228 Sparrow Branch Cir, Saint Johns, FL 32259 Property Records

St. Johns County property record for 228 Sparrow Branch Cir, Saint Johns, FL 32259

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,007 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.35 acres (15,246 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$470,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,833 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`249540-5570`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`249540-5570`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	16 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,007 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,513 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,413 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	15,246 sqft (0.35 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	506 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Finished/Open Porch
Porch Area	231 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	228 SPARROW BRANCH CIR
City	SAINT JOHNS
State	FL
Zip	32259-5501
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PUD
Legal Description	41/83-91 JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION PARCEL 56 PHASE 1 LOT 557 OR5301/1705
Legal Range	27E
Legal Township	04S
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION PARCEL 56 PHA
Legal Phase	1
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	557
Jurisdiction	ST JOHNS FL
Township / Civil Division	FRUIT COVE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	20808

Owner

Source: St. Johns County records, as of June 17, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	228 SPARROW BRANCH CIR, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259-5501
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 10, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202171381
Deed Book / Page	5301 / 1705
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ST JOHNS FL
Recording Date	Jun 25, 2021
Property Address	228 SPARROW BRANCH CIR, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259-5501
Document Number	0053011705
Book / Page	5301 / 1705
Map Reference	MB 41 PG 83-91
Instrument Date	Jun 15, 2021
Instrument	2021071381
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2021
Title Company	GUARDIAN TITLE & TRUST INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,290.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1509 CULLAIG CT, 1509, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32259-7279

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	228 SPARROW BRANCH CIR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32259-5501

Mortgage

Document Number	0053011708
Date	Jun 25, 2021
Book Page	5301/1708
Instrument	2021071384

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	St. Johns County
Unified School District	St. Johns County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$422,035 (+2.7%)	$480,849 (-1.91%) Land $115,000 Building $365,849
2025	$6,833.00 (+11.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$410,940 (+5.99%)	$490,198 (-0.81%) Land $125,000 Building $365,198
2024	$6,151.00 (+7.25%)
2023	$5,735.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$387,727 (+3%)	$494,209 (+7.65%) Land $120,000 Building $374,209
2022	$5,611.00 Homeowner's exemption	$376,434	$459,099 Land $100,800 Building $358,299

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 44 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	44 in force

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 System	JEA MAJOR GRID serves 826,664 people · EPA ID FL2161328
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2026
Lead	2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 355 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20