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874 ORANGE BRANCH Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2117325)

874 ORANGE BRANCH Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259

$616,000

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Flexible space offers multiple options for decorating!

Pre-piped for a grill or summer kitchen.

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RiverTown Pool overlooking St. Johns Riv

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,754 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Closed

Current Price: $616,000 List Date: 1/08/2026 Last Modified: 4/01/2026

Overview

Description

Front-porch living, rear-entry garage, and a single-load street set this Rivertown home apart from the rest. Featuring a welcoming front porch perfect for visiting with neighbors, this home also offers a rear alley-entry 3-car garage that keeps the streetscape clean while adding privacy and convenience. Situated on a single-load street, this 4BR/3.5BA home features a primary suite on the main level, open-concept living with wood-look tile floors, plantation shutters, and an upstairs flex/entertainment area. The kitchen offers quartz countertops, a large working island with seating, gas range, stainless appliances, and two walk-in pantries. Enjoy the extended screened courtyard patio with epoxy flooring and fenced backyard. Additional highlights include a 3-car alley-entry garage, extra-long drive (fits 6 cars), epoxy floors and overhead storage, insulated garage ceiling, Trane high-efficiency system, tankless gas water heater, and whole-home water filtration system.

Supplements: Residents enjoy top-rated St Johns County schools and resort style amenities that include three resort-style amenity centers with riverfront infinity pool, café/bar, fitness centers, courts, trails, dog parks, lap pool, and the RiverLodge with lazy river.

Listing Details MLS# 2117325

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2754
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2022
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x160x50x163
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2986.89
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, Exit 329 for CR 210, West onto CR 210, continue straight onto Greenbriar Rd, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy, right onto Orange Branch Tr / Rivertown Main street. Property will be just under 1 mile on the right.
Public Remarks: Front-porch living, rear-entry garage, and a single-load street set this Rivertown home apart from the rest. Featuring a welcoming front porch perfect for visiting with neighbors, this home also offers a rear alley-entry 3-car garage that keeps the streetscape clean while adding privacy and convenience. Situated on a single-load street, this 4BR/3.5BA home features a primary suite on the main level, open-concept living with wood-look tile floors, plantation shutters, and an upstairs flex/entertainment area. The kitchen offers quartz countertops, a large working island with seating, gas range, stainless appliances, and two walk-in pantries. Enjoy the extended screened courtyard patio with epoxy flooring and fenced backyard. Additional highlights include a 3-car alley-entry garage, extra-long drive (fits 6 cars), epoxy floors and overhead storage, insulated garage ceiling, Trane high-efficiency system, tankless gas water heater, and whole-home water filtration system.
List Price/SqFt: 226.58
Sold Price/SqFt: 223.67

Property Features

Architectural Style: Craftsman Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage View: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Home Sale; Inspection Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-10

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 874
Street Name: ORANGE BRANCH
Street Suffix: Trail
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-01T17:08:14Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-02-01
Close Date: 2026-04-01
Close Price: 616000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Utility Room Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	14.90	17.00
Dining Room	Main	10.75	17.00
Kitchen	Main	15.80	17.00
Laundry	Main	7.39	6.10
Utility Room	Main	5.00	6.00	2nd downstairs pantry / storage
Primary Bedroom	Main	15.00	16.00
Bedroom 2	Upper	16.96	12.08
Bedroom 3	Upper	10.99	14.72
Bedroom 4	Upper	11.49	12.97

Documents

Orange Branch - Closing / Title Info ›

Orange Branch - Features ›

Orange Branch - CDD ›

Orange Branch - HOA ›

Orange Branch - Flood Disc ›

Orange Branch - Property disclosure ›

Orange Branch - Floorplan ›

Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS

Last Updated: April - 01 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.