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81 PURUS Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1161215)

81 PURUS Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$550,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,027 Status: Closed

Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 4/01/2022 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

Multiple offers received, Seller will review by 3 pm 4/6/22. Spectacular and Better than new (2021) because we have added everything you will need for this loaded 1 year old home. You will absolutely love this spacious and open floorplan. Main living areas enjoy wood-look tile, huge open kitchen with quartz counters and large island, upgraded cabinets with crown molding and backsplash and a beautiful accent wall in the dining area. The family room is large and welcoming where you will entertain family and friends. The master suite has everything you would want and the master bath has double sinks, large shower with separate garden tub. Step out back onto the covered and screened lanai and enjoy the privacy of the fenced yard and wooded preserve. New community swimming pool and play groun

Listing Details MLS# 1161215

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2027
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 789.58
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2 Frequency: One Time
Association Name: Grand Creek North
Association Phone: 904-513-3562
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: COUNTY RD 16 EAST TO LONGLEAF HEAD NORTH , LEFT ON BROWN BEAR RUN, LEFT ON PURUS WAY
Public Remarks: Multiple offers received, Seller will review by 3 pm 4/6/22. Spectacular and Better than new (2021) because we have added everything you will need for this loaded 1 year old home. You will absolutely love this spacious and open floorplan. Main living areas enjoy wood-look tile, huge open kitchen with quartz counters and large island, upgraded cabinets with crown molding and backsplash and a beautiful accent wall in the dining area. The family room is large and welcoming where you will entertain family and friends. The master suite has everything you would want and the master bath has double sinks, large shower with separate garden tub. Step out back onto the covered and screened lanai and enjoy the privacy of the fenced yard and wooded preserve. New community swimming pool and play groun
List Price/SqFt: 261.42
Sold Price/SqFt: 271.34

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Water Heater; Gas Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame; Other Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Playground Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2022-03-30

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 81
Street Name: PURUS
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Grand Creek North

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2022-05-16T15:48:27Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-04-18
Close Date: 2022-05-16
Close Price: 550000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: Lennar, Aluminum Fencing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Smart Home Features: Ring doorbell, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room

Documents

Listing Office: BETROS REALTY INC

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.