856 E Dorchester Dr, Saint Johns, FL 32259 Property Records

St. Johns County property record for 856 E Dorchester Dr, Saint Johns, FL 32259

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,104 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,374 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$535,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$8,667 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`249014-0320`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`249014-0320`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,104 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,794 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,104 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2017
Effective Year Built	Effective 2017
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,374 sqft (0.33 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	690 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	298 sqft
Porch	Finished/Open Porch
Porch Area	592 sqft
Patio Area	107 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	856 E DORCHESTER DR
City	SAINT JOHNS
State	FL
Zip	32259-3260
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 32 OR2627/751 & 4377/930
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	32
Jurisdiction	ST JOHNS FL
Township / Civil Division	FRUIT COVE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	20801

Owner

856 E Dorchester Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.

Source: St. Johns County records, as of June 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	856 E DORCHESTER DR, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259-3260
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 23, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201735386
Deed Book / Page	4377 / 930
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ST JOHNS FL
Recording Date	May 23, 2017
Property Address	856 E DORCHESTER DR, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259-3260
Document Number	0043770930
Book / Page	004377 / 000930
Instrument Date	May 18, 2017
Instrument	35386
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2017
Title Company	SOUTHERN TITLE HOLDINGS COMPANY LLC, SOUTHERN TITLE HOLDINGS CO LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,745.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	856 E DORCHESTER DR ST JOHNS FL 322593260, ST JOHNS, FL 32259-3260

Mortgage

Document Number	43770931
Date	May 23, 2017
Book Page	004377/000931
Instrument	35387

Lender

Name	VYSTAR CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	JACKSONVILLE, FL 32232-5085

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	May 22, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 856 E Dorchester Dr was $8,667 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	St. Johns County
Unified School District	St. Johns County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$561,945 (+2.7%)	$776,709 (+1.04%) Land $220,000 Building $556,709
2025	$8,667.00 (+10.94%) Homeowner's exemption	$547,171	$768,693 Land $220,000 Building $548,693
2024	$7,812.00 (+6.05%)
2023	$7,366.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption	$516,262 (+3%)	$709,433 (+2.83%) Land $215,000 Building $494,433
2022	$7,208.00 Homeowner's exemption	$501,225	$689,920 Land $179,200 Building $510,720

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 856 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

Wildfire risk around 856 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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