$1,550,000
SOLD APR 15, 2025
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,119 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$376 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Palencia Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Outdoor Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this custom built home in the desirable gated golf community of Palencia- A Masterpiece of Luxury and Comfort. Discover the perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and style, a stunning Cornerstone custom-built home nestled in the prestigious Palencia community. This exquisite residence boasts breathtaking architectural details, high-end finishes, and an inviting outdoor oasis featuring an automated heated salt water pool perfect for relaxation and entertaining.This remarkable 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence showcases high-end finishes, thoughtfully designed spaces, and a wealth of features catering to both comfort and entertainment. Step inside and immerse yourself in luxurious details. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets that extend to the ceiling, and an oversized island seamlessly connected to the extended breakfast kitchen nook, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. Entertain effortlessly with a custom bar area featuring a built-in nugget ice maker, French-door wine cooler and custom glass cabinets.
The spacious family room exudes warmth and sophistication with its coffered ceiling, cozy fireplace, and 12-foot hidden glass sliders that open to the outdoor patio. Crown molding throughout the home adds a touch of elegance, while durable and stylish luxury vinyl plank flooring enhances every room. The primary suite serves as a private retreat, offering extended space for ultimate relaxation alongside a spa-like en-suite bathroom.
Outdoor Living at Its Finest, step outside into your personal oasis. The automated heated salt water pool and hot tub, controlled via a Pentair touch pad system with app functionality, promise endless relaxation. The outdoor kitchen is complete with granite counters, a built-in grill, side burners, refrigerator, sink, and trash station, and is ideal for alfresco dining. Entertain or unwind on the extended covered patio with a motorized screen, providing ample space for every occasion.
This home seamlessly integrates modern conveniences, including a built-in speaker system in the living and patio areas, automated interior and exterior lighting, and a whole-house water filtration and softener system. The living room features custom-built cabinetry with integrated lighting, and the oversized Frigidaire refrigerator offers abundant storage for all your culinary needs.

A Vibrant Community.
Located within the gated Palencia community, this home grants access to an array of top-tier amenities. Enjoy three pools, including a family pool with a slide and splash park, an adult-only pool, and a heated exercise pool. Stay active with a full-size gym offering complimentary classes or explore scenic walking and biking trails leading to a picturesque pier on the Intracoastal Waterway. With four parks, playgrounds, and top-rated schools, Palencia is the perfect neighborhood for families.

Your Dream Home Awaits

251 Vale Drive is more than just a home, it's a lifestyle. Don't miss your opportunity to own this exceptional property. Schedule a private tour today and experience unparalleled luxury and comfort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

PAOLA PEREZ

ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY License #3582484 Listed on: 02/04/2025

ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Willie Lane

COMPASS FLORIDA LLC License #3279440

COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,013

Year Built

  • Built in 2021 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,119 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Saltwater Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Outdoor Kitchen

Schools

  • Palencia Elementary School
  • Pacetti Bay Middle School
  • Allen D. Nease High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0720940390

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance
  • Palencia Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • Sauna
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,013

Year Built

Built in 2021 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Palencia
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 4119.0
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information List PriceSqFt2: 399.37
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • General Property Information Accessibility Features YN2: No
  • General Property Information Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Utilities Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Pool Features Salt Water: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Major Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Area: 4119.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Maker: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Cooler: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior: Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Heated, Salt Water
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Construction Materials:Frame: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Outdoor Kitchen: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Gated, Jogging Path, Management - Full Time, Playground, Sauna, Tennis Court(s), Trash
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 200.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Amenities:Basketball Court: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Jogging Path: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Sauna: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Trash: Yes
  • Association Fee Includes:Maintenance Grounds2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Gated: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Elementary School: Palencia
  • High School: Allen D. Nease
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pacetti Bay

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12196.8
  • Parcel #: 0720940390
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18012.93
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Fontaine Thomas J and Sullivan Maureen Elizabeth
Bought by
Griffin Justin and Spalding Shannon
Seller's Agent
PAOLA PEREZ
ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Willie Lane
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
List Price
$1,645,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.78%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$1,545,651

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,349
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,240,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,234,612
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$311,039

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2024
Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
El-Abu George and Stevens Angela
Bought by
Fontaine Thomas J and Sullivan Maureen Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Kurt Bogart
ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
PAOLA PEREZ
ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY
List Price
$1,670,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-7.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2023
Sold by
El-Abu George
Bought by
El-Abu George and Stevens Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,637
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2021
Closed on
Dec 29, 2021
Sold by
Cornerstone Homes Of Jacksonville Llc
Bought by
El Abu George and Stevens Angela
Seller's Agent
NON MLS
NON MLS (realMLS)
Buyer's Agent
Raymond Butrus
ROUND TABLE REALTY
List Price
$907,000
Sold Price
$907,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.26%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2018
Closed on
Jun 11, 2018
Sold by
Dostie Homes Llc
Bought by
Cornerstone Homes Of Jacksonville Llc
Seller's Agent
BEVERLY SMITH
THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
BEVERLY SMITH
THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-10.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
72.58%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2015
Closed on
Jun 8, 2015
Sold by
Meir Joan B and Bolonkin Ida
Bought by
Dostie Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Zeiller
RE/MAX UNLIMITED
Buyer's Agent
RENE DOSTIE
GPS REALTY LLC
List Price
$147,900
Sold Price
$114,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,900
-22.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2009
Sold by
Meir Joan B
Bought by
Meir Joan B and Bolonkin Ida

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,500
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,550,000 Paradise Title
Warranty Deed $1,550,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $906,675 Sheffield & Boatright Ttl Sv
Warranty Deed $130,000 Sheffield & Boatright Title
Warranty Deed $114,000 Americas Choice Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Coast Title Ins Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $289,637 New Conventional
Previous Owner $680,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,000,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $415,500 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $1,550,000 -5.8% $376 / Sq Ft
03/02/2025 03/02/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $1,645,000 +1343.0% $399 / Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 Off Market $114,000 -- --
03/01/2024 03/01/24 Sold $1,550,000 0.0% $376 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/29/2024 01/29/24 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2024 01/18/24 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $130,000 -- --
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $114,000 -- --
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $907,000 -- --
12/14/2023 12/14/23 For Sale $1,670,000 +84.1% $405 / Sq Ft
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Sold $907,000 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2021 12/30/21 For Sale $907,000 +597.7% $220 / Sq Ft
06/11/2018 06/11/18 Sold $130,000 -10.3% -- View Prior Sale
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2018 03/25/18 For Sale $145,000 +27.2% --
06/12/2015 06/12/15 Sold $114,000 -22.9% -- View Prior Sale
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2015 02/01/15 For Sale $147,900 -- --
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 $17,639 $1,249,757 $250,000 $999,757
2024 $17,639 $1,110,243 -- --
2023 $17,639 $1,077,906 $200,000 $877,906
2022 $18,782 $1,160,165 $0 $0
2021 $5,773 $125,000 $0 $0
2020 $5,642 $110,000 $0 $0
2019 $5,612 $95,000 $0 $0
2018 $5,604 $100,000 $0 $0
2017 $5,544 $100,000 $100,000 $0
2016 $5,383 $93,000 $0 $0
2015 $4,600 $45,000 $0 $0
2014 $4,721 $45,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

MLS Number: 2068317

realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

APN: 072094-0390