481 Tortuga Bay Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 Property Records

St. Johns County property record for 481 Tortuga Bay Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,314 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$370,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$5,613 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Second Mortgage
Sep 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN026551-2430

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN026551-2430

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,314 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,865 sqft
1st Floor Area2,314 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2013
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2013
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area551 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area1,075 sqft
PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area217 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area625 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address481 TORTUGA BAY DR
CitySAINT AUGUSTINE
StateFL
Zip32092-3211
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePUD
Legal Description63/1-13 GLEN ST JOHNS PH 1 LOT 243 OR5079/1180
Legal Range28E
Legal Township05S
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionGLEN ST. JOHNS PHASE 1
Legal Phase1
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number243
JurisdictionST JOHNS FL
Township / Civil DivisionST. AUGUSTINE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract20908

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address481 TORTUGA BAY DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-3211
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 14, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
HOWARD BANK
Sep 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Oct 23, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 14, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202094675
Deed Book / Page5079 / 1180
Prior Transfer DateJul 7, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0040561825
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST JOHNS FL
Property Address481 TORTUGA BAY DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-3211
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0045630864
DateJun 14, 2018
Book Page4563/0864
Instrument2018041750
Lender
NameHOWARD BANK
TypeBank
Address00000
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST JOHNS FL
Property Address481 TORTUGA BAY DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-3211
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 TORTUGA BAY DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-3211

Mortgage

Document Number0050401952
DateSep 14, 2020
Book Page5040/1952
Instrument2020077971
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressJACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term299 Months
DueAug 1, 2045

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST JOHNS FL
Recording DateOct 23, 2020
Property Address481 TORTUGA BAY DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-3211
Document Number0050791180
Book / Page5079 / 1180
Map ReferenceMB 63 PG 1-13
Instrument DateOct 20, 2020
Instrument2020094675
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2022
Title CompanyWATSON TTL SVCS OF NORTH FL

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,590.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 600781, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32260-0781

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 TORTUGA BAY DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-3211

Mortgage

Document Number0050791182
DateOct 23, 2020
Instrument5079/1182
Lender
NameHOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$332,762 (+2.7%)$451,629 (-5.04%) Land $100,000 Building $351,629
2025$5,613.00 (+9.1%) Homeowner's exemption$324,014 (+2.9%)$475,595 (+6.82%) Land $112,000 Building $363,595
2024$5,145.00 (+4.4%) Homeowner's exemption$314,882 (+3%)$445,216 (+3.03%) Land $110,000 Building $335,216
2023$4,928.00 (+5.75%) Homeowner's exemption$305,711 (+3%)$432,112 (+4.92%) Land $105,000 Building $327,112
2022$4,660.00 Homeowner's exemption$296,807$411,857 Land $89,600 Building $322,257

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 103 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies103 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 RiskModerate
above 56% of the US · lower than 72% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemJEA MAJOR GRID
serves 826,664 people · EPA ID FL2161328
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 155 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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