$1,815,000
St. Augustine, FL 32084
MLS# 2118038
Status: Closed
3 beds | 4 baths
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Property Description
Along the serene edge of Maria Sanchez Lake lies one of downtown St. Augustine's most alluring hidden treasures. Beyond a graceful brick archway, this private sanctuary reveals itself — a home so captivating that every guest departs inspired and eager to return. A study in balance and beauty, the residence blends European refinement with a soulful, worldly aesthetic. Its design nods to the understated elegance of Belgian estates, the timeless sensibility of Darryl Carter, and the calm minimalism found in Asian influence. Every surface and texture — from ancient Burmese teak and reclaimed oak to artisan brickwork — was chosen with intention, creating an enduring home rooted in craftsmanship and character.
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Current Price: $1,815,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Status: Closed
Sold Price: $1,815,000
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-12
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 153
Street Name: WASHINGTON
Street Suffix: Street
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32084
MLS Area Major: 322-Downtown St Augustine
Subdivision Name: City Of St Augustine
General Property Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2489
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1920
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: Yes
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Dimensions: 49 x 119 x 54 x 118
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Frontage Feet: 54
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: 3
Entry Level: 1
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: Take Avenida Menendez down the bayfront to Marine St at the National Guard HQ, follow past Natlonal Cemetery to South Street, turn right (west) follow past Lake Maria Sanchez, then take Washington Street right (north). Follow to street number and sign.
Public Remarks: Along the serene edge of Maria Sanchez Lake lies one of downtown St. Augustine's most alluring hidden treasures. Beyond a graceful brick archway, this private sanctuary reveals itself — a home so captivating that every guest departs inspired and eager to return.
A study in balance and beauty, the residence blends European refinement with a soulful, worldly aesthetic. Its design nods to the understated elegance of Belgian estates, the timeless sensibility of Darryl Carter, and the calm minimalism found in Asian influence. Every surface and texture — from ancient Burmese teak and reclaimed oak to artisan brickwork — was chosen with intention, creating an enduring home rooted in craftsmanship and character.
List Price/SqFt: 801.53
Sold Price/SqFt: 729.21
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-28T18:52:23Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-02-12T20:56:29Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-04-23
Close Date: 2026-04-28
Close Price: 1815000
Accessory Dwelling Information
Dwelling Type: Other
ADU Attached Y/N: No
Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
Square Footage: 300
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Room Types
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Third
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Office Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Other Room Level: Main
Property Features
Architectural Style: Cottage; Multi Generational
Levels: Three Or More
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Double Sided; Gas
Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Guest Suite; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected; Propane
Cooling: Electric; Multi Units; Split System
Heating: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame; Wood Siding
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Exterior Features: Balcony; Courtyard
Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened; Side Porch; Terrace
Pool Features: In Ground; Salt Water
Spa Features: Heated; In Ground
Roof: Metal
Parking Features: Off Street
Lot Features: Historic Area
View: Lake; Water
Water Body Access Type: Public Accessible
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Fencing: Privacy; Wood
Current Use: Residential
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Other Room
Supplements
The main level was envisioned for effortless entertaining and connection. Folding glass walls blur the line between indoors and out, opening completely to the front courtyard and rear lake terrace. A masterfully built summer kitchen by a local craftsman anchors the courtyard beside a peaceful plunge pool and spa-style bath. Inside, the chef's kitchen delights with a statement Viking range, open shelving, and dramatic marble slabs that extend seamlessly up the walls. Generous dining and living areas flow naturally toward the lakefront, where gentle breezes and daily scenes of herons and egrets create a living masterpiece.
Originally a 1920s cottage, the home's historic essence now mingles with bold modern lines. Just off the main living area, a refined study framed by an antique arched window captures glimmering lake reflections and sunlight by day, and candlelit warmth by night.
Upstairs, the lake becomes your morning view. The primary suite and an adjoining guest suite currently used as a sitting retreat each open to private balconies beneath a graceful old tree. Both baths are finished in marble with curated lighting and high-end fixtures. Along the south side, a screened porch invites lingering conversation or afternoon reading and transitions beautifully to a sunlit terrace ideal for herbs or climbing roses.
"The Little Nest," a third-floor hideaway, crowns the home with panoramic vistas that stretch across the historic skyline to the Intracoastal. Vaulted ceilings, reclaimed beams, and marble accents create an inspiring space for writing, resting, or simply dreaming.
Across the brick courtyard, the detached garden studio offers a charming bonus retreat with its own entrance, vaulted ceilings, reclaimed-beam details, and a small kitchenette and bath. Originally permitted as a shed and not counted in the home's total living area, this stylish escape offers flexibility for guests, creative work, or quiet reflection.
Timeless, tactile, and transporting 153 Washington Street is more than a residence. It's a rare experience of historic St. Augustine living, where cobblestone streets and shimmering waterways frame a lifestyle that feels both centuries old and utterly new.
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Length | Width | Width |
| Living Room | Main | 23.00 | 23.00 | 14.00 | 14.00 |
| Dining Room | Main | 13.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| Office | Main | 20.00 | 20.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Kitchen | Main | 24.00 | 24.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 14.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 14.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Bedroom 3 | Third | 22.00 | 22.00 | 22.00 | 22.00 |
| Other | Main | 18.00 | 18.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
Special Features 
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.