History & Romance abound! Step into this 1925 castle that dreams are made of. Designed and built by renowned sculptor Charles A. Pillar for his home and studio. The property is currently one of the area's most unique and beautiful homes, just minutes from the sands of Vilano Beach and Matanzas Inlet, and historic downtown St. Augustine. The castle boasts almost 5,000 sq ft of beautifully designed rooms, with recent updates to meet modern comfort standards. This 4-bedroom, 4-bath home lives large and is currently a residence and successful short-term rental. For generational living or an in-law suite, there is a separate entrance. This is the perfect home for family gatherings and entertaining. Come and live your dream in this turn key, well maintained fully furnished property Qualified buyers, Showings by appointment
For sale
Price cut: $55K (6/15)
$1,495,000
16 May St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
4beds
4,495sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 142 days |
- 1,932 |
- 117 |
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Listed by:
Bonne Jones Cell:904-669-1449,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Network Realty
Source: St Augustine St Johns County BOR,MLS#: 260764
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,495
- Total interior livable area: 4,495 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Split
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Ground Level
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1540600000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Nelmar Terrace
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint Augustine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $333/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $890,267
- Annual tax amount: $17,758
- Price range: $1.5M - $1.5M
- Date on market: 2/14/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $1,495,000-3.5%$333/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Price change | $1,550,000-1%$345/sqft |
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| 2/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,565,000-1.9%$348/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listing removed | $1,595,000$355/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $1,595,000-3%$355/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $1,645,000-2.9%$366/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+88.3%$377/sqft |
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| 12/18/2023 | Sold | $900,000-35.7%$200/sqft |
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| 12/10/2023 | Contingent | $1,399,000$311/sqft |
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| 11/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+64.6%$311/sqft |
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| 7/1/2021 | Sold | $850,000-3.4%$189/sqft |
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| 5/6/2021 | Pending sale | $880,000$196/sqft |
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| 3/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $880,000+20.6%$196/sqft |
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| 1/10/2020 | Listing removed | $729,900$162/sqft |
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| 11/12/2019 | Price change | $729,900-2.7%$162/sqft |
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| 10/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $750,000$167/sqft |
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| 10/25/2019 | Pending sale | $750,000$167/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Price change | $750,000-2%$167/sqft |
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| 2/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $765,000$170/sqft |
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| 1/4/2019 | Listing removed | $765,000$170/sqft |
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| 12/29/2018 | Price change | $765,000-1.3%$170/sqft |
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| 3/6/2018 | Price change | $775,000-4.9%$172/sqft |
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| 10/6/2017 | Price change | $815,000-6.2%$181/sqft |
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| 3/25/2017 | Price change | $869,000+3.6%$193/sqft |
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| 8/11/2016 | Price change | $839,000-3.5%$187/sqft |
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| 11/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $869,000+8.6%$193/sqft |
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| 3/6/2014 | Sold | $800,000$178/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,758 +11.5% | $890,267 +6.9% |
| 2024 | $15,932 -8.8% | $832,460 -8.3% |
| 2023 | $17,475 +3.1% | $907,489 +3.5% |
| 2022 | $16,942 +23.5% | $876,484 +26.4% |
| 2021 | $13,714 -5.9% | $693,203 -5.3% |
| 2020 | $14,576 +9.5% | $731,872 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $13,311 | $690,790 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $13,311 -4.6% | $671,889 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $13,949 | $669,853 |
| 2016 | $13,949 -2.5% | $669,853 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $14,313 +2.8% | $677,278 +77.4% |
| 2014 | $13,923 | $381,702 +20% |
| 2013 | -- | $317,961 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $321,370 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $331,467 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $342,296 -12.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $392,187 -11.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $444,762 +2.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $433,375 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $422,805 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $410,490 -1.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $418,430 -1.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $423,436 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $413,512 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $407,000 +6.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $382,050 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32084
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ketterlinus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Sebastian Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10St. Augustine High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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