8515 Florence Cove Rd

48,351 / 1.11
Lot Size / Acres

Description

See video. The canvas to develop your riverfront dream home on a historic piece of Old Florida. Reside in a segment of William Bartram's 500 acre tract where Bartram attempted to operate a rice farm before abandoning the settlement in 1766. The area would later be part of a 1,000 acre land grant to Captain William Rainsford in 1768, becoming part of many settlements that would evolve along Six Mile Creek. Today, the area represents an example of pastoral Florida charm progressing into an expanding...See video. The canvas to develop your riverfront dream home on a historic piece of Old Florida. Reside in a segment of William Bartram's 500 acre tract where Bartram attempted to operate a rice farm before abandoning the settlement in 1766. The area would later be part of a 1,000 acre land grant to Captain William Rainsford in 1768, becoming part of many settlements that would evolve along Six Mile Creek. Today, the area represents an example of pastoral Florida charm progressing into an expanding suburban corridor. This 1 acre parcel is your point of departure to the St. Johns River with 100' of SE waterfront exposure. Encompassing 31 lots, Florence Cove is an enclave canopied by live oaks & roaming with peacocks. The 400'+ deep lot offers an area to construct a residence that balances a natural & private location. No HOA. Only a mile away from the forthcoming First Coast Expressway. Building setbacks: 25' front; 8' side; 10' back. See MLS# 2097195 for possible home build.
  1. Listed by CHRISTIAN OLIVA , LLC • WATSON REALTY CORP
    P: (904)-933-6100 C: (904)-933-6100 christian@christianoliva.com
  2. Listed by BABS BOWLER • WATSON REALTY CORP
    P: (904)-333-2779 C: (904)-333-2779 babsbowler@watsonrealtycorp.com

Property Details for 8515 Florence Cove Road

Senior Community YN
No
View
River
Waterfront Features
Navigable Water, River Access, River Front
Subdivision Name
Florence Cove
LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2026 12:17 PM

Property Details for 8515 Florence Cove Road

StatusActive
MLS #2096376
Days on Market362
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Land
Year Built-
Lot Size1.11 AC
CountySt. Johns County

Location

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Building Information for 8515 Florence Cove Road

Lot Size1.11 AC

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$3,131 per month

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Principal and Interest

$2,865

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 8515 Florence Cove Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: From Shands Bridge, south on SR 13. Right on Florence Cove Rd. 8515 on left.
  • MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
  • City: St. Augustine
  • State: FL
  • Postal Code: 32092
  • County: St. Johns
  • Latitude: 29.987799
  • Longitude: -81.587144
  • MLS Area Minor: 302-Orangedale Area
  • General Property Information: Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information: Water Frontage Feet: 100.0
  • General Property Information: Senior Community YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt: Yes
  • View: River: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Navigable Water: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: River Access: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: River Front: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0114700000
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association YN: No
  • General Property Information: CDD Fee YN: No
  • General Property Information: Association YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wards Creek
  • High School: Bartram Trail
  • Middle School: Pacetti Bay
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Dead End Street, Few Trees, Wetlands
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.11
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102' x 412' x 100' x 432'
  • Number Of Lots: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.11
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 48351.6
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • MLS Approval Status: Yes
  • Development Status: Raw Land
  • General Property Information: Number Of Lots: 1.0
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Acres: 1.11
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Dimensions: 102' x 412' x 100' x 432'
  • General Property Information: List Price/Acre: 518018.02
  • Lot Features: Cleared: Yes
  • Lot Features: Few Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features: Wetlands: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Septic Tank: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Not Available: Yes
  • Utilities: Water Available: Yes
  • Water Source: Public: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 0.0
Agent
Showing and Remarks
  • Public Remarks: SEE VIDEO. The canvas to develop your riverfront dream home on a historic piece of Old Florida. Reside in a segment of William Bartram's 500 acre tract where Bartram attempted to operate a rice farm before abandoning the settlement in 1766. The area would later be part of a 1,000 acre land grant to Captain William Rainsford in 1768, becoming part of many settlements that would evolve along Six Mile Creek. Today, the area represents an example of pastoral Florida charm progressing into an expanding suburban corridor. This 1 acre parcel is your point of departure to the St. Johns River with 100' of SE waterfront exposure. Encompassing 31 lots, Florence Cove is an enclave canopied by live oaks & roaming with peacocks. The 400'+ deep lot offers an area to construct a residence that balances a natural & private location. No HOA. Only a mile away from the forthcoming First Coast Expressway. Building setbacks: 25' front; 8' side; 10' back. See MLS# 2097195 for possible home build.
  • General Property Information: Directions: From Shands Bridge, south on SR 13. Right on Florence Cove Rd. 8515 on left.
  • General Property Information: Public Remarks: SEE VIDEO. The canvas to develop your riverfront dream home on a historic piece of Old Florida. Reside in a segment of William Bartram's 500 acre tract where Bartram attempted to operate a rice farm before abandoning the settlement in 1766. The area would later be part of a 1,000 acre land grant to Captain William Rainsford in 1768, becoming part of many settlements that would evolve along Six Mile Creek. Today, the area represents an example of pastoral Florida charm progressing into an expanding suburban corridor. This 1 acre parcel is your point of departure to the St. Johns River with 100' of SE waterfront exposure. Encompassing 31 lots, Florence Cove is an enclave canopied by live oaks & roaming with peacocks. The 400'+ deep lot offers an area to construct a residence that balances a natural & private location. No HOA. Only a mile away from the forthcoming First Coast Expressway. Building setbacks: 25' front; 8' side; 10' back. See MLS# 2097195 for possible home build.
Rental
Rental Information
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Available

Property History for 8515 Florence Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2097195

$1,239,500
Jul 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2096376

$575,000
Jun 29, 2025

Expired

NEFMLS #2000121

$600,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2097195

$1,239,500
07/01/2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2096376

$575,000
06/29/2025

Expired

NEFMLS #2000121

$600,000

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Public Records for 8515 Florence Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$3,193 ($266 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtLot Size48,352 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1972ZoningRS3CountyST. JOHNSAPN011470 0000

Schools near 8515 Florence Cove Road

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

Pacetti Bay Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bartram Trail High School
Public8 to 12

Trout Creek Academy
PublicK to 8

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8515 Florence Cove Road is a 1.11 ac of land for sale in St. Augustine, FL 32092. This property was listed for sale on July 2, 2025 by WATSON REALTY CORP, it's currently listed at $575,000. This listing's school district is St. Johns. Nearby schools include Wards Creek Elementary School, Pacetti Bay Middle School and Bartram Trail High School. 8515 Florence Cove Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1.11 ac of land on a 48,351 sq. ft. / 1.11 acres lot.

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