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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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487 S ABERDEENSHIRE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 614915)

487 S ABERDEENSHIRE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$249,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,428 Status: Closed

Current Price: $249,900 List Date: 3/16/2012 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

*CDD BOND IS PAID OFF!* NOT A SHORT SALE! HUGE VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR! EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-KEPT, 5/3, W/OVER 3400 SQ.FT ON PRIME LAKE LOT! LOVELY NEUTRAL COLORS THRUOUT! LIVING & DINING COMBO PLUS SEP FAMILY RM *AND* LARGE UPSTAIRS LOFT/GAME RM! GOURMET KITCHEN W/SILESTONE COUNTERTOPS, 42in CHERRY CABS, CUSTOM TILE BACKSPLASH, O'SIZE CERAMIC TILE & STAINLESS APPL'S! ONE BEDROOM IS DOWN-PERFECT FOR TEEN/IN-LAW/HM OFFICE! ALL BEDRMS ARE EXTRA SPACIOUS - 2 HAVE GORGEOUS, BRAZILIAN TEAK HARDWOOD FLOORS! HUGE MASTER W/TRAY CEILING, UPGRADED SHOWER TILE, ROMAN TUB & LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET! RELAXING SCREEN PORCH W/CATHEDRAL CEILING OFFERS AN EXPANSIVE LAKE VIEW! EXTRAS INCL FULL IRRIGATION, RAIN GUTTERS, TILT-IN THERMAL WINDOWS, WATER SOFTENER LOOP, CULTURED MARBLE BATH COUNTERS, MORE!!

Listing Details MLS# 614915

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3428
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2009
Lot Size Dimensions: .17 acres
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 75
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 371.46
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Directions: FROM RACETRACK RD, GO SOUTH ON VETERAN'S PARKWAY, RIGHT ON LONGLEAF PINE PKWY, RIGHT AT 2ND ENTRANCE OF STIRLING BRIDGE, THEN LEFT ON ABERDEENSHIRE. FOLLOW AROUND TO HOME ON RIGHT # 487.
Public Remarks: *CDD BOND IS PAID OFF!* NOT A SHORT SALE! HUGE VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR! EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-KEPT, 5/3, W/OVER 3400 SQ.FT ON PRIME LAKE LOT! LOVELY NEUTRAL COLORS THRUOUT! LIVING & DINING COMBO PLUS SEP FAMILY RM *AND* LARGE UPSTAIRS LOFT/GAME RM! GOURMET KITCHEN W/SILESTONE COUNTERTOPS, 42in CHERRY CABS, CUSTOM TILE BACKSPLASH, O'SIZE CERAMIC TILE & STAINLESS APPL'S! ONE BEDROOM IS DOWN-PERFECT FOR TEEN/IN-LAW/HM OFFICE! ALL BEDRMS ARE EXTRA SPACIOUS - 2 HAVE GORGEOUS, BRAZILIAN TEAK HARDWOOD FLOORS! HUGE MASTER W/TRAY CEILING, UPGRADED SHOWER TILE, ROMAN TUB & LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET! RELAXING SCREEN PORCH W/CATHEDRAL CEILING OFFERS AN EXPANSIVE LAKE VIEW! EXTRAS INCL FULL IRRIGATION, RAIN GUTTERS, TILT-IN THERMAL WINDOWS, WATER SOFTENER LOOP, CULTURED MARBLE BATH COUNTERS, MORE!!
List Price/SqFt: 74.36
Sold Price/SqFt: 72.9

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Water Waterfront Features: Lake Front; Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool Road Surface Type: Asphalt Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2012-03-15

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 487
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: ABERDEENSHIRE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Aberdeen

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T18:22:26Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2012-07-24T21:58:58Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2012-09-03
Close Date: 2012-09-18
Close Price: 249900

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: DR HORTON, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Builder Warranty: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Special Instructions, Call Listing Office, Occupied - Lockbox, Appointment

More Information

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Other	First	9.75	11.66	Breakfast Room
Living Room	First	12.00	12.08
Dining Room	First	10.50	14.00
Family Room	First	17.66	19.66
Kitchen	First	10.50	14.00
Bedroom 4	First	9.75	11.66
Bedroom 3	Second	11.50	17.83
Bedroom 2	Second	10.66	10.75
Bedroom 1	Second	11.91	14.58
Primary Bedroom	Second	16.25	20.00
Bonus Room	Second	16.00	20.00

Listing Office: ASSIST2SELL BUYERS & SELLERS REALTY

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.