When was property at 281 Sternwheel Drive built and last sold?

The property at 281 Sternwheel Drive was built in 2008 and last sold on Jul 26, 2010 for $525,000.

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St. Johns

32259

281 STERNWHEEL Drive

$862,500

● House - Off Market

281 STERNWHEEL Drive

St. Johns, FL 32259

5 Beds

4 Baths, 1 Half Bath

3,981 Ft²

$5,141

Est. Monthly

HOA / Fees

3.04%

Cap Rate

About This Property

Welcome to this original model home in the highly sought-after Rivertown Main St. district! This gorgeous 5 bdrm, 4.5-bath home offers a perfect blend of modern luxury & timeless charm. From the inviting covered wrap-around porch with sunset views, step inside to discover a spacious, well-designed floor plan that includes a cozy study, elegant dining room, parlor, butlers pantry & generous living areas ideal for both relaxation & entertaining. This home has been thoughtfully updated, including a new HVAC system & a replaced roof in 2022, along with updated flooring & fresh interior paint in 2025, ensuring a move-in ready experience. Above the 3 car garage, you'll find a separate charming 5th bdrm/flex space perfect for guests or an in-law suite. Outdoors, enjoy your own private oasis with pool, spa & fireplace perfect for year-round enjoyment. .

Unit Size

3,981 Ft²

Days on Market

308 days

Land Size

0.20 acres

Price per sqft

$226

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$717

HOA Dues

Year Built

2008

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Last updated: 11 months ago (Real MLS #2065040)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Nov 20, 2025	Sold	Premium
Sold
Oct 24, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Oct 15, 2025	Relisted	$899,999
Relisted
Aug 14, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Aug 6, 2025	Price Decreased	$899,999 ↓ $80K (8.2%)
Price Decreased
May 2, 2025	Price Decreased	$980,000 ↓ $27K (2.7%)
Price Decreased
Apr 5, 2025	Price Decreased	$1,007,000 ↓ $50K (4.7%)
Price Decreased
Feb 20, 2025	Price Decreased	$1,057,000 ↓ $18K (1.7%)
Price Decreased
Jan 16, 2025	Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST	$1,075,000
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
Jul 27, 2010	Sold	Premium
Sold
May 24, 2010	Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST	$540,000
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
Jan 7, 2010	Sold	Premium
Sold
May 12, 2009	Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST	$870,942
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 2008

Effective Year Built: 2008
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 5
Bathroom Count: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 20
Building Condition: 7
Building Quality: 1
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 17
Exterior Walls Type: 6
Interior Walls Type: 3
Roof Shape Type: 7
Roof Cover Type: 3
Floor Count: 150
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 2
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 1
Garage Square Area: 673
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 5
Porch Type: 126
Pool Type: 8

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 8,712

Total Building Area: 4,654
Gross Building Area: 4,654
Building Area: 3,981
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 3,981
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: RIVERTOWN MAIN STREET DISTRICT SECTION 1
Land Acres: 0000000200
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 0100
State Land Use Code: 01
Legal Description 1: 63/36-46 RIVERTOWN MAIN STREET DISTRICT SECTION 1 LOT 1 OR3337/1170

Neighborhood

School District Name: St. Johns County School District

Census Tract: 020807

Zoning

Zoning: PUD

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 8B

Subdivision Phase Number: 1
Parcel: 000702-0010
Lot: 1
Meridian: SEC 44 TWN 05S RNG 26E
Municipality: RIVERS EDGE
Latitude: 30.0206
Longitude: -81.6368

Address

Full Address: 281 Sternwheel Dr

Address - House Number: 281
Address - Street Name: Sternwheel
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: FL
City Name: Saint Johns
Carrier Code: H026
4-Digit Zip Code: 8603
Zip Code: 32259

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 4,488

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $831,944
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2018
Tax Rate Code Area: 319

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1621

Valuation Date: Dec 20, 2023
Confidence Score: 79
Final Value: 1,060,332
High Value: 1,232,221
Low Value: 888,444

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $709,301

Market Land Value: $84,000
Market Improvement Value: $625,301

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $436,786

Exemptions

Widow Exemption: Yes

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 26, 2010

Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 27, 2010
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2010035989
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jan 07, 2010
Previous Sale Contract Date: Dec 30, 2009
Previous Sale Amount: $550,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 68

Last Sale Mortgage

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About St. Johns

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$519,000

Sale Price/ft²

$244

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2223 ft²

Average Home Age

16.9 years

Currently For Sale

2849 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: MARY NELDNER, CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
Last Updated: 11 months ago
Data Source: Real MLS, MLS# 2065040

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281 STERNWHEEL Drive

About This Property

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