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197 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 Property Records

St. Johns County property record for 197 San Marco Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Property Summary

Property TypeHotel
Details4,963 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,325 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$3,250,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$21,938 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN154600-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN154600-0000

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures20 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,963 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,989 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Exterior MaterialConcrete
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Roof TypeSteel Frame/Truss
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,325 sqft (0.26 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area40 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area40 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area128 sqft
Deck Area324 sqft
Canopy100 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address197 SAN MARCO AVE
CitySAINT AUGUSTINE
StateFL
Zip32084-2734
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Hotel
Legal Description2-51 NELMAR TERRACE LOT 87 4 UNITS & RES OR5409/795
Legal Range30E
Legal Township07S
Legal Section48
Legal SubdivisionNELMAR TERRACE REPLAT
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number87
Legal UnitS
JurisdictionST JOHNS FL
Township / Civil DivisionST. AUGUSTINE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract20200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Nelmar Terrace Historic District
listed 2011 · 100 contributing resources · NRIS 11000145

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

197 San Marco Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2021.

Source: St. Johns County records, as of May 7, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 9296, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92652-7261
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021119009
Deed Book / Page5409 / 795
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionST JOHNS FL
Recording DateNov 2, 2021
Property AddressSAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084
Document Number0054090795
Book / Page5409 / 795
Instrument DateNov 1, 2021
Instrument2021119009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2022
Title CompanyESTATE TITLE/STATE AUGUSTINE INC, ESTATE TTL OF ST AUGUSTINE I

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$22,750.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address147 S ROSCOE BLVD, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL 32082-4127

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 9296, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92652-7261
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 San Marco Ave was $21,938, up 8.1% from the year before.

Source: St. Johns County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountySt. Johns County
MunicipalitySt. Augustine City
Unified School DistrictSt. Johns County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$979,139 (-9.59%) Land $336,270 Building $642,869$979,139 (-9.59%) Land $336,270 Building $642,869
2025$21,938.00 (+8.12%)$1,082,990$1,082,990 Land $336,270 Building $746,720
2024$20,290.00 (+5.53%)
2023$19,226.00 (+13.39%)$1,067,208 (+24.51%)$1,067,208 (+24.51%) Land $336,270 Building $730,938
2022$16,956.00$857,112$857,112 Land $336,270 Building $520,842

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 197 San Marco Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
CoastalYes
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 383 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 4 (30% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies436 units insured
incl. 53 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims234 (1984–2024)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2024 · Hurricane Milton
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ian, Sep 2022 · 7 claims
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 53 claims
  • Hurricane Matthew, Oct 2016 · 137 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 197 San Marco Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemST. AUGUSTINE WS
serves 43,069 people · EPA ID FL2550210
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting5
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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