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56 WATER Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

$1,700,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,865 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,700,000 List Date: 10/06/2025 Last Modified: 12/16/2025

Overview

Description

Historic elegance meets modern living on Water Street. It's not often a house like this comes available - a thoughtfully renovated 1872 residence in the heart of St Augustine's coveted Abbott Tract. Located on this picturesque street, the two-story residence offers the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort, all just steps from the Castillo de San Marcos, downtown St Augustine, the bayfront, and the vibrant uptown district. Set on a deep lot, this home offers a gated driveway with dedicated parking. Brick steps lead you to the inviting covered front porch, where a solid antique wood door is framed by dual French doors opening to both the living room and family room.

Supplements: Step into the foyer and be greeted by original heart pine floors and staircase, lovingly preserved during the home's top-to -bottom renovation in 2019. To your right, a formal sitting room opens to a sunlit dining area, both overlooking the open -concept chef's kitchen, complete with modern finishes and thoughtful design. On the left, the family ro ...

Listing Details MLS# 2112045

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
4
Living Area
2969
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Building Area Total
3865
Year Built
1872
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
No
Homestead YN
Yes
Lot Size Acres
0.19
Lot Size Dimensions
49' x 160' MOL
Association YN
No
CDD Fee YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No
Pool Private YN
Yes
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
Stories
2
Entry Level
Yes
Senior Community YN
No
Direction Faces
East
Directions
San Marco Ave to east on Locust St. Go to the end and turn south on Water St. #56 is the 2nd house on the right. Please park in front of the house.
Public Remarks
Historic elegance meets modern living on Water Street. It's not often a house like this comes available - a thoughtfully renovated 1872 residence in the heart of St Augustine's coveted Abbott Tract. Located on this picturesque street, the two-story residence offers the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort, all just steps from the Castillo de San Marcos, downtown St Augustine, the bayfront, and the vibrant uptown district. Set on a deep lot, this home offers a gated driveway with dedicated parking. Brick steps lead you to the inviting covered front porch, where a solid antique wood door is framed by dual French doors opening to both the living room and family room.
List Price/SqFt
598.18
Sold Price/SqFt
572.58

Property Features

Architectural Style: Historic Levels: Two Rental Restrictions: 1 Week Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Ice Maker; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wine Cooler Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Not Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Salt Water Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Off Street Lot Features: Historic Area Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy Current Use: Residential Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2025-10-05

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
56
Street Name
WATER
Street Suffix
Street
County
St. Johns
State
FL
Postal Code
32084
MLS Area Major
322-Downtown St Augustine
Subdivision Name
Abbott Tract

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-12-16T19:29:37Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2025-10-31
Close Date
2025-12-15
Close Price
1700000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Laundry Level
Second
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Other Room Level
First
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 4
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Other Room
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
1955500000
Tax Annual Amount
22537
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
ABBOTT TR CITY E10FT OF LOT 1 & 2 & ALL LOT 13 BLK
Zoning Description
Residential
Elementary School
Ketterlinus
Middle School
Sebastian
High School
St. Augustine

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Ice Maker
Yes
Tankless Water Heater
Yes
Washer
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Privacy
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lot Features

Historic Area
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Off Street
Yes

Pool Features

In Ground
Yes
Salt Water
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Not Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes
Propane
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes

Community Features

Curbs
Yes
Sidewalks
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Breakfast Nook
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Yes
Split Bedrooms
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Rental Restrictions

1 Week
Yes

Contingency Reason

Appraisal
Yes
Financing
Yes
Inspection
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Living Room First 15.00 12.00 Corner fireplace, French doors to front porch
Family Room First 25.00 12.00 Fireplace, built-ins, French doors to front porch
Dining Room First 13.00 9.00 Built-ins, double wine chillers
Kitchen First 24.00 13.00 Walk-in pantry, French doors to porch and pool
Primary Bedroom Second 15.00 13.00 Sitting alcove tucked between 2 covered porches with water view
Bedroom 2 Second 13.00 10.00
Bedroom 3 Second 11.00 9.00
Bedroom 4 Second 11.00 10.00 Private bath
Laundry Second 8.00 5.00 Laundry room is inside the primary walk-in closet
Other First 34.00 6.00 Covered front porch
Other First 463SF back porch
Office Second 12.00 6.00 Primary bedroom covered porch
Office Second 12.00 6.00 Primary bathroom covered porch
Listing Office: ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: December - 16 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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