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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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99 FOOTBRIDGE Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2115115)

99 FOOTBRIDGE Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$4,300

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,616 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,761 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,300 List Date: 10/27/2025 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to the highly-sought Rivertown community. Home sits on a 70' wide X 175' deep lot that backs up to a preserve. Side yards have 6' tall, white vinyl privacy fence, and preserve backyard has 4' aluminum see-through fence. Huge, screened lanai faces west. 3-car garage, split w/2-car front-load and 1-car sideload. High ceilings & great room open to the 2nd floor. Primary bedroom downstairs featuring massive super-shower and separate his & hers closets. All secondary bedrooms are upstairs. Pets considered with additional non-refundable pet security deposit(s) and prior homeowner approval. Natural gas appliances, dual tankless hot water heaters. Laundry equipment provided, along with 2nd refrigerator and chest freezer in the garage. HOA permits 6-month minimum rental term.

Listing Details MLS# 2115115

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3616
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2019
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Accessibility Features 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
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From SR-13 driving south from Fruit Cove, left on Greenbriar. Right on Longleaf Pines Pkwy. Right on Rivertown Main. Right on Verdure St into The Gardens. Left on Footbridge Road. 4th house on rt
Public Remarks: Welcome to the highly-sought Rivertown community. Home sits on a 70' wide X 175' deep lot that backs up to a preserve. Side yards have 6' tall, white vinyl privacy fence, and preserve backyard has 4' aluminum see-through fence. Huge, screened lanai faces west. 3-car garage, split w/2-car front-load and 1-car sideload. High ceilings & great room open to the 2nd floor. Primary bedroom downstairs featuring massive super-shower and separate his & hers closets. All secondary bedrooms are upstairs. Pets considered with additional non-refundable pet security deposit(s) and prior homeowner approval. Natural gas appliances, dual tankless hot water heaters. Laundry equipment provided, along with 2nd refrigerator and chest freezer in the garage. HOA permits 6-month minimum rental term.
List Price/SqFt: 1.19
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.19

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: Negotiable Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Patio And Porch Features: Screened Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached; Garage Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl; Other Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: County Road Pets Allowed: Yes

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-24
Lease Term: 6 Months
Availability Date: 2025-11-22

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 99
Street Name: FOOTBRIDGE
Street Suffix: Road
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-30T17:29:38Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-29
Close Date: 2025-12-23
Close Price: 4300

Deposits and Fees

Pet Fee/Deposit: 300
Security Deposit: 4300

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Water - Public: Y, Assoc Appl Fee: N, Roof: Shingle, Multi Paned Windows: Y, Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Aluminum Fencing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Pet Fee (Non Refund): Y, Occupancy: Negotiable, Sewer - Public: Y, Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre, Structure-Frame: Y, Energy Star Windows: Y, Exterior Wall: Cementitious Siding, Tile Floors: Y, Min Lease/Rent Term: 6 months, Utilities-Underground: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other, Date Available: 1/7/2023

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.