$399,900
561 BOXWOOD Place, St. Augustine, FL 32086, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Southwood
- Price
- $399,900
- Beds / Baths
- 2 / 2
- Living area
- 1,613 sqft
- Year built
- 1999
- Type
- Residential
- Lot
- 0.14 ac
- Garage
- 2
- HOA
- $205/mo
- CDD
- No
- Flood zone
- Unknown
- County
- St. Johns
- Days on market
- 209
- Elementary
- W. D. Hartley
- Middle
- Gamble Rogers
- High school
- Pedro Menendez
$248/sqft asking, vs a $206/sqft median across 720 closed sales in 32086 over the last 12 months — 20% above the area's closed prices. Condition and lot vary; that's what a showing is for.
Elevated Southwood living with the updates buyers want. This beautifully maintained concrete block home offers move-in-ready comfort, thoughtful improvements, and easy low-maintenance living in gated Southwood. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a flexible bonus space that is used as a 3rd bedroom (non-conforming). The layout feels bright, comfortable, and practical. The enclosed Florida room adds approx. 120 sq ft and opens to a spacious composite deck, creating a peaceful indoor/outdoor retreat. Inside, enjoy new LVP flooring, fresh paint, updated lighting, and a refreshed kitchen with quartz counters, tile backsplash, and newer appliances. Major updates include roof 2022, HVAC/re-plumb 2017, water heater 2023, and water softener 2024. Community amenities include pool, tennis/pickleball, lawn care, irrigation, and an active social calendar. Polished, well cared for, and ready for easy Southwood living.
What to check on this one
- Verify exact flood zone designation and elevation certificate requirement for St. Augustine/Southwood.
- Confirm roof 2022 date with photos/invoice; get insurer pre-approval if needed.
- Review HOA $205/mo scope: what amenities/services included, any pending special assessments.
- Inspect 1999 plumbing for polybutylene; verify 2017 re-plumb scope and materials used.
- Clarify bonus room 3rd-bedroom status: confirm non-conforming zoning, not permitted as legal bedroom.
- Pull HOA docs: deed restrictions on rentals, lease transfer rules if buyer plans to rent.
Flagged from the listing itself — not an inspection, and no substitute for one. Bring these to the showing.
What this home really costs per month
Loan $319,920 at 6.75% · 30 yr
Not a loan quote. Rate, insurance, and tax are stated assumptions — a lender and an insurance agent give real numbers. Homestead exemption lowers taxes after you file.
Listing courtesy of ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY. Data via realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS), updated Aug 20, 2026, 2:12 PM.
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