177 SURFSIDE Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
SOLD
SEP 19, 2025

177 SURFSIDE Avenue
Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Villano Beach
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,603 sqft (on 1.15 acres)

$1,200,000

Last Sold: Sep 19, 2025
13% below list $1.38M
$749/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,252/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$1,200,000

Last Sold: Sep 19, 2025
13% below list $1.38M
$749/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,252/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,603 sqft
(on 1.15 acres)

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Local Information

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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 us 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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 23, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
View
Creek/Stream, Intracoastal, River, Trees/Woods, Water
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$749/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 177 SURFSIDE Avenue

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1603 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Creek/Stream, Intracoastal, River, Trees/Woods, Water
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Rear PorchOther Structures: Shed(s), WorkshopExterior: Outdoor Shower
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Off Street,Other
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Creek, Intracoastal, Marsh, Navigable Water, River AccessOn Waterfront

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cottage,Historic
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: Fixer, To Be Built, Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 1468200000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,379,000Price Per Sqft: $749/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jun 29 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: St. AugustineCommunity: Surfside

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1803 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.15 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2074920Water ViewWater View: Creek/Stream, Intracoastal, River, Water
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Carole Linda Bayer, (904) 860-5000
COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY, (904) 269-7117
JOHN BAYER, (850) 485-0229
(850) 485-0229
Bought with: NOAH BAILEY, (904) 867-3242, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE, (904) 797-7442
Source: realMLS, MLS#2074920

Price History for 177 SURFSIDE Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
09/19/2025$1,200,000Sold
realMLS #2074920
09/15/2025$1,379,000PendingrealMLS #2074920
09/15/2025$1,379,000Listed For SalerealMLS #2074920
09/05/2025$1,379,000ListingRemovedrealMLS #2074920
03/20/2025$1,379,000Listed For SalerealMLS #2074920
12/06/2023$1,250,000ListingRemovedrealMLS #1250407
11/03/2023$1,250,000PriceChange
St Augustine St Johns County BOR #235976
10/01/2023$1,350,000Listed For SalerealMLS #1250407
07/18/2013$270,000Sold
realMLS #634509
04/06/2013$350,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/10/2013$350,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/28/2012$380,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/25/2012$450,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,580
Assessment$655,435
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 177 SURFSIDE Avenue

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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136 LAWN Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL
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$1,025,000
11/17/25
3
3
2,086
193 LAWN Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL
0.11
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$1,030,000
09/30/25
3
2.5
2,396
168 SURFSIDE Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL
0.04
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$1,350,000
06/26/25
4
4
2,704
129 MEADOW Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL
0.18
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$815,000
01/09/26
3
2.5
1,575
213 Palmetto Ave, Saint Augustine, FL
0.27
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$910,000
06/02/25
4
3
2,028
3140 Coastal Hwy, Saint Augustine, FL
0.37
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$1,300,000
05/29/25
3
2.5
2,441
125 SHERWOOD Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL
0.20
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$469,057
10/31/25
3
2
1,945
180 LAWN Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL
0.14
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$950,000
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2,615

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Neighborhood Overview

Villano Beach
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What Locals Say about Villano Beach

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 11 % Say there are sidewalks

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    " Nice it’s really nice to live here and grow up here very kid friendly and great for walks I love it here"
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  • Hollie S.
    "many families but during holidays lots of partying families and singles so noise could be an issue. "
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  • MoeB
    "Very dog friendly. Everyone picks up after their dogs so it doesn’t make the homeowners annoyed and everyone is happy."
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  • PM
    "Quarterly neighborhood get togethers..Everyone watches out for each other. Close to restaurants and Publix."
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  • Cheryl C.
    "I am staying at an RV Park and this area is beautiful, charming and everyone is so very friendly! The area is pet friendly and there is do much to do! "
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  • Bryson H.
    "Walk or ride you bike to the beach or shopping, great area with lots of new homes being built"
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  • Maureen R.
    "I live in St. Augustine. Vilano is waiting to happen and if the area could keep it's retro vibe and add a couple more nightlife venues it would attract people who really want that " Florida of days gone by" feeling. Great beaches and easy access to the historic city, this is what visitors are looking for. Anastasia Island makes it work because there's great places to dine and there's a pier, too, but it's lacking that character many people want to "discover" and it's waiting at Vilano. Promote the surfing, get a surf rental "shack" by the beach, do up the T shirts, vacationers eat them up! I don't recall seeing an "I love Vilano Beach" T shirt on anyone strolling along St. George St. There's new construction at the beach, and people with money will spend money on a good time, showing off to friends and family what a unique spot Vilano is. Get a pizza place like Mellow Mushroom going, locals take their people there. Why is it taking so long to get a waterfront restaurant established? A little motivation goes a long way and there's a whole lot of people missing Fiddler's Green. And Retro is the key. The Good Old Days. It's right there."
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177 SURFSIDE Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,603 sqft single-family home built in 1916. 177 SURFSIDE Avenue is located in Villano Beach, Saint Augustine. This property is not currently available for sale. 177 SURFSIDE Avenue was last sold on Sep 19, 2025 for $1,200,000 (13% lower than the asking price of $1,379,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 177 SURFSIDE Avenue is $1,188,200.