive windows and optional sliding or hideaway doors brighten the space and connect it to the lanai. Customize the flex room into a fifth bedroom, study, teen retreat, or wellness studio. Enjoy added touches like a wet/dry bar and stop-and-drop zone. Choose luxury bath options like an owner's bath oasis, Super Shower, or freestanding tub, plus shower upgrades in other bedrooms. RIVERTOWN is a master-planned community along the St. Johns River, offering trails, parks, lakes, and amenities that promote fitness, fun, and connection to nature in the Florida sunshine.

Listing Details MLS# 2109926

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3022
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2025
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 53
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 5960
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-03-04
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northwest
Directions: From I-95, Exit 329 for CR 210 toward Green Cove Springs, West onto CR 210, continue straight onto Greenbriar Rd, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy, RiverTown Welcome Center is on the right.
Public Remarks: LOT 113 - The Garnet is a well-designed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with 3,022 sq. ft. of living space and a 3-car garage. This flexible floorplan blends comfort and function, ideal for modern living. The open Great Room is perfect for gatherings or quiet nights in. The chef's kitchen features a walk-in pantry, morning kitchen, and island that flows into the dining area—great for casual meals or formal dinners. Expansive windows and optional sliding or hideaway doors brighten the space and connect it to the lanai. Customize the flex room into a fifth bedroom, study, teen retreat, or wellness studio. Enjoy added touches like a wet/dry bar and stop-and-drop zone. Choose luxury bath options like an owner's bath oasis, Super Shower, or freestanding tub, plus shower upgrades in other bedrooms. RIVERTOWN is a master-planned community along the St. Johns River, offering trails, parks, lakes, and amenities that promote fitness, fun, and connection to nature in the Florida sunshine.
List Price/SqFt: 275.36
Sold Price/SqFt: 268.32

Property Features

Property Condition: Under Construction Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Plumbed For Ice Maker; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Programmable Thermostat; Smoke Detector Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-22

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 479
Street Name: SIR BARTON
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Rivertown Springs

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-31T13:27:50Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-01T16:45:20Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-16
Close Date: 2026-03-26
Close Price: 810851

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Last Updated: March - 31 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.