2,969 Sq. Ft.
$573 / Sq. Ft.
2,969
Sq. Ft.
$573
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic elegance meets modern living on Water Street. It's not often a house like this comes available - a thoughtfully renovated 1872 residence in the heart of St Augustine's coveted Abbott Tract. Located on this picturesque street, the two-story residence offers the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort, all just steps from the Castillo de San Marcos, downtown St Augustine, the bayfront, and the vibrant uptown district. Set on a deep lot, this home offers a gated driveway with...Historic elegance meets modern living on Water Street. It's not often a house like this comes available - a thoughtfully renovated 1872 residence in the heart of St Augustine's coveted Abbott Tract. Located on this picturesque street, the two-story residence offers the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort, all just steps from the Castillo de San Marcos, downtown St Augustine, the bayfront, and the vibrant uptown district. Set on a deep lot, this home offers a gated driveway with dedicated parking. Brick steps lead you to the inviting covered front porch, where a solid antique wood door is framed by dual French doors opening to both the living room and family room.
  1. Listed by IRENE ARRIOLA • ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Property Details for 56 Water Street

Architectural Style
Historic
Senior Community YN
No
Subdivision Name
Abbott Tract
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2025 02:30 PM

Property Details for 56 Water Street

StatusClosed
MLS #2112045
Days on Market26
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1872
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountySt. Johns County

Location

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Sold By DAVIDSON REALTY, INC.

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Building Information for 56 Water Street

Stories2Year Built1872Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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$10,242 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,286

Property Taxes

$1,956

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Property Information for 56 Water Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: San Marco Ave to east on Locust St. Go to the end and turn south on Water St. #56 is the 2nd house on the right. Please park in front of the house.
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • MLS Area Major: 322-Downtown St Augustine
  • City: St. Augustine
  • State: FL
  • Postal Code: 32084
  • County: St. Johns
  • Latitude: 29.901671
  • Longitude: -81.313082
  • MLS Area Minor: 322-Downtown St Augustine
  • Zoning: RS-1
  • General Property Information: Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information: Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information: Direction Faces: East
  • General Property Information: Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1955500000
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association YN: No
  • General Property Information: CDD Fee YN: No
  • General Property Information: Association YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ketterlinus
  • High School: St. Augustine
  • Middle School: Sebastian
  • Location, Tax, and Legal: High School: St. Augustine
Parking
  • Carport YN: false
  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • General Property Information: Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information: Carport YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3865.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Historic Area
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 49' x 160' MOL
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Living Area: 2969.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8276.4
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Year Built: 1872
  • MLS Approval Status: Yes
  • Room Types: Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Laundry, Other, Office
  • Room Total: 13.0
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • General Property Information: Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Dimensions: 49' x 160' MOL
  • General Property Information: Living Area: 2969.0
  • General Property Information: Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • General Property Information: Building Area Total: 3865.0
  • General Property Information: Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
  • General Property Information: New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 598.18
  • General Property Information: Sold Price/SqFt: 572.58
  • Green Energy Efficient: Construction: Frame, Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Not Available: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Water Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Propane: Yes
  • Water Source: Public: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Electric: True
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Privacy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Salt Water
  • Association Amenities: Water: City
  • Construction Materials: Frame: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fencing: Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing: Privacy: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s): Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground: Yes
  • Pool Features: Salt Water: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Historic: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch: Yes
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 1.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels: Two
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • General Property Information: Furnished: Unfurnished
  • General Property Information: Stories: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances: Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances: Washer: Yes
  • Appliances: Wine Cooler: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplaces Total: 2.0
  • Flooring: Tile: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood: Yes
  • Heating: Central: Yes
  • Heating: Electric: Yes
  • Levels: Two: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features: Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features: Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Room Types: Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Room Types: Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types: Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Room Types: Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types: Bedroom 4: Yes
  • Room Types: Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types: Dining Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Types: Family Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Family Room Level: First
  • Room Types: Kitchen: Yes
  • Room Types: Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Types: Laundry: Yes
  • Room Types: Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Types: Living Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Living Room Level: First
  • Room Types: Office Level: Second
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Types: Other Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Other Room Level: First
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • General Property Information: Entry Level: 1.0
Showing and Remarks
  • Public Remarks: Historic elegance meets modern living on Water Street. It's not often a house like this comes available - a thoughtfully renovated 1872 residence in the heart of St Augustine's coveted Abbott Tract. Located on this picturesque street, the two-story residence offers the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort, all just steps from the Castillo de San Marcos, downtown St Augustine, the bayfront, and the vibrant uptown district. Set on a deep lot, this home offers a gated driveway with dedicated parking. Brick steps lead you to the inviting covered front porch, where a solid antique wood door is framed by dual French doors opening to both the living room and family room.
  • General Property Information: Directions: San Marco Ave to east on Locust St. Go to the end and turn south on Water St. #56 is the 2nd house on the right. Please park in front of the house.
  • General Property Information: Public Remarks: Historic elegance meets modern living on Water Street. It's not often a house like this comes available - a thoughtfully renovated 1872 residence in the heart of St Augustine's coveted Abbott Tract. Located on this picturesque street, the two-story residence offers the perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort, all just steps from the Castillo de San Marcos, downtown St Augustine, the bayfront, and the vibrant uptown district. Set on a deep lot, this home offers a gated driveway with dedicated parking. Brick steps lead you to the inviting covered front porch, where a solid antique wood door is framed by dual French doors opening to both the living room and family room.
Rental
Rental Information
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Propane
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Rental Restrictions: 1 Week: Yes

Property History for 56 Water Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923177806

$1,700,000

+2.0% / yr

Dec 15, 2025

Sold

SASJMLS #255624

$1,700,000
Dec 14, 2025

Sold

NEFMLS #2112045

$1,700,000
Oct 31, 2025

In Contract

SASJMLS #255624

Oct 31, 2025

In Contract

NEFMLS #2112045

Oct 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2112045

$1,776,000
Oct 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #255624

$1,776,000
Jul 10, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514808346

$1,620,000

+33.3% / yr

Jul 10, 2023

Sold

MFRMLS #GC511491

$1,620,000
Apr 2, 2023

Pending

MFRMLS #GC511491

Mar 2, 2023

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC511491

$1,700,000
Feb 7, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639279674

$455,000
Feb 7, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639279674

$455,000
Feb 7, 2019

Sold

SASJMLS #179321

$455,000
Feb 6, 2019

Sold

NEFMLS #938875

$455,000
Jan 31, 2019

Pending

SASJMLS #179321

Dec 14, 2018

Pending

NEFMLS #938875

Nov 30, 2018

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #938875

$525,000
May 26, 2018

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #179321

$525,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923177806

$1,700,000

+2.0% / yr

12/15/2025

Sold

SASJMLS #255624

$1,700,000
12/14/2025

Sold

NEFMLS #2112045

$1,700,000
10/31/2025

In Contract

SASJMLS #255624

10/31/2025

In Contract

NEFMLS #2112045

10/05/2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2112045

$1,776,000
10/04/2025

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #255624

$1,776,000
07/10/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514808346

$1,620,000

+33.3% / yr

07/10/2023

Sold

MFRMLS #GC511491

$1,620,000
04/02/2023

Pending

MFRMLS #GC511491

03/02/2023

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC511491

$1,700,000
02/07/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639279674

$455,000
02/07/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639279674

$455,000
02/07/2019

Sold

SASJMLS #179321

$455,000
02/06/2019

Sold

NEFMLS #938875

$455,000
01/31/2019

Pending

SASJMLS #179321

12/14/2018

Pending

NEFMLS #938875

11/30/2018

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #938875

$525,000
05/26/2018

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #179321

$525,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 56 Water Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$23,476 ($1,956 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,942 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,942 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1872Year Renovated2004CountyST. JOHNSAPN195550 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 Water Street

This home is within St. Johns.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ketterlinus Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sebastian Middle School
Public6 to 8

St. Augustine High School
Public9 to 12

Mky- Head Start /Dpp Pk School
PublicPK to 12

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