Enjoy watching the boats from the porch of this high and dry property. The huge oak trees give you the country feel right here at the beach also helping to keep it cooler. Where else can you find a home on the Island under $200K. The perfect location for someone looking for a peaceful quiet location to call home but minutes to the beach. Walk to the Beach by way of (treasure Beach Walkover) A Fully fenced back yard for your Man Toys, kids or your pets. The shed stays too.
ManufacturedProperty Type
1991Year Built
9,375 sq ftLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by KAREN LINDSEY• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY ASSOCIATES
Bought with CJ Haack• TATUM REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
St. Augustine and St. Johns County Board of REALTORS® #198672
Nov 25, 2020
Sold
$177,000
$184/sq ft
Oct 21, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 29, 2020
Listed
$189,900
$198/sq ft
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Enjoy watching the boats from the porch of this high and dry property. The huge oak trees give you the country feel right here at the beach also helping to keep it cooler. Where else can you find a home on the Island under $200K. The perfect location for someone looking for a peaceful quiet location to call home but minutes to the beach. Walk to the Beach by way of (treasure Beach Walkover) A Fully fenced back yard for your Man Toys, kids or your pets. The shed stays too.
realMLS #1075445
Nov 25, 2020
Sold
$177,000
$184/sq ft
Oct 21, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 29, 2020
Listed
$189,900
$198/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1984
Sold
$25,500
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1981
Sold
$19,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,299 (+22.2%)
2024
$2,700 (+6.2%)
2023
$2,543 (−4.1%)
2022
$2,652 (+27.2%)
2021
$2,085 (+27.6%)
$95,000 + $45,329
$140,329
2020
$1,634 (+8.0%)
2019
$1,512 (+16.3%)
2018
$1,300 (+6.5%)
2016
$1,221 (+8.6%)
$52,000 + $23,693
$75,693
2015
$1,124 (+13.9%)
$40,000 + $24,793
$64,793
2014
$987
Tax history for 279 Desoto Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,299 (+22.2%)
2024
$2,700 (+6.2%)
2023
$2,543 (−4.1%)
2022
$2,652 (+27.2%)
2021
$2,085 (+27.6%)
$95,000 + $45,329
$140,329
2020
$1,634 (+8.0%)
2019
$1,512 (+16.3%)
2018
$1,300 (+6.5%)
2016
$1,221 (+8.6%)
$52,000 + $23,693
$75,693
2015
$1,124 (+13.9%)
$40,000 + $24,793
$64,793
2014
$987
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1991
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
St. Johns County
APN
1828830200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Split Bedrooms
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information 1
Room Length: 12
Living Room
Room Width: 20
Room Information 2
Room Description: Combo
Room Length: 8
Dining Room
Room Width: 10
Room Information 3
Room Length: 14
Kitchen
Room Width: 10
Room Information 4
Room Length: 16
Room Width: 10
Room Information 5
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 12
Room Information 6
Room Length: 10
Bedroom 2
Room Width: 10
Room Information 7
Room Description: Utility
Room Length: 10
Other
Room Width: 6
Room Information 8
Room Description: Screened Porch
Room Length: 10
Other
Room Width: 8
Exterior
Pool Features
Private YN: No
Pool Features: None
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Frame
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Manufactured Home
Current Use: Residential, Single Family
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Beach Access
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: Gamble Rogers
Elementary School: W. D. Hartley
High School: Pedro Menendez
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2012
County: St. Johns County
APN: 1828830200
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 2, 2026
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Schools
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
Gamble Rogers Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Pedro Menendez High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
10/10 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
6 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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