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St Augustine,FL 32084
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,603 sqft
Price per Sqft $860
Subdivision Surfside
MLS Listing ID 2074920
Style Cottage,Historic
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Fixer,To Be Built,Updated/Remodeled
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)
Year Built 1916
Annual Tax Amount $3,325
Lot Size 1.150 Acres
Acres 1.15
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Historic Waterfront Retreat with Development Potential. Welcome to 177 Surfside Ave, a historic beach cottage on multiple waterfront lots along a tidal creek connecting to the Intracoastal Waterway. Once home to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis, this early 1900s retreat features a coquina fireplace and a separate 1/1 guest house, currently a vacation rental. Zoned CHT (Commercial Highway Tourist), the property offers versatile development potential, allowing for residential, vacation rentals, boutique lodging, or mixed-use projects (pending approval). Build additional homes or expand upon this unique slice of Old Florida charm. Just steps from the beach and Vilano Beach Town Center, this property blends privacy, accessibility, and investment opportunity in one of St. Augustine's most desirable locations. Listing agent must be present for all showings. No lockbox. Buyer needs to confirm zoning & historical status if intend any other use. Conveniently located, this property is within walking and biking distance of the Vilano Beach Town Center, which offers Publix Grocery/Pharmacy, shopping, restaurants, and the Vilano Pier and Dock.
Come and experience the same peaceful lifestyle enjoyed by one of America's most celebrated authors, with the added charm of a cozy, historic beach cottage and abundant natural beauty.
Private Remarks: Listing agent must be present during showings. No lockbox. Sellers are licensed Realtors.
Location
State FL
County St. Johns
Community Surfside
Area 266-Vilano Beach
Direction From east end of the Vilano Bridge go north on A1A. Turn left on W San Carlos. Continue onto A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway. In 1.8 mi, turn left to stay on A1A. Turn left onto Surfside Ave. Home will be on the left. From Ponte Vedra Beach go south on A1A turn right on Surfside Ave to 177 on left.
Rooms
Other Rooms Shed(s),Workshop
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,His and Hers Closets,Kitchen Island,Split Bedrooms,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Central,Electric
Cooling Central Air,Electric
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Exterior Feature Outdoor Shower
Parking Features Off Street,Other
Utilities Available Electricity Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Waterfront Description Creek,Intracoastal,Marsh,Navigable Water,River Access
View Creek/Stream,Intracoastal,River,Trees/Woods,Water
Roof Type Metal
Porch Covered,Deck,Porch,Rear Porch
Garage No
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Irregular Lot,Many Trees,Split Possible,Wooded
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage,Historic
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction No
Construction Status Fixer,To Be Built,Updated/Remodeled
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1468200000
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
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