16 May St

St. Augustine, FL 32084

$900,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
5,272 Sq. Ft.
$171 / Sq. Ft.
5,272
Sq. Ft.
$171
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/18/23Virtual Tour
Closed 12/18/23Virtual Tour
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16 May Street
16 May Street
16 May Street
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Description

Indulge in the captivating splendor of Pillars Castle: a harmonious blend of heritage and opulence. Prepare to be transported to a realm of timeless allure, where history intertwines seamlessly with luxury. Once the residence of the esteemed sculptor, C. Adrian Pillars, this Moorish castle constructed between 1917 and 1924 is a living masterpiece, having witnessed the creation of iconic sculptures, including the renowned ''Life'' circa 1920. While preserving its rich historical legacy, Pillars Castle...Indulge in the captivating splendor of Pillars Castle: a harmonious blend of heritage and opulence. Prepare to be transported to a realm of timeless allure, where history intertwines seamlessly with luxury. Once the residence of the esteemed sculptor, C. Adrian Pillars, this Moorish castle constructed between 1917 and 1924 is a living masterpiece, having witnessed the creation of iconic sculptures, including the renowned ''Life'' circa 1920. While preserving its rich historical legacy, Pillars Castle embraces modernity in its meticulously renovated kitchen. This culinary haven features top-tier stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, a dedicated coffee bar, and an expansive center island and peninsula bar.
  1. Listed by DANIELLE E FRASER • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
    P: (571)-386-6354 C: (571)-386-6354 danielle@daniellefraserrealestate.com

Property Details for 16 May Street

Architectural Style
Spanish
Senior Community YN
No
Subdivision Name
Nelmar Terrace
LISTING UPDATED: 03/12/2025 11:45 AM

Property Details for 16 May Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1257836
Days on Market24
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,008 SF
CountySt. Johns County

Location

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Building Information for 16 May Street

Stories3Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,008 SF

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$5,714 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,386

Property Taxes

$1,328

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Property Information for 16 May Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: Go north from Downtown on San Marco Avenue. At the cirlce, turn right onto May Street toward the Vilano Bridge. # 16 is on the left. Pull in driveway before the pink pillars.
  • MLS Area Major: 321-North City-St Augustine
  • City: St Augustine
  • State: FL
  • Postal Code: 32084
  • County: St. Johns
  • Latitude: 29.91009
  • Longitude: -81.318009
  • MLS Area Minor: 321-North City-St Augustine
  • General Property Information: Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information: Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information: Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1540600000
  • Tax Legal Description: NELMAR TERRACE
  • 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
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport YN: true
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • General Property Information: Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information: Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information: Carport YN: Yes
  • General Property Information: Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 76x158
  • Living Area: 5272.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
  • Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • MLS Approval Status: Yes
  • Room Types: Living Room, Family Room, Office, Loft, Utility Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Other
  • Room Total: 13.0
  • General Property Information: Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Dimensions: 76x158
  • General Property Information: Living Area: 5272.0
  • General Property Information: Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • General Property Information: New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 265.36
  • General Property Information: Sold Price/SqFt: 170.71
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available: Yes
  • Water Source: Public: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
  • Pool Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Block: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Concrete: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Balcony: Yes
  • Fencing: Back Yard: Yes
  • Pool Features: None: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Architectural Style: Spanish: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Yes
Interior Features
  • Stories: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • General Property Information: Stories: 3.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances: Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances: Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances: Washer: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplaces Total: 1.0
  • Flooring: Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood: Yes
  • Heating: Central: Yes
  • Heating: Electric: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer: 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
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar: Yes
  • Room Types: Bedroom 1: Yes
  • Room Types: Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Room Types: Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Room Types: Dining Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Family Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Great Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Kitchen: Yes
  • Room Types: Living Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Loft: Yes
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Room Types: Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Types: Other Room: Yes
Agent
Showing and Remarks
  • Public Remarks: Indulge in the captivating splendor of Pillars Castle: a harmonious blend of heritage and opulence. Prepare to be transported to a realm of timeless allure, where history intertwines seamlessly with luxury. Once the residence of the esteemed sculptor, C. Adrian Pillars, this Moorish castle constructed between 1917 and 1924 is a living masterpiece, having witnessed the creation of iconic sculptures, including the renowned ''Life'' circa 1920. While preserving its rich historical legacy, Pillars Castle embraces modernity in its meticulously renovated kitchen. This culinary haven features top-tier stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, a dedicated coffee bar, and an expansive center island and peninsula bar.
  • General Property Information: Directions: Go north from Downtown on San Marco Avenue. At the cirlce, turn right onto May Street toward the Vilano Bridge. # 16 is on the left. Pull in driveway before the pink pillars.
  • General Property Information: Public Remarks: Indulge in the captivating splendor of Pillars Castle: a harmonious blend of heritage and opulence. Prepare to be transported to a realm of timeless allure, where history intertwines seamlessly with luxury. Once the residence of the esteemed sculptor, C. Adrian Pillars, this Moorish castle constructed between 1917 and 1924 is a living masterpiece, having witnessed the creation of iconic sculptures, including the renowned ''Life'' circa 1920. While preserving its rich historical legacy, Pillars Castle embraces modernity in its meticulously renovated kitchen. This culinary haven features top-tier stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, a dedicated coffee bar, and an expansive center island and peninsula bar.
  • Historical Information: Public Historical Remarks 1: iNTERIOR aMENITIES-Stained Glass Window(s): Y, Tri-Level: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Courtyard Entry Garage: Y
  • Historical Information: Public Historical Remarks 2: Bedroom Features-Apartment: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, Tile Fireplace: Y, Structure Slab: Y, Fenced Partial: Y
  • Historical Information: Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other, Unit Type: Spanish, Loft, Tri-Level
Rental
Rental Information
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Roof: Shingle

Property History for 16 May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2087301

$1,695,000—
Nov 11, 2025

Expired

NEFMLS #2087301

$1,595,000—
Jul 14, 2025

Price Change

NEFMLS #2087301

$1,645,000—
May 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2087301

$1,695,000—
Dec 18, 2023

Sold

SASJMLS #237231

$900,000—
Dec 17, 2023

Sold

NEFMLS #1257836

$900,000—
Dec 14, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524621480

$900,000—
Dec 14, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524621480

$900,000

+2.4% / yr

Nov 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #237231

$1,399,000—
Nov 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #1257836

$1,399,000—
Jul 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466393859

$850,000

+0.8% / yr

Jun 30, 2021

Sold

NEFMLS #1101613

$850,000—
May 19, 2021

Pending

NEFMLS #1101613

—
Mar 25, 2021

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #1101613

$880,000—
Jan 10, 2020

Expired

SASJMLS #185732

—
Jan 10, 2020

Sold

SASJMLS #185732

$729,900—
Jan 10, 2020

Expired

SASJMLS #185732

—
Jan 8, 2020

Expired

NEFMLS #979944

$729,900—
Jul 3, 2019

Price Change

SASJMLS #185732

$750,000—
Feb 21, 2019

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #979944

$765,000—
Feb 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #185732

$765,000—
Jan 4, 2019

Withdrawn

SASJMLS #159769

—
Jan 4, 2019

Sold

SASJMLS #159769

$765,000—
Jan 4, 2019

Withdrawn

SASJMLS #159769

—
Dec 31, 2018

Expired

NEFMLS #802433

—
Nov 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #802433

$869,000—
Nov 12, 2015

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #159769

$869,000—
Mar 5, 2014

Sold

NEFMLS #668338

$800,000—
Mar 5, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #411787209

$800,000—
Mar 5, 2014

Sold

SASJMLS #144958

$800,000—
Feb 16, 2014

Pending

NEFMLS #668338

—
Feb 14, 2014

Pending

SASJMLS #144958

—
Jan 22, 2014

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #668338

$825,000—
Jun 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #144958

$825,000—
May 30, 2013

Expired

NEFMLS #644824

$998,000—
May 19, 2013

Withdrawn

SASJMLS #139951

—
May 19, 2013

Sold

SASJMLS #139951

$998,000—
May 19, 2013

Withdrawn

SASJMLS #139951

—
Nov 28, 2012

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #644824

$998,000—
Nov 27, 2012

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #139951

$998,000—
Oct 13, 2012

Expired

SASJMLS #136711

—
Oct 12, 2012

Sold

SASJMLS #136711

$1,054,000—
May 12, 2012

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #136711

$1,054,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2087301

$1,695,000
11/11/2025

Expired

NEFMLS #2087301

$1,595,000
07/14/2025

Price Change

NEFMLS #2087301

$1,645,000
05/12/2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2087301

$1,695,000
12/18/2023

Sold

SASJMLS #237231

$900,000
12/17/2023

Sold

NEFMLS #1257836

$900,000
12/14/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524621480

$900,000
12/14/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524621480

$900,000

+2.4% / yr

11/16/2023

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #237231

$1,399,000
11/15/2023

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #1257836

$1,399,000
07/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466393859

$850,000

+0.8% / yr

06/30/2021

Sold

NEFMLS #1101613

$850,000
05/19/2021

Pending

NEFMLS #1101613

—
03/25/2021

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #1101613

$880,000
01/10/2020

Expired

SASJMLS #185732

—
01/10/2020

Sold

SASJMLS #185732

$729,900
01/10/2020

Expired

SASJMLS #185732

—
01/08/2020

Expired

NEFMLS #979944

$729,900
07/03/2019

Price Change

SASJMLS #185732

$750,000
02/21/2019

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #979944

$765,000
02/16/2019

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #185732

$765,000
01/04/2019

Withdrawn

SASJMLS #159769

—
01/04/2019

Sold

SASJMLS #159769

$765,000
01/04/2019

Withdrawn

SASJMLS #159769

—
12/31/2018

Expired

NEFMLS #802433

—
11/20/2015

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #802433

$869,000
11/12/2015

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #159769

$869,000
03/05/2014

Sold

NEFMLS #668338

$800,000
03/05/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #411787209

$800,000
03/05/2014

Sold

SASJMLS #144958

$800,000
02/16/2014

Pending

NEFMLS #668338

—
02/14/2014

Pending

SASJMLS #144958

—
01/22/2014

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #668338

$825,000
06/02/2013

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #144958

$825,000
05/30/2013

Expired

NEFMLS #644824

$998,000
05/19/2013

Withdrawn

SASJMLS #139951

—
05/19/2013

Sold

SASJMLS #139951

$998,000
05/19/2013

Withdrawn

SASJMLS #139951

—
11/28/2012

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #644824

$998,000
11/27/2012

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #139951

$998,000
10/13/2012

Expired

SASJMLS #136711

—
10/12/2012

Sold

SASJMLS #136711

$1,054,000
05/12/2012

Listed (Active)

SASJMLS #136711

$1,054,000

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Public Records for 16 May Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$15,932 ($1,328 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,495 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,495 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1995CountyST. JOHNSAPN154060 0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 16 May Street

This home is within St. Johns.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ketterlinus Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Sebastian Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
St. Augustine High School
Public - 9 to 12
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)
Charter - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ketterlinus Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sebastian Middle School
Public6 to 8

St. Augustine High School
Public9 to 12

St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)
CharterK to 6

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