$470,000
SOLD APR 9, 2025

1471 Forest Ln Saint Johns, FL 32259

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,058 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$228 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Corner Lot
  • Fruit Cove Middle School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2025

REDUCED!! REDUCED!! Great all brick pool home on large corner lot. Freshly painted inside. Shows great! In-ground Pool has pavers, Privacy vinyl fence around backyard, Family room with fireplace plus separate living room. Breakfast are off kitchen over looking pool and backyard. Roof approx. 13 years, pool equipment replaced 8 months ago and HVAC approx. 7 years. Vacant and ready for new buyers! 2 car side entry garage! Plenty of room for Boat or RV parking. Priced far below recent appraisal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darell Braddy

BRADDY & ASSOCIATES REALTY License #3001557 Listed on: 01/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Faith Dawn Welch

COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY License #3103454

COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1984 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Attached Carport
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,058 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fruit Cove Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0054720010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,183

Year Built

Built in 1984 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Fruit Cove Forest
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Homestead YN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Major Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:RV AccessParking: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached Carport: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.4
  • Parcel #: 0054720010
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4183.41
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Leonard and Johnson Erika
Bought by
Merritt John R and Merritt Heather Lynn
Seller's Agent
Darell Braddy
BRADDY & ASSOCIATES REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Faith Dawn Welch
COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-5.98%
Total Days on Market
0
Views
106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.74%
Original Mortgage
$423,000
Outstanding Balance
$423,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$47,483

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2010
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Johnson Leonard and Johnson Erika

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,568
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2010
Sold by
Garlipp Frederick J and Garlipp Chandra L
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2006
Sold by
Hughes Susan and Hughes Susan M
Bought by
Garlipp Frederick J and Garlipp Chandra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,750
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2003
Sold by
Harrell Wayne T
Bought by
Harrell Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $470,000 Mti Title
Warranty Deed $470,000 Mti Title
Corporate Deed $183,000 Southern Financial Title Ser
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $305,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Sunshine Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $423,000 Seller Take Back
Closed $423,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $180,568 FHA
Previous Owner $228,750 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $76,250 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $122,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Sold $470,000 -1.0% $228 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Price Changed $474,900 -2.1% $231 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Price Changed $484,900 -3.0% $236 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $499,900 -- $243 / Sq Ft
Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,268 $363,022 -- --
2024 $4,268 $352,791 $93,000 $259,791
2023 $4,268 $355,594 $0 $0
2022 $4,151 $345,237 $84,000 $261,237
2021 $3,424 $242,702 $0 $0
2020 $3,222 $224,708 $0 $0
2019 $3,207 $216,773 $0 $0
2018 $2,926 $191,468 $0 $0
2017 $2,743 $175,068 $37,500 $137,568
2016 $2,781 $171,274 $0 $0
2015 $2,726 $162,181 $0 $0
2014 $2,776 $166,316 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Darell Braddy

    BRADDY & ASSOCIATES REALTY

    (904) 294-5626

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Darell Braddy
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  • Faith Dawn Welch

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Faith Dawn Welch

    COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

    (904) 625-7226

    2 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Faith Dawn Welch
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Map

Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

MLS Number: 2063755

realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

APN: 005472-0010

Florida St. Johns County Saint Johns 32259

1471 Forest Ln, Saint Johns, FL

This home is located at 1471 Forest Ln, Saint Johns, FL 32259 and is currently priced at $470,000, approximately $228 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 1471 Forest Ln is a home located in St. Johns County with nearby schools including Fruit Cove Middle School, Creekside High School, and San Juan del Rio Catholic School.

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