Property Description Welcome to your private backyard oasis in the heart of Kensington--where space, style, and lifestyle come together seamlessly.
This expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 3,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including a dedicated office and a versatile upstairs loft with full bath--perfect as a guest suite, theater room, or bonus space complete with surround sound and built-in cabinetry with wine cooler.
The main living areas feature soaring ceilings, crown molding, plantation shutters, and a cozy gas fireplace, all centered around a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooktop, and newly updated appliances including a refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher.
The oversized owner's suite is a true retreat, showcasing a tray ceiling, dual California walk-in closets, additional built-in wardrobes, a clawfoot soaking tub beneath a chandelier, and a separate shower with dual shower heads.
Step outside to a fully fenced, resort-style backyard
Details
Documents
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $850,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Closed
Sold Price: $850,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-14
Location, Tax, and Legal
Country: US
Parcel Number: 0717620390
Tax Annual Amount: 334
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: 53/89-107 KENSINGTON UNIT 2 LOT 39 OR4634/626
Zoning Description: Residential
Elementary School: Palencia
Middle School: Pacetti Bay
High School: Allen D. Nease
General Property Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.75
Bathrooms Half: 0
Living Area: 3559
Living Area Source: Appraiser
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Association YN: Yes
Homestead YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1024
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Waterfront YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, take Exit 323 (International Golf Pkwy) and head east. Turn right onto SR-16, then turn into Kensington. Continue on Battersea Dr--727 will be on your right.
Public Remarks: Welcome to your private backyard oasis in the heart of Kensington--where space, style, and lifestyle come together seamlessly.
This expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers over 3,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including a dedicated office and a versatile upstairs loft with full bath--perfect as a guest suite, theater room, or bonus space complete with surround sound and built-in cabinetry with wine cooler.
The main living areas feature soaring ceilings, crown molding, plantation shutters, and a cozy gas fireplace, all centered around a beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooktop, and newly updated appliances including a refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher.
The oversized owner's suite is a true retreat, showcasing a tray ceiling, dual California walk-in closets, additional built-in wardrobes, a clawfoot soaking tub beneath a chandelier, and a separate shower with dual shower heads.
Step outside to a fully fenced, resort-style backyard
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
List Price/SqFt: 238.83
Sold Price/SqFt: 238.83
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Year Built: 2009
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Double Oven: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Water Heater: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Association Amenities
Basketball Court: 1
Jogging Path: 1
Maintenance Grounds: 1
Park: 1
Pickleball: 1
Playground: 1
Pool: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Association Fee Includes
Maintenance Grounds: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Single Family: 1
Exterior Features
Outdoor Kitchen: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Fenced: 1
Wrought Iron: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 2
Gas: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Laundry Features
In Unit: 1
Lower Level: 1
Sink: 1
Levels
One and One Half: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Lot Features
Sprinklers In Front: 1
Sprinklers In Rear: 1
Wooded: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Pool Features
Fenced: 1
Gas Heat: 1
Heated: 1
In Ground: 1
Pool Sweep: 1
Salt Water: 1
Screen Enclosure: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Spa Features
Heated: 1
In Ground: 1
Private: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Propane: 1
View
Pool: 1
Protected Preserve: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Well: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Community Features
Sidewalks: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Front Porch: 1
Patio: 1
Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Screened: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Butler Pantry: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Guest Suite: 1
His and Hers Closets: 1
Jack and Jill Bath: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Open Floorplan: 1
Pantry: 1
Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower: 1
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Rental Restrictions
1 Year: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Contingency Reason
Inspection: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 727
Street Name: BATTERSEA
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32095
MLS Area Major: 312-Palencia Area
Subdivision Name: Kensington
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-22T23:54:52Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-04-19
Close Date: 2026-05-22
Close Price: 850000
Property Features
Architectural Style: Traditional
Levels: One and One Half
Rental Restrictions: 1 Year
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Features: Gas
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Laundry Features: In Unit; Lower Level; Sink
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public; Well
Sewer: Public Sewer
Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen
Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened
Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced; Gas Heat; Heated; Pool Sweep; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure
Spa Features: Heated; In Ground; Private
Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener
Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded
designed for entertaining. Enjoy the screened lanai with custom coffered ceiling, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with built-in gas grill, and a custom gas fireplace--all overlooking a heated saltwater pool just one year old, set against a peaceful preserve backdrop.
This home is loaded with efficiency upgrades, including fully paid-off solar panels, gas water heater, whole-house water filtration system, and dual irrigation wells--significantly reducing monthly utility costs.
Additional highlights include a paver driveway, fresh interior paint, and built-in garage storage that conveys.
Located in the sought-after Kensington community--featuring just 299 homes, low HOA, NO CDD fees, and excellent amenities--this home offers convenient access to Publix, A-rated schools, Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and the beaches.
This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious, feature-rich home with an incredible outdoor living experience in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods.
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