St. Johns County property record for 540 Columbus St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,975 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 126250-0000 |
| Primary APN | 126250-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plywood |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Street Address | 540 COLUMBUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT AUGUSTINE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32084-4778 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 10 E1/2 HUERTAS GRANT SUB E 75 OF W325 OF S107.6FT OF LOT 1 BLK 18 O3895/1093 |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST 1/2 HUERTAS GRANT |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. AUGUSTINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
Source: St. Johns County records · APN 126250-0000
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 COLUMBUS ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-4778 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BARRY S KASS AND CAROL P KASS |
| Jul 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KASS BARRY S & CAROL P TR (RT) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038951093 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Property Address | 540 COLUMBUS ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-4778 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 06, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 COLUMBUS ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-4778 |
| Document Number | 0057801800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5780/1800 |
| Instrument | 2023049211 |
| Name | BARRY S KASS AND CAROL P KASS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 3832 HICKORY LN, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32086 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 43 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Property Address | 540 COLUMBUS ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-4778 |
| Document Number | 0050421712 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 08, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLDE TOWNE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 COLUMBUS ST ST AUGUSTINE FL 320844778, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-4778 |
| Document Number | 0050421712 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 005042/001712 |
| Instrument | 78756 |
| Name | KASS BARRY S & CAROL P TR (RT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3832 HICKORY LN, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32086-7103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Rate | 8.5% |
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Source: St. Johns County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | St. Johns County |
| Unified School District | St. Johns County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97,131 (-39.14%) | $181,961 (+14.01%) Land $131,250 Building $50,711 | |
| 2025 | $1,975.00 (+18.19%) | $159,594 (+24.51%) | $159,594 (+24.51%) Land $116,250 Building $43,344 |
| 2024 | $1,671.00 (+12.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,483.00 (+16.04%) | $128,181 (+27.05%) | $128,181 (+27.05%) Land $78,488 Building $49,693 |
| 2022 | $1,278.00 | $100,891 | $100,891 Land $61,562 Building $39,329 |
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 X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| 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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