St. Johns County property record for 253 Vivian James Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,218 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,209 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027141-1350 |
| Primary APN | 027141-1350 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,218 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,867 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,218 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 469 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Finished Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 317 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 253 VIVIAN JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT AUGUSTINE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32092-1883 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 76/80-94 ARBOR MILL PHASE ONE LOT 135 OR4994/1245 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 06S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARBOR MILL PHASE ONE |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 135 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. AUGUSTINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 20908 |
253 Vivian James Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: St. Johns County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 VIVIAN JAMES DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-1883 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202058808 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4994 / 1245 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 253 VIVIAN JAMES DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-1883 |
| Document Number | 0049941245 |
| Book / Page | 4994 / 1245 |
| Map Reference | MB 76 PG 80-94 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020058808 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | LANDMARK TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,443.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 BLOOMFIELD WAY, 175, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-7654 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 VIVIAN JAMES DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-1883 |
| Document Number | 49941247 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4994/1247 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 253 VIVIAN JAMES DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-1883 |
| Document Number | 0044390242 |
| Book / Page | 004439 / 000242 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 65225 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | MARSH LANDING TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,147.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 11399 LANTHAS WAY KING GEORGE VA 22485, KING GEORGE, VA 22485 |
| Document Number | 44390244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 004439/000244 |
| Instrument | 65226 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Vivian James Dr was $4,209 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.6% from the year before.
Source: St. Johns County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | St. Johns County |
| Unified School District | St. Johns County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $335,308 (+2.7%) | $423,680 (+3.42%) Land $110,000 Building $313,680 | |
| 2025 | $4,209.00 (+12.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $326,493 | $409,658 Land $100,000 Building $309,658 |
| 2024 | $3,738.00 (+2.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,664.00 (+2.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $308,050 (+3%) | $437,912 (+17.77%) Land $120,000 Building $317,912 |
| 2022 | $3,560.00 Homeowner's exemption | $299,078 | $371,840 Land $100,800 Building $271,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Vivian James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 121 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 121 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (2008–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 253 Vivian James Dr is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 69% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SJCU-CR214 MAINLAND WTP serves 66,953 people · EPA ID FL2554447 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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