St. Johns County property record for 281 Desoto Rd, Saint Augustine, FL 32080 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,537 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $840,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,145 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 182883-0210 |
| Primary APN | 182883-0210 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,537 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,043 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 281 DESOTO RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT AUGUSTINE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32080-7621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 11-52 TREASURE BCH 1ST ADDN LOT 21 BLK 3 OR5759/1997 |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | TREASURE BEACH 1ST ADDITION REPLAT OF BL |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. AUGUSTINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 21404 |
Source: St. Johns County records · APN 182883-0210
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 DESOTO RD, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32080-7621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ACTION TITLE SERVICES/STATE JOHNS COUNTY, ACTION TTL SVCS OF ST JOHNS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202338344 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5759 / 1997 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 DESOTO RD, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32080-7621 |
| Document Number | 0057591997 |
| Book / Page | 5759 / 1997 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 39-41 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023038344 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | PARADISE TITLE/STATE AUGUSTINE, PARADISE TTL OF ST AUGUSTINE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,880.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5860 US HIGHWAY 1 N, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32095-8028 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 DESOTO RD, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32080-7621 |
| Document Number | 0000057601 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5760/1 |
| Name | THIRD FSLA OF CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 281 DESOTO RD, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32080-7621 |
| Document Number | 0054701130 |
| Book / Page | 5470 / 1130 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 39-41 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022005454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACTION TITLE SERVICES/STATE JOHNS COUNTY, ACTION TTL SVCS OF ST JOHNS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,365.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1770 DICKS CREEK RD, CLEVELAND, GA 30528-8127 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5860 US HIGHWAY 1 N, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32095-8028 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: St. Johns County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | St. Johns County |
| Unified School District | St. Johns County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $481,090 (+2.7%) | $685,453 (+2.84%) Land $155,000 Building $530,453 | |
| 2025 | $6,145.00 (+11.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $468,442 (+209.82%) | $666,511 (+340.81%) Land $170,000 Building $496,511 |
| 2024 | $5,492.00 (+151.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,182.00 (+7.7%) | $151,200 (-15.59%) | $151,200 (-15.59%) Land $151,200 |
| 2022 | $2,026.00 | $179,117 | $179,117 Land $151,200 Building $27,917 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, St. Johns County (12109C), updated September 15, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 7.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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