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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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827 E DORCHESTER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2133378)

827 E DORCHESTER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$968,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,330 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,988 Status: Closed

Current Price: $968,000 List Date: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 10/05/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home this waterfront, pool home estate in Plantation Estates, the most desirable community is all of Julington Creek Plantation. Tucked ''behind the gate'', this home has it all. From a gas heated spa to a paver pool with summer kitchen overlooking the lake to a luxury kitchen to an amazing upstairs with 2 bedrooms and separate game room with kitchenette! The exterior and most of the interior were just painted! There's a brand new roof, installed August 2025. The entry is open and inviting. 12' ceilings throughout the living area, 10' ceilings in the bedrooms and 8' doors downstairs bring in natural light and add to the grandeur. The coffered ceiling in the formal living room adds additional height to the space. Moving into the family room/kitchen area, the home flows effortlessly with wood flooring throughout. The kitchen is updated and upgraded with quartz countertops, induction cooktop, and double ovens. Tray ceilings in the eat-in and family room

Supplements: with gas fireplace continue to add height and beauty to the downstairs. There's a Jack n Jill bedroom/bathroom setup on one side of the downstairs off the kitchen area. On the other side is an office/6th bedroom, full "pool" bathroom and the owner's suite. The owners suite is oversized and built to relax and stretch out, just like the owner's bathr ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2133378

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 4330
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 495
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee 2: 560
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1166.58
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Head N. on Flora Branch from Race Track Rd. Through the guard gate. Right on Camberly Dr. L on N Danbury Rd. Right on E Dorchester. Right on E Dorchester
Public Remarks: Welcome home this waterfront, pool home estate in Plantation Estates, the most desirable community is all of Julington Creek Plantation. Tucked ''behind the gate'', this home has it all. From a gas heated spa to a paver pool with summer kitchen overlooking the lake to a luxury kitchen to an amazing upstairs with 2 bedrooms and separate game room with kitchenette! The exterior and most of the interior were just painted! There's a brand new roof, installed August 2025. The entry is open and inviting. 12' ceilings throughout the living area, 10' ceilings in the bedrooms and 8' doors downstairs bring in natural light and add to the grandeur. The coffered ceiling in the formal living room adds additional height to the space. Moving into the family room/kitchen area, the home flows effortlessly with wood flooring throughout. The kitchen is updated and upgraded with quartz countertops, induction cooktop, and double ovens. Tray ceilings in the eat-in and family room
List Price/SqFt: 230.6
Sold Price/SqFt: 223.56

Property Features

Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Induction Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Gated with Guard; Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat; Salt Water Spa Features: Heated; In Ground; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage View: Lake Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Elevator(s); Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Gated; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan