45 Osceola St Saint Augustine, FL 32084

With less than a handful of vacant lots left in this beloved downtown neighborhood, this one is worth a closer look. Sellers' home dating back to 1890 was the recent victim of an electrical fire and they elected to not repair and/or rebuild. City rules state that if you rebuild (or are substantially complete) within 12 months of the final demolition of the former structure, you can rebuild using the grandfathered footprint which is in excess of what you could do following current codes.There are no impact fees in the city and the water/sewer connections are already paid for and in place. A small single-room cottage at the very back of the lot can be used for storage, hobbies or as a very sweet little playhouse for the younger generation. The Abbott Tract is an historic neighborhood tucked between the Castillo de San Marcos fort and the Nombre de Dios Mission and is rich with architectural diversity. Two blocks to the west lies San Marco Avenue and the Uptown District which is dotted with great retail shops, a house of cupcakes, a true French bakery, casual and more formal eateries and an independent boutique. Four blocks to the south will take you across the fort green to the north city gate entrance to the Historic District with all sorts of things to do, see and eat and you can work it off by taking a stroll along the Matanzas River courtesy of our new seawall and promenade. Want to live in an historic neighborhood without having to make an older home your own? X marks the spot so call the architect. Survey and additional information available.