Welcome to this original model home in the highly sought-after Rivertown Main St. district! This gorgeous 5 bdrm, 4.5-bath home offers a perfect blend of modern luxury & timeless charm. From the inviting covered wrap-around porch with sunset views, step inside to discover a spacious, well-designed floor plan that includes a cozy study, elegant dining room, parlor, butlers pantry & generous living areas ideal for both relaxation & entertaining. This home has been thoughtfully updated, including a new HVAC system & a replaced roof in 2022, along with updated flooring & fresh interior paint in 2025, ensuring a move-in ready experience. Above the 3 car garage, you'll find a separate charming 5th bdrm/flex space perfect for guests or an in-law suite. Outdoors, enjoy your own private oasis with pool, spa & fireplace perfect for year-round enjoyment. .
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$862,500
281 STERNWHEEL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259
5beds
3,981sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$864,400 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$4,791 Estimated rent
Home value
$864,400
$813,000 - $916,000
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Covered wrap-around porchSpacious well-designed floor planCozy studyPrivate oasis with poolElegant dining room
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Listed by:
MARY NELDNER 904-707-1297,
CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST 904-372-4711
Bought with:
JENNA MILLER, 3467102
CASTILLO REAL ESTATE JAX
Source: realMLS,MLS#: 2065040
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Butler Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Guest Suite, His and Hers Closets, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Master Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Outside
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,981 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 0007020010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Rivertown
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool, Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Jogging Path, Maintenance Grounds, Playground
- HOA fee: $54 annually
- HOA name: Rivertown Association Community
- HOA phone: 904-372-1153
Location
- Region: Saint Johns
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $784,469
- Annual tax amount: $8,601
- Date on market: 1/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $862,500-4.2%$217/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Pending sale | $899,999$226/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Price change | $899,999-8.2%$226/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Price change | $980,000-2.7%$246/sqft |
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| 4/5/2025 | Price change | $1,007,000-4.7%$253/sqft |
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| 2/19/2025 | Price change | $1,057,000-1.7%$266/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+104.8%$270/sqft |
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| 7/27/2010 | Sold | $525,000-4.5%$132/sqft |
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| 1/7/2010 | Sold | $550,000$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,186 +64.9% | $784,469 +69.3% |
| 2024 | $8,602 +2.1% | $463,387 +3% |
| 2023 | $8,422 +1.2% | $449,890 +3% |
| 2022 | $8,319 +3.6% | $436,786 +3% |
| 2021 | $8,034 +3% | $424,064 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $7,797 -1.5% | $418,209 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $7,914 | $408,806 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $7,914 -0.8% | $401,184 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $7,974 | $392,932 -0.9% |
| 2016 | $7,974 -0.1% | $396,396 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $7,985 +6.3% | $393,640 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $7,514 | $374,570 -8.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $409,865 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $403,014 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $391,276 -6.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $418,385 -24.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $553,238 |
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Neighborhood: 32259
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Hickory Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10Bartram Trail High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hickory Creek
- Middle: Switzerland Point
- High: Bartram Trail
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
- 281 STERNWHEEL Drive
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