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556 REDBERRY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2151371)

556 REDBERRY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$441,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,948 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed

Current Price: $441,000 List Date: 6/19/2026 Last Modified: 7/30/2026

Overview

Description

**BACK ON THE MARKET** The previous buyers' home sale contingency was not met, creating a second chance to make this exceptional property yours!! This is the home you've been looking for! Nestled in the highly sought-after Julington Creek Plantation community in St. Johns County, renowned for its A-rated schools, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home also features a spacious home office with elegant French doors-perfect for working from home or creating a quiet retreat. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the sun drenched open and welcoming floor plan. The formal dining room is accented with classic wainscoting, creating the perfect space for gatherings and special occasions. The heart of the home is the kitchen, featuring quartz countertops, white cabinetry, pendant lighting, a breakfast bar with seating for four, and a sunny breakfast nook framed by a charming bay window.

Supplements: Coffee lovers will especially appreciate the dedicated coffee bar complete with upper and lower cabinetry, quartz counters, and under-cabinet lighting. The spacious family room showcases vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace and mantle, and double French doors that open to an oversized screened porch with a tiled floor, creating seamless indoor-o ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2151371

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1948
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1999
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 580
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1426.73
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
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Follow FL-13 S/ San Jose Blvd south and turn left onto Race Track Rd. Turn right onto Flora Branch Drive, left onto Hawthorn Hedge Lane, and left onto Redberry Lane. Destination will be on the left.
Public Remarks: **BACK ON THE MARKET** The previous buyers' home sale contingency was not met, creating a second chance to make this exceptional property yours!! This is the home you've been looking for! Nestled in the highly sought-after Julington Creek Plantation community in St. Johns County, renowned for its A-rated schools, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home also features a spacious home office with elegant French doors-perfect for working from home or creating a quiet retreat. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the sun drenched open and welcoming floor plan. The formal dining room is accented with classic wainscoting, creating the perfect space for gatherings and special occasions. The heart of the home is the kitchen, featuring quartz countertops, white cabinetry, pendant lighting, a breakfast bar with seating for four, and a sunny breakfast nook framed by a charming bay window.
List Price/SqFt: 229.98
Sold Price/SqFt: 226.39

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected; Propane; Other Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Fenced; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt 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: 2026-06-19

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 556
Street Name: REDBERRY
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-30T16:00:35Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-07-14
Close Date: 2026-07-30
Close Price: 441000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Listing Office: ENGEL & VOLKERS FIRST COAST

Last Updated: July - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.