Active

$425,000

1259 FRUIT COVE Road S, St. Johns, FL 32259

3beds

1,483sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1972

0.35 Acres Lot

$415,800 Zestimate^®

$287/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautifully updated homePrivate backyard oasisUpgraded energy-efficient windowsSprawling oversized lotModern luxurySpace to breatheMassive fenced-in lawn

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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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: $287/sqft
Tax assessed value: $297,687
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

$415,800

$395,000 - $437,000

$2,433/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/6/2026	Listed for sale	$425,000+6.3%$287/sqft
Source: realMLS #2133489 Report a problem
8/9/2022	Sold	$400,000$270/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
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