$849,000
198 PARKSIDE Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32095
Palencia
- Price
- $849,000
- Beds / Baths
- 5 / 4
- Living area
- 2,965 sqft
- Year built
- 2003
- Type
- Residential
- Lot
- 0.28 ac
- Garage
- 3
- HOA
- $10/mo
- CDD
- Yes
- Flood zone
- Unknown
- County
- St. Johns
- Days on market
- 78
- Elementary
- Palencia
- Middle
- Pacetti Bay
- High school
- Allen D. Nease
$286/sqft asking, vs a $206/sqft median across 1,018 closed sales in 32095 over the last 12 months — 39% above the area's closed prices. Condition and lot vary; that's what a showing is for.
Presenting 198 Parkside Drive in Palencia, built and designed by Richard R. Dostie, this Craftsman style home has over 2,900 square feet and is perfectly located on over a quarter acre that backs up to the neighborhood preserve. The Royal Vilano floor plan is ideal for those who like to entertain friends and family, with a large, upgraded kitchen that looks out over the living room and a separate den / office space that's great for family movie night. The expansive first floor master suite has wonderful backyard views, walk-in closet, his / her sinks, and a walk-in shower with separate tub. The first floor also includes 3 other guest bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, laundry area, and a 3-car garage. Upstairs you'll find a large 19x13 fifth bedroom and another full bathroom, a perfect space to use as a guest suite. The exterior of the home has covered front and back porches, and lots of privacy in the backyard with plenty of room for a pool. The Palencia community was designed with nature in mind and has lots of walking trails, boardwalks, and sidewalks in the shade of beautiful North Florida hard woods. There is a plethora of resort style amenities afforded to community residents which include; a fitness center, aerobics room, playgrounds, pools, security gate, tennis, and pickleball. This is North Florida living at its finest.
What to check on this one
- Verify exact flood zone designation and get elevation certificate if in AE/VE.
- Confirm roof age and condition; obtain 4-point inspection given 23-year-old construction.
- Review CDD bond payoff amount and remaining assessment term.
- Request HOA/CDD documents, covenants, and any rental restrictions.
- Verify plumbing type (polybutylene common in 2003 builds—check for leaks/claims history).
- Confirm HVAC age and warranty status; get maintenance records.
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 $679,200 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 ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY. Data via realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS), updated Aug 16, 2026, 6:42 AM.
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