St. Johns County property record for 71 Water St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
| Square Footage | 3,274 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 14,374 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,497.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 196010-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 3,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,734 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 3,274 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Ceramic Tile Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable/Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Tile Roof |
| Lot Area | 14,374 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 90 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft Garage |
| Pool Area | 600 sqft Pool |
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| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 530 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 71 WATER ST |
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| City | SAINT AUGUSTINE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32084-2890 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3-85 DISMUKES SUB CITY LOT 3 (EX S10FT) & LOT 4 (EX N4FT) BLK T & RIPARIAN RIGHTS OR4675/192 |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN T. DISMUKES SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK T, |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Minor Civil Division | ST. AUGUSTINE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
Source: St. Johns County records · APN 196010-0000
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 71 WATER ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-2890 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Payment JAMES T MERRITT ETAL |
| Feb 01, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer JAMES T & PATRICIA A MERRITT |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 01, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 01, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20197387 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4675 / 192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0029741142 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Property Address | 71 WATER ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-2890 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 71 WATER ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-2890 |
| Document Number | 0054921081 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 5492/1081 |
| Instrument | 2022016193 |
| Name | JAMES T MERRITT ETAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 28 WATER ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084 |
| Type | Balloon Payment |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2027 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 01, 2019 |
| Property Address | 71 WATER ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-2890 |
| Document Number | 0046750192 |
| Book / Page | 004675 / 000192 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | TRUSTED TITLE CORPORATION, TRUSTED TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,000.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 3490 COASTAL HWY ST AUGUSTINE FL 320841724, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-1724 |
| Document Number | 46750200 |
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| Date | Feb 01, 2019 |
| Book Page | 004675/000200 |
| Instrument | 7390 |
| Name | JAMES T & PATRICIA A MERRITT |
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| Address | 28 WATER ST, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084-2883 |
| Special Notes | Lender is also the Seller |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2022 |
Source: St. Johns County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | St. Johns County |
| Municipality | St. Augustine City |
| 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 | $841,107 (+2.7%) | $2,483,780 (-1.02%) Land $1,370,250 Building $1,113,530 | |
| 2025 | $15,497.00 (+7.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $818,994 (+2.9%) | $2,509,385 (+3.18%) Land $1,370,250 Building $1,139,135 |
| 2024 | $14,407.00 (+2.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $795,913 (+3%) | $2,432,010 (+14.32%) Land $1,305,000 Building $1,127,010 |
| 2023 | $14,086.00 (+2.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $772,731 (+3%) | $2,127,409 (+84.83%) Land $661,500 Building $1,465,909 |
| 2022 | $13,701.00 Homeowner's exemption | $750,224 | $1,151,023 Land $556,630 Building $594,393 |
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 | 8.0 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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Abbott Tract Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1983 · 122 contributing resources · NRIS 83001438 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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