Welcome to this stunning 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. Located in the vibrant Rivertown Main St. district, this home provides unparalleled access to the River house & River club amenities.
Active under contract
Price cut: $80K (8/6)
$899,999
281 STERNWHEEL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259
5beds
3,981sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$883,000 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$5/mo HOA
What's special
Covered wrap-around porchSpacious well-designed floor planCozy studyElegant dining room
- 226 days
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 14, 2025 at 06:16am
Listed by:
MARY NELDNER 904-707-1297,
ENGEL & VOLKERS FIRST COAST 904-372-4711
Source: realMLS,MLS#: 2065040

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Butler Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Guest Suite, His and Hers Closets, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Master Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Outside
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,981 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 0007020010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Rivertown
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Jogging Path, Maintenance Grounds, Playground
- HOA fee: $54 annually
- HOA name: Rivertown Association Community
- HOA phone: 904-372-1153
Location
- Region: Saint Johns
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $767,479
- Annual tax amount: $8,601
- Date on market: 1/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
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