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505 ST CLAUDE Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2115877)

505 ST CLAUDE Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$460,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,287 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed

Current Price: $460,000 List Date: 10/31/2025 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

Welcoming floor plan in the desirable gated community of St. Johns Forest! This former model home features a split-bedroom layout with high ceilings and a spacious family room with built-in shelving and a gas fireplace, open to the kitchen with 42'' cherry cabinets and updated stainless-steel appliances. Additional living and dining areas offer flexible space, plus a den/office that could serve as a fourth bedroom. The private owner's suite includes tray ceilings, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Enjoy the screened lanai overlooking an oversized backyard and conservation preserve. Additional features include a large laundry room with sink, oversized garage, recessed lighting, irrigation system, gutters, gas stubs for oven/dryer/lanai grill, termite bond, and more. New HVAC 2023, new roof 2020, new water heater 2020. **CDD BOND PAID! **. Great community amenities! Convenient to shopping, dining, golf, and major highways.

Supplements: Amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, playground, tennis and basketball courts, soccer goals, and roller hockey rink. Truly a great place to call ''HOME!''

Listing Details MLS# 2115877

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2287
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2005
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Size Dimensions: 60' x 180'
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 762
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Name: St. Johns Forest HOA
Association Phone: 904-824-3460
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 487.7
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: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Southeast
Directions: From 95 / CR 210, W. on 210, Rt. into St. Johns Forest. After guard gate, proceed forward on St. Johns Forest Blvd., Rt. St. Claude Pl.
Public Remarks: Welcoming floor plan in the desirable gated community of St. Johns Forest! This former model home features a split-bedroom layout with high ceilings and a spacious family room with built-in shelving and a gas fireplace, open to the kitchen with 42'' cherry cabinets and updated stainless-steel appliances. Additional living and dining areas offer flexible space, plus a den/office that could serve as a fourth bedroom. The private owner's suite includes tray ceilings, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Enjoy the screened lanai overlooking an oversized backyard and conservation preserve. Additional features include a large laundry room with sink, oversized garage, recessed lighting, irrigation system, gutters, gas stubs for oven/dryer/lanai grill, termite bond, and more. New HVAC 2023, new roof 2020, new water heater 2020. **CDD BOND PAID! **. Great community amenities! Convenient to shopping, dining, golf, and major highways.
List Price/SqFt: 209.84
Sold Price/SqFt: 201.14

Property Features

Architectural Style: Other Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Plumbed For Ice Maker Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Natural Gas Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Gated with Guard; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stone; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Dead End Street; Few Trees; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Full Time; Management - On Site; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Internet; Maintenance Grounds; Security Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-31

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 505
Street Name: ST CLAUDE
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: St Johns Forest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-06T19:49:43Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-16
Close Date: 2026-02-06
Close Price: 460000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Den Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Family Room	Main	18.00	17.00
Dining Room	Main	13.50	10.00
Living Room	Main	13.50	12.00
Kitchen	Main	15.00	13.00
Primary Bedroom	Main	17.00	16.00
Bedroom 2	Main	13.00	11.00
Bedroom 3	Main	11.00	10.00
Den	Main	13.00	9.50

Documents

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Survey ›

Personal Property Addendum ›

Flood Disclosure ›

CDD Disclosure ›

HOA Disclosure ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX SPECIALISTS

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.