NOT LISTED FOR SALE

717 E Dorchester Dr Saint Johns, FL 32259

Fruit Cove Area

Estimated Value: $775,000 - $883,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,653 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 4, 2025

Last sale price $798,000 $218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,478 / mo

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 40 Feet of Waterfront
  • Access To Lagoon or Estuary
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Julington Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Parking

About This Home

As of November 2025

Rare opportunity in Julington Creek's gated community Plantation Estates! Traditional ICI family home on the long end of lagoon in Magnolia Preserve! Gorgeous double door entry leads to open foyer dining & living room(s) Loads of natural light w/ So exposure in back yard. Mature trees provide ample shade & privacy. Great bones: High ceilings w/ coffer, wood floors, no step downs! Oversize neutral tile beautiful, molded windows & French doors leading to tiled covered screened lanai. Gather family in great room w/ fireplace & transom windows. Kitchen has stainless appliances, custom ceramic cooktop, granite counter tops tiled backsplash & 40'' raised panel cabinets & fluted moldings. Ideal floor plan w split bedrooms, generous Owner's suite leading to patio, Cabana bath & downstairs study w French doors, separate laundry room, upstairs bedroom full bath & bonus flex room w plumbed area for morning kitchen! Home Theatre system featuring black out shades & mechanized retractable screen!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanie Leapley

COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY License #3203273 Listed on: 05/29/2025

COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Co-Listed By

Joseph Denny

COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY License #3457656

Last Buyer's Agent

Christina Swyers

EXP REALTY LLC License #3613867

EXP REALTY LLC

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,288

Year Built

  • Built in 2006 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 13,504 Sq Ft Lot
  • 40 Feet of Waterfront
  • North Facing Home
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick or Stone Veneer
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Veneer
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,653 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Screened Porch
  • Pond Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lagoon or Estuary
  • Property near a lagoon
  • Screened Patio

Schools

  • Durbin Creek Elementary School
  • Fruit Cove Middle School
  • Creekside High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2490130410

Community Details

Overview

  • Plantation Estates At Julington Creek Plantation Association
  • Plantation Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Children's Pool
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,288

Year Built

Built in 2006 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

HOA Fees

$212 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: Plantation Estates
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 3653.0
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information List PriceSqFt2: 218.45
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • General Property Information Accessibility Features YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Flooring Tile: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Cooling Zoned: Yes
  • Security Features Security System Owned: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Association Amenities Children's Pool: Yes
  • Interior Features Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • General Property Information Entry Level2: 1.0
  • Waterfront Features Lagoon: Yes
  • General Property Information Water Frontage Feet: 40
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • ViewPond: Yes
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: North
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • General Property Information Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • Interior Features Jack and Jill Bath: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • Security Features Gated with Guard: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • General Property Information Homestead YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Jack and Jill Bath, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Major Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Living Area: 3653.0
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: 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: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:Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Spa Features:Community2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:His and Hers Closets: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Pond, Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lagoon
  • Construction Type: Stone Veneer, Stucco
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers in Front: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone Veneer: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gated2: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Gated with Guard, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Electric3: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 495.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Pool, Basketball Court, Children's Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Jogging Path, Playground, Security, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association #2 Fee: 560.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: PLANTATION ESTATES AT JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 495.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Name: PLANTATION ESTATES AT JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION
  • Association Amenities:Basketball Court: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Jogging Path: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee 2: 560.0
  • General Property Information:Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
  • Association Amenities:Security: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Gated: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Durbin Creek
  • High School: Creekside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Fruit Cove

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13503.6
  • Parcel #: 2490130410
  • Zoning Description: Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7287.93
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Nov 3, 2025
Sold by
Rafanowicz Donna K
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jeanie Leapley
COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Christina Swyers
EXP REALTY LLC
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$798,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-20.04%
Views
160
Current Estimated Value
$837,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,374
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.13%
Original Mortgage
$762,850
Outstanding Balance
$757,053
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,790

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2020
Closed on
Aug 28, 2020
Sold by
Desai Virendra D and Desai Jignasa V
Bought by
Rafanowicz David John and Rafanowicz Donna K
Seller's Agent
Denette Triplett
RE/MAX SPECIALISTS
Buyer's Agent
Jeanie Leapley
COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY
List Price
$615,000
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2011
Sold by
Desai Virendra and Desai Jignasa V
Bought by
Desai Virendra D and Desai Jignasa V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2007
Sold by
Intervest Construction Of Jax Inc
Bought by
Desai Virendra and Desai Jignasa V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$556,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Saint Johns, FL

  • Eric Rakers Real Estate Agent - UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY

    Eric Rakers

    UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY

    (904) 569-5487

    56 Total Sales

    1 in Fruit Cove

    $485,000 Price

    Eric Rakers
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  • Jordan May Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE

    Jordan May

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE

    (904) 932-0281

    321 Total Sales

    3 in Fruit Cove

    $520K - $1.5M Price Range

    Jordan May
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  • Kelly Crouse Real Estate Agent - BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

    Kelly Crouse

    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

    (904) 914-5004

    81 Total Sales

    12 in Fruit Cove

    $214K - $2.1M Price Range

    Kelly Crouse
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  • Shelly Zeisel Real Estate Agent - WATSON REALTY CORP

    Shelly Zeisel

    WATSON REALTY CORP

    (904) 830-6607

    59 Total Sales

    2 in Fruit Cove

    $496K - $535K Price Range

    Shelly Zeisel
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  • Jeannette Olague Real Estate Agent - LOKATION

    Jeannette Olague

    LOKATION

    (833) 677-2959

    43 Total Sales

    1 in Fruit Cove

    $389,900 Price

    Jeannette Olague
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  • Gina St Leon Real Estate Agent - BEACH HOMES REALTY, LLC.

    Gina St Leon

    BEACH HOMES REALTY, LLC.

    (909) 345-5950

    51 Total Sales

    1 in Fruit Cove

    $389,900 Price

    Gina St Leon
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$803,000 Closing Bear Llc
Rafanowicz David John $595,000 Sheffield & Boatright Ttl Sv
Desai Virendra D -- Attorney
Desai Virendra $695,000 Associated Land Title Group
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $762,850
Closed Rafanowicz David John $510,400
Previous Owner Desai Virendra $556,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/04/2025 11/04/25 Sold $798,000 0.0% $218 / Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Price Changed $798,000 -3.3% $218 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Price Changed $825,000 -2.7% $226 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Price Changed $848,000 -5.6% $232 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $898,000 -5.3% $246 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $948,000 -5.0% $260 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $998,000 +67.7% $273 / Sq Ft
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $595,000 -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $595,000 -3.3% $156 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2020 07/05/20 For Sale $615,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

Tax History

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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
2026 $8,021 $740,368 $210,000 $530,368
2025 $6,852 $504,162
2024 $6,852 $489,953
2023 $6,852 $475,683 $0 $0
2022 $6,704 $461,828 $0 $0
2021 $6,471 $448,377 $0 $0
2020 $6,089 $418,395 $0 $0
2019 $6,200 $408,988 $0 $0
2018 $6,107 $401,362 $0 $0
2017 $6,063 $393,107 $0 $0
2016 $6,048 $396,573 $0 $0
2015 $6,140 $393,816 $0 $0
2014 $6,163 $390,691 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeanie Leapley Real Estate Agent - COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jeanie Leapley

    COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

    (904) 673-8846

    59 Total Sales

    Jeanie Leapley
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  • Joseph Denny Real Estate Agent - COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Joseph Denny

    COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

    (904) 994-2399

    55 Total Sales

    Joseph Denny
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  • Christina Swyers Real Estate Agent - EXP REALTY LLC

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Christina Swyers

    EXP REALTY LLC

    (314) 629-5867

    128 Total Sales

    Christina Swyers
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  • Denette Triplett Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Denette Triplett

    RE/MAX

    (904) 568-2022

    86 Total Sales

    Denette Triplett
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Map

Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

MLS Number: 2089385

realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

APN: 249013-0410

Florida St. Johns County Saint Johns 32259

717 E Dorchester Dr, Saint Johns, FL

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