$3,250,000
SOLD JUL 9, 2025
4 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,044 Sq Ft
0.75 Acres

Recently Sold

$804 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

Highlights

  • 165 Feet of Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Wood Flooring
  • R.B. Hunt Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2025

Discover a rare opportunity to own one of the last high and dry waterfront estates on Salt Run, located in the charming Light House Park neighborhood on Anastasia Island. This unique property at 65 Busam Street includes a dock and the only covered dock house within the city limits of St. Augustine, offering unparalleled waterfront living.

This estate boasts 4,044 sq. ft. of living space on just under one acre, spread across two expansive parcels. Built in 1967, the timeless estate features four spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, ensuring privacy and comfort for family and guests. The large kitchen comes with an eat-in dining area, while the formal sunken living room and dining room feature vaulted ceilings and walls of windows, offering abundant natural light and stunning views of Salt Run.

The master suite includes direct water views, his and hers walk-in closets, and ample space for an office or "tackle room" for fishing gear. Additional living spaces include a family room and library, perfect for entertainment and family activities. The dock accommodates up to a 55+ ft vessel with a 6 ft depth at low tide and is equipped with power and water. A four-car garage provides additional space for a workshop or storage. The property also benefits from dual access points from Busam Street and a second lot at the northwest end for ease of entry and exit.

Perfect for boating, jet skiing, paddleboarding, and canoeing, this home is located approximately one mile south of the St. Augustine Inlet, providing quick access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. This sprawling home is a prime candidate for renovation. With its spacious layout and breathtaking views, you can update and personalize it to suit your tastes. Whether you choose to renovate, add a pool, or even build a guest house, the possibilities are endless.

Experience the best of waterfront living at 65 Busam Street, St. Augustine. This iconic property is waiting for you to make it your own. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise.

**Owner is willing to demolish and remove existing house and garage, at owner's expense, with an acceptable offer.***

Property is sold in AS-IS only

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kea Blalock

ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY License #0638701 Listed on: 07/01/2025

ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Co-Listed By

Debbie Burkhardt

ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY License #3150344

Last Buyer's Agent

Kea Blalock

ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY License #0638701 Listed on: 07/01/2025

ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,197

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 165 x 163
  • 165 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Property fronts an alley
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Irregular Lot
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,044 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Water Views
  • Security System Owned
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Shower Only

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp

Outdoor Features

  • No Fixed Bridges
  • Docks
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • R.B. Hunt Elementary School
  • Sebastian Middle School
  • St. Augustine High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Carver Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1586600000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,197

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.75
  • Lot Size: 165 x 163
  • Road Frontage Type: Alley
  • Subdivision Name: Carver
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 4044.0
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information List PriceSqFt2: 976.76
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • General Property Information Accessibility Features YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Security Features Security System Owned: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: Yes
  • Waterfront Features No Fixed Bridges: Yes
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • General Property Information Water Frontage Feet: 165
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.75
  • Lot Features Dead End Street: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Room Types Office: Yes
  • Property Condition Fixer: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type Alley: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Major Appliances: Electric Oven
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Living Area: 4044.0
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior: Dock
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Few Trees, Irregular Lot
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Navigable Water, No Fixed Bridges
  • Other Structures: Boat House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Rear Porch
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Exterior Features:Dock: Yes
  • Lot Features:Irregular Lot: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Navigable Water: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Approach with Ramp: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Other4: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Shared Well
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: R.b. Hunt
  • High School: St. Augustine
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sebastian

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 32670.0
  • Parcel #: 1586600000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28197.03
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Edward G Mussallem Revocable Trust and Byles Marcia M
Bought by
Long Creek Sta Llc
Seller's Agent
Kea Blalock
ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Kea Blalock
ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
List Price
$3,950,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$700,000
-17.72%
Views
105
Current Estimated Value
$2,781,236

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$468,764
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-31.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2016
Bought by
Mussallem Harriet L Revocable
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
Deed $3,250,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Sold $3,250,000 -17.7% $804 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2024 07/01/24 For Sale $3,950,000 -- $977 / 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 $28,197 $1,557,333 $974,400 $582,933
2024 $28,197 $1,545,216 $974,400 $570,816
2023 $28,197 $1,496,113 $857,472 $638,641
2022 $25,604 $1,330,459 $857,472 $472,987
2021 $6,870 $379,850 $0 $0
2020 $6,823 $374,606 $0 $0
2019 $6,839 $366,184 $0 $0
2018 $6,706 $359,356 $0 $0
2017 $6,597 $351,965 $0 $0
2016 $6,680 $362,392 $0 $0
2015 $6,847 $359,873 $0 $0
2014 $6,868 $357,017 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

MLS Number: 2034712

realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

APN: 158660-0000