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975 LAUREL VALLEY Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 1083165)

975 LAUREL VALLEY Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065

$408,159

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,490 Status: Closed

Current Price: $408,159 List Date: 1/25/2021 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

*Sample photos* Estimated date of completion is December 2020. The Avalon I ''E'' is a 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car Garage Layout that is a best seller! This one story home has everything you'll need; 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bath, Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring on the Main Living Areas, 9' x 8' Hidden Rear Sliding Glass Door leading to a Spacious Covered Lanai, Added Recessed Lighting and Pre-Wires for Pendant Lights, 9' Ceilings, 2'' Wood-Look Blinds throughout, Full Sod, Professional Landscape Package, Irrigation, and finally a Gourmet Kitchen featuring Upgraded Gray 42'' Kitchen Cabinets with the Optional Extended Cabinets for Additional Storage, Stainless Steel Double Ovens, Built-In Stainless Microwave/Hood Vented outside, 30'' Glass Cooktop, Dishwasher, and White Quartz Countertops.

Listing Details MLS# 1083165

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2490
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2020
Lot Size Dimensions: 63x131
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 260
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Directions: 1130 AUTUMN PINES DR., ORANGE PARK, FL. 32065 - from I-295/Blanding Blvd: Take Argyle Forest Boulevard (Oakleaf Plantation Parkway) for 8.9 miles. Right at Eagle Landing's pkwy.
Public Remarks: *Sample photos* Estimated date of completion is December 2020. The Avalon I ''E'' is a 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car Garage Layout that is a best seller! This one story home has everything you'll need; 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bath, Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring on the Main Living Areas, 9' x 8' Hidden Rear Sliding Glass Door leading to a Spacious Covered Lanai, Added Recessed Lighting and Pre-Wires for Pendant Lights, 9' Ceilings, 2'' Wood-Look Blinds throughout, Full Sod, Professional Landscape Package, Irrigation, and finally a Gourmet Kitchen featuring Upgraded Gray 42'' Kitchen Cabinets with the Optional Extended Cabinets for Additional Storage, Stainless Steel Double Ovens, Built-In Stainless Microwave/Hood Vented outside, 30'' Glass Cooktop, Dishwasher, and White Quartz Countertops.
List Price/SqFt: 163.05
Sold Price/SqFt: 163.92

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Property Condition: Under Construction Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Other Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Green Energy Efficient: Appliances; Doors; HVAC; Windows Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Association Fee Includes: Pest Control 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: 2020-11-17

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 975
Street Name: LAUREL VALLEY
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32065
MLS Area Major: 139-Oakleaf/Orange Park/NW Clay County
Subdivision Name: Eagle Landing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-16T22:08:55Z
Major Change Type: Price Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2021-02-15T14:35:52Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-02-16
Close Date: 2021-03-31
Close Price: 408159

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Club Amenities-Game Room: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Structure Builder: Dream Finders Homes, Seller May Pay Closing: Y, Golf Course Comm: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Builder Warranty: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Structured Wiring: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

More Information

Room Information

Room Name
Utility Room

Listing Office: DREAM FINDERS REALTY LLC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.