St. Johns County property record for 279 Cervantes Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,500 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,285 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 094853-0010 |
| Primary APN | 094853-0010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,882 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 705 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 420 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 279 CERVANTES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT AUGUSTINE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32084-2556 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS3 |
| Legal Description | 61/77-78 ESTATES AT CERVANTES LOT 1 OR3466/1378 |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATES AT CERVANTES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. AUGUSTINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 21002 |
279 Cervantes Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2011.
Source: St. Johns County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 CERVANTES AVE, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-2556 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201141848 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3466 / 1378 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Cervantes Ave was $2,285 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14.4% 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 | $188,049 (+2.7%) | $422,489 (+4.99%) Land $80,000 Building $342,489 | |
| 2025 | $2,285.00 (+14.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,105 (+2.9%) | $402,400 (-6.54%) Land $80,000 Building $322,400 |
| 2024 | $1,998.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $177,945 (+3%) | $430,551 (+10.95%) Land $75,000 Building $355,551 |
| 2023 | $1,954.00 (+3.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,762 (+3%) | $388,046 (+37.14%) Land $75,000 Building $313,046 |
| 2022 | $1,886.00 Homeowner's exemption | $167,730 | $282,957 Land $61,600 Building $221,357 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Cervantes Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 43 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
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 279 Cervantes Ave is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 87% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | ST. AUGUSTINE WS serves 43,069 people · EPA ID FL2550210 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 253 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: IQ Fiber.
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