$610,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2023

253 Bell Branch Ln Saint Johns, FL 32259

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,603 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$234 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Screened Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Julington Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Clubhouse
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of July 2023

Put your feet up and relax as you enjoy the refreshing outdoor spaces, including the recently added bamboo wall, in this meticulously well maintained Julington Creek Plantation pool home. This well designed floor plan with high ceilings has something for everyone. Enjoy the formal dining room, separate office, and split bedroom layout. The large master suite features his and her closets and a newly updated bathroom with a gorgeous freestanding tub. The upstairs bedroom with full bathroom would be perfect for a game room or guest suite. There is also a small conforming 5th bedroom/bonus room. Conveniently located between both amenity centers and just off the beautiful tree lined streets of JCP. Close to dining/shopping. HVAC- 2 years old. Roof 2019

Last Agent to Sell the Property

FRANCES ROLLIN

MOMENTUM REALTY License #3410569 Listed on: 05/22/2023

MOMENTUM REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

LESLIE DOW

ROUND TABLE REALTY License #BK3372481

ROUND TABLE REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,790

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,603 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Back Yard Fenced

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2493401570

Community Details

Overview

  • Jcp Poa
  • Julington Creek Plan Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,790

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2603.0
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Fencing Back Yard: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • Pool Features Screen Enclosure: Yes
  • Pool Features Electric Heat: Yes
  • Pool Features Salt Water: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Major Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Living Area: 2603.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: 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

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Electric Heat, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • 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: 480.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Amenities: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Name: JCP POA
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 480.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Name: JCP POA
  • Association Amenities:Basketball Court: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Parcel #: 2493401570

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2023
Closed on
Jul 14, 2023
Sold by
Jinks Thomas and Jinks Claudia
Bought by
Shearer Gregory F and Shearer Martha N
Seller's Agent
FRANCES ROLLIN
MOMENTUM REALTY
Buyer's Agent
LESLIE DOW
ROUND TABLE REALTY
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.29%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2018
Closed on
Jul 26, 2018
Sold by
Gill David A and Gill Michael M
Bought by
Jinks Thomas and Jinks Claudia
Seller's Agent
LAUREN SOMERS
eXp REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
LOUAN RUTHVEN
WATSON REALTY CORP
List Price
$363,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,900
-6.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.48%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2004
Sold by
Rogers Kenneth H and Rogers Lydia S
Bought by
Gill David A and Gill Michel M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $610,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $340,000 Landmark Title
Warranty Deed $263,000 Security First Title Partner
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $264,401 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $163,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $40,190 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $599,999 -2.4% $231 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $614,900 -1.6% $236 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $624,999 +83.8% $240 / Sq Ft
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $340,000 -- --
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $610,000 -- --
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Sold $610,000 -4.7% $234 / Sq Ft
06/11/2023 06/11/23 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2023 05/22/23 For Sale $640,000 +88.2% $246 / Sq Ft
07/26/2018 07/26/18 Sold $340,000 -6.6% $131 / Sq Ft
06/27/2018 06/27/18 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2018 04/13/18 For Sale $363,900 -- $140 / 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 $4,790 $500,411 -- --
2024 $4,790 $486,308 $98,000 $388,308
2023 $4,790 $313,264 $0 $0
2022 $4,686 $304,140 $0 $0
2021 $4,457 $295,282 $0 $0
2020 $4,396 $291,205 $0 $0
2019 $4,465 $284,658 $0 $0
2018 $4,832 $272,238 $0 $0
2017 $3,408 $208,767 $0 $0
2016 $3,387 $210,607 $0 $0
2015 $3,437 $209,144 $0 $0
2014 $3,446 $207,483 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

MLS Number: 1228289

realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

APN: 249340-1570