Discover the Freedom of Fruit Cove! This beautifully updated home offers the rare combination of modern luxury and 'Old Florida' freedom with NO HOA or CDD fees. Nestled on a sprawling, oversized lot, this property is a dream for those who want space to breathe and room for their toys--bring your boat, RV, or trailer!
The interior is bathed in natural light thanks to upgraded energy-efficient windows, while the heavy lifting has already been done for you with a newer roof (3 years old). Step outside to your private backyard oasis, featuring a massive fenced-in lawn and a pristine fiberglass pool perfect for year-round entertaining.
Located in the heart of 32259, you are minutes from the St. Johns River and zoned for the state's top-ranked school district (Julington Creek Elementary, Fruit Cove Middle, and Creekside High). Don't miss this chance to own a piece of St. Johns County without the restrictive rules!
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Price increase: $35K (4/13)
$460,000
1259 FRUIT COVE Road S, St. Johns, FL 32259
3beds
1,483sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.35 Acres Lot
$451,000 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully updated homePrivate backyard oasisUpgraded energy-efficient windowsSprawling oversized lotModern luxurySpace to breatheMassive fenced-in lawn
- 115 days |
- 569 |
- 10 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
ADAM ZAHRA 904-720-6675,
REAL BROKER LLC 850-755-9740
Source: realMLS,MLS#: 2133489
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,483 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0094800420
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mandarin Meadows
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Johns
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,016
- Annual tax amount: $3,920
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$451,000
$428,000 - $474,000
$2,404/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $460,000+8.2%$310/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+6.3%$287/sqft |
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| 8/9/2022 | Sold | $400,000$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,920 +12.3% | $305,016 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $3,492 -2% | $297,687 -0.8% |
| 2023 | $3,563 +10.5% | $300,026 +12.6% |
| 2022 | $3,224 +18.2% | $266,419 +40.4% |
| 2021 | $2,728 +4.2% | $189,807 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $2,617 +1.5% | $179,313 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $2,579 | $171,934 +1% |
| 2018 | $2,579 +17.7% | $170,158 +24.5% |
| 2017 | $2,190 | $136,698 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $2,190 +4.5% | $123,590 +11.9% |
| 2015 | $2,096 +65.6% | $110,407 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $1,266 | $103,698 -1% |
| 2013 | -- | $104,768 -7% |
| 2012 | -- | $112,696 -4.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $118,241 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $116,494 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $113,431 |
| 2008 | -- | $113,431 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $110,017 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $107,334 +23.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $86,625 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,102 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,534 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,600 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $79,331 +3% |
| 2000 | -- | $77,020 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fruit Cove
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Julington Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Fruit Cove Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 9/10Creekside High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Julington Creek
- High: Creekside
Source: realMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Florida
- Saint Johns County
- Saint Johns
- 32259
- Fruit Cove
- 1259 FRUIT COVE Road S
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