St. Johns County property record for 853 E Dorchester Dr, Saint Johns, FL 32259
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,377 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $508,405 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,153 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 249014-0370 |
| Primary APN | 249014-0370 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 18 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,377 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,215 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,857 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 838 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 561 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 853 E DORCHESTER DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JOHNS |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32259-3261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | 54/74-87 PLANTATION ESTATES AT JULINGTON CREEK PLANTATION PARCEL 82 PHASE 2 LOT 37 OR3656/1260 &4043/1719(L/E) |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLANTATION ESTATES AT JULINGTON CREEK PL |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOHNS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FRUIT COVE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
853 E Dorchester Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2015.
Source: St. Johns County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 E DORCHESTER DR, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259-3261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201273845 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3656 / 1260 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0040431719 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 E Dorchester Dr was $9,153 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.9% 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 | $598,980 (+2.7%) | $833,370 (+0.13%) Land $220,000 Building $613,370 | |
| 2025 | $9,153.00 (+10.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $583,233 | $832,320 Land $220,000 Building $612,320 |
| 2024 | $8,251.00 (+5.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,798.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $550,287 (+3%) | $777,844 (+0.11%) Land $215,000 Building $562,844 |
| 2022 | $7,631.00 Homeowner's exemption | $534,259 | $777,004 Land $179,200 Building $597,804 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 853 E Dorchester Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 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 risk around 853 E Dorchester Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 91% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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