Late Flagler era 2 BR, 1 BA historic cottage on deep lots surrounded by old growth live oaks and native flora. Enjoyed life on the grounds of Cove Tavern Hotel, later, as a Mellon compound guest cottage. Corner lot. Exacty 281 footsteps to the Atlantic Ocean. Unique opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$608Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Patrick Hamilton• Southern Realty of St Augustine & Crescent Beach
Bought with Patrick Hamilton• Southern Realty of St Augustine & Crescent Beach
Source:St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #137658
Redfin Estimate
$468,277
$48K since sold in May 2024$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 5.1% lower than the average sale price ($493K) of 6 comparable homes.
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #137658
Dec 31, 2012
Sold
$180,000
$234/sq ft
Jul 2, 2012
Listed
$205,000
$266/sq ft
+6
Late Flagler era 2 BR, 1 BA historic cottage on deep lots surrounded by old growth live oaks and native flora. Enjoyed life on the grounds of Cove Tavern Hotel, later, as a Mellon compound guest cottage. Corner lot. Exacty 281 footsteps to the Atlantic Ocean. Unique opportunity.
realMLS #562952
Dec 29, 2011
Sold
$470,000
$610/sq ft
Dec 17, 2010
Listed
$529,000
$687/sq ft
+1
Oceanfront Duplex, Short Sale, Townhouse style side by side units. Being sold ''AS IS'' with inspections welcome. Each unit has Two bedrooms upstairs share full bathroom, first fl is living room,kitchen, half bath, and breakfast nook. Wood deck off LR and Direct Views of Ocean from Master Bedrooms with shared balcony. Dunes block view from first floor. Currently in rental program. Needs some refreshing and updating. Newer kitchen in South Unit. Beach in backyard but Walk to restaurants, beach pavilion, close to shopping.
realMLS #526402
Oct 1, 2010
Listing Removed
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Mar 19, 2010
Listed
$595,000
$773/sq ft
realMLS #512000
Oct 1, 2010
Listing Removed
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Dec 2, 2009
Listed
$595,000
$773/sq ft
realMLS #487322
Nov 30, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 2009
Listed
$850,000
$1,104/sq ft
realMLS #464015
May 6, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 2008
Listed
$895,000
$1,162/sq ft
realMLS #464016
Dec 16, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 2008
Listed
$1,000,000
$1,299/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1980
Sold
$20,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,752 (+17.3%)
$278,460 + $122,161
$400,621
2024
$4,903 (+2.0%)
$278,460 + $122,161
$400,621
2023
$4,805 (+30.4%)
2022
$3,685 (+32.2%)
2021
$2,788 (+10.6%)
2020
$2,521
$112,500 + $58,812
$171,312
2019
$2,521 (+0.3%)
$112,500 + $50,939
$163,439
2018
$2,514 (−2.1%)
$112,500 + $50,939
$163,439
2016
$2,568 (−5.0%)
$112,500 + $46,039
$158,539
2015
$2,703 (+6.1%)
$121,875 + $41,992
$163,867
2014
$2,547
Tax history for 151 Gene Johnson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,752 (+17.3%)
$278,460 + $122,161
$400,621
2024
$4,903 (+2.0%)
$278,460 + $122,161
$400,621
2023
$4,805 (+30.4%)
2022
$3,685 (+32.2%)
2021
$2,788 (+10.6%)
2020
$2,521
$112,500 + $58,812
$171,312
2019
$2,521 (+0.3%)
$112,500 + $50,939
$163,439
2018
$2,514 (−2.1%)
$112,500 + $50,939
$163,439
2016
$2,568 (−5.0%)
$112,500 + $46,039
$158,539
2015
$2,703 (+6.1%)
$121,875 + $41,992
$163,867
2014
$2,547
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Pier
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MATANZAS INLET BEACH SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 770
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 818
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 624
Building Sq. Ft: 1,164
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 4-62 MATANZAS INLET BEACH LOTS A & B (EX TRI PT TO STATE) & LOT 18 (EX E20FT) (EX FDOT PRCL 104 IN OR3152/432) & W5FT LOT C BLK 5 OR5988/468
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,890
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 5
Municipality Name: MARINELAND AREA
Acres: 0.25
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 84
Zoning Code: RS-3
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: MARINELAND AREA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 770
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1994
County: St. Johns County
APN: 1887500010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.1mi
7/10
Gamble Rogers Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
6/10
Pedro Menendez High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
5/10
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$445,000 – $539,000
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