St. Johns County property record for 597 Brown Bear Run, Saint Johns, FL 32259
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,027 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,018 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $405,600 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,902 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010081-1950 |
| Primary APN | 010081-1950 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,027 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,599 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,027 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,018 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Finished Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Patio Area | 385 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 597 BROWN BEAR RUN |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOHNS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32259-9421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 107/80-92 GRAND CREEK NORTH PHASE 1B LOT 195 OR5593/179 |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 05 |
| Legal Section | 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAND CREEK NORTH PHASE 1B |
| Legal Phase | 1B |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 195 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FRUIT COVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 20807 |
597 Brown Bear Run is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: St. Johns County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 597 BROWN BEAR RUN, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259-9421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202266787 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5593 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Property Address | 597 BROWN BEAR RUN, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259-9421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 406 WEST TOPICAL TRCE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32259-1934 |
| Document Number | 0055930183 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 5593/183 |
| Instrument | 2022066788 |
| Name | VYSTAR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 597 Brown Bear Run was $4,902 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.8% 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 | $379,476 (+0.41%) Land $100,000 Building $279,476 | $379,476 (+0.26%) Land $100,000 Building $279,476 | |
| 2025 | $4,902.00 (+13.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $377,942 (+4.17%) | $378,500 (+2.52%) Land $95,000 Building $283,500 |
| 2024 | $4,309.00 (+1.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $362,826 (+3%) | $369,190 (+4.81%) Land $95,000 Building $274,190 |
| 2023 | $4,225.00 (+241%) Homeowner's exemption | $352,258 (+349.31%) | $352,258 (+349.31%) Land $90,000 Building $262,258 |
| 2022 | $1,239.00 | $78,400 | $78,400 Land $78,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 597 Brown Bear Run in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 189 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 189 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1997–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| 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 597 Brown Bear Run is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% 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 71% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | JEA MAJOR GRID serves 826,664 people · EPA ID FL2161328 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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