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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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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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691 MURPHYS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2132464)

691 MURPHYS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$430,000

Murphy's Drive Stillwater in February 2026

This original 'Alexia' plan features 1/2 bath in front

office or flex room with 8' glass french doors

PAR 72 18 HOLE COURSE DESIGNED BY BOBBY WEED-EcoBunkers resemble Scottish-style pot bunkers; 5 sets of tees

Can be played in LOOPS OF 3, 6, 9 AND 12 HOLES-ECOBUNKERS-LAY-DOWN WALLS; no rough.

STILLWATER CLUBHOUSE WITH PRO SHOP; Himalayan style putting course.

Aquatic Park with zero entry pool and lap lanes

16 acre lighted practice with Toptracer range

As a full golf member as a homeowner, you have access to the HamptonGolf reciprocal program with access to all the courses in the program not only many in Florida but 4 other states; special reciprocal rate applies. Blue Sky, Eagle Harbor, and Palencia in our area but MANY others throughout Florida.

Clubhouse area looking southwest-fairway 6

Single cut height on TifTuf fairways; lower cut on tees, approaches and collars

home faces west, back of community near rear entrance off Veterans Pkwy

chef's menu; golf and social events - so much to discover here at Stillwater!

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,710 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Closed

Current Price: $430,000 List Date: 2/28/2026 Last Modified: 6/14/2026

Overview

Description

Located in Stillwater Golf & Country Club, Northeast Florida's premier bundled 55+ golf community, where championship golf, Toptracer practice facility, clubhouse dining, fitness and wellness center, pickleball, bocce and groundskeeping are all included -- this upgraded Alexia plan offers effortless, resort-style living on a beautiful preserve homesite. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a flex room/office with French doors off the kitchen, the home showcases 9' ceilings, 8' doors, designer lighting and ceiling fans, and built-in cabinet organization. The kitchen is enhanced with a stainless steel hood vent and marble mosaic tile backsplash extended to the ceiling above the gas cooktop, creating a clean, custom look. A screened, furnished porch overlooks peaceful wooded views, and the home is offered fully furnished. Luxury, lifestyle, and low-maintenance living -- all in one exceptional address. You've earned this!

Supplements: Located in Stillwater Golf & Country Club, Northeast Florida's premier bundled 55+ golf course community, this beautifully upgraded and fully furnished Alexia plan invites you to a lifestyle defined by recreation, camaraderie, and low-maintenance living. Homeownership automatically includes membership and access to an 18-hole championship golf cour ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2132464

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1710
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2024
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 710.72
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Stillwater Community Assoc.
Association Phone: 904-527-8564
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2863.96
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: Furnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: Yes
Direction Faces: West
Directions: 210 west to right on Stillwater Blvd. just after Cimarrone. right on Murphys Drive, 5th house on the right
Public Remarks: Located in Stillwater Golf & Country Club, Northeast Florida's premier bundled 55+ golf community, where championship golf, Toptracer practice facility, clubhouse dining, fitness and wellness center, pickleball, bocce and groundskeeping are all included -- this upgraded Alexia plan offers effortless, resort-style living on a beautiful preserve homesite. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a flex room/office with French doors off the kitchen, the home showcases 9' ceilings, 8' doors, designer lighting and ceiling fans, and built-in cabinet organization. The kitchen is enhanced with a stainless steel hood vent and marble mosaic tile backsplash extended to the ceiling above the gas cooktop, creating a clean, custom look. A screened, furnished porch overlooks peaceful wooded views, and the home is offered fully furnished. Luxury, lifestyle, and low-maintenance living -- all in one exceptional address. You've earned this!
List Price/SqFt: 254.39
Sold Price/SqFt: 251.46

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Rental Restrictions: 6 Months Appliances: Double Oven; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Green Energy Efficient: HVAC Security Features: Security Gate Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Golf Course; Trees/Woods Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Golf Course; Maintenance Grounds; Pickleball; Tennis Court(s); Trash; Other Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Trash Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Room Types: Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom