172 Martin Luther King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
$440,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,341
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,227
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$440,000
List Date:
9/22/2025
Last Modified:
1/24/2026
Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated Lincolnville cottage, where historic charm meets modern peace of mind. This fully furnished 2-bed, 1-bath home has been thoughtfully updated and is ready to serve as a primary residence, vacation retreat, or income-generating short-term rental. The inviting covered front porch (with gutters) sets the stage for morning coffee or evening conversation while keeping deliveries dry. Step inside to an open, light-filled living space and a chef-inspired kitchen boasting quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, farmhouse sink, custom pantry, and stainless-steel appliances including a French door refrigerator, Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawer, and air-fryer range. The split bedroom layout offers privacy, while the stylish bath features granite finishes, a custom glass barn-door shower, and preserved Carrara marble flooring. Recent upgrades provide comfort and confidence: a durable metal roof with more than 27 years of life remaining, 200-amp electrical
Supplements: panel (2021), HVAC (2016), full plumbing re-pipe, water heater (2021), and a newly built front porch with gutters. Inside and out, every major component has been cared for. The oversized one-car garage includes laundry, water softener, and room for storage or larger vehicles. A newly built 8x12 powered shed expands the possibilities, ideal as a home office, creative studio, or guest overflow. Entertain outdoors on the back deck overlooking the spacious fenced yard with fire-pit. Zoned RS-2, this home offers flexibility for its next owner. Beyond the property, you're immersed in the best of St. Augustinethe nation's oldest city. Walk to historic downtown shops, restaurants, and cultural sites, or enjoy nearby parks, trails, and the community recreation center with pool, playground, and ball fields. Freedom Park, just blocks away, offers 10+ acres of green space along the San Sebastian River with picnic areas and a meditation garden. From history and culture to convenience and modern updates, this Lincolnville gem captures it all. All information provided is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
More Information MLS# 1218126
General Property Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x102
Living Area: 729
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: From US-1 go east on King St to right on Riberia St; to left on South St; to right on M L King Ave; go to 172 on right.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this beautifully renovated Lincolnville cottage, where historic charm meets modern peace of mind. This fully furnished 2-bed, 1-bath home has been thoughtfully updated and is ready to serve as a primary residence, vacation retreat, or income-generating short-term rental. The inviting covered front porch (with gutters) sets the stage for morning coffee or evening conversation while keeping deliveries dry. Step inside to an open, light-filled living space and a chef-inspired kitchen boasting quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, farmhouse sink, custom pantry, and stainless-steel appliances including a French door refrigerator, Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawer, and air-fryer range. The split bedroom layout offers privacy, while the stylish bath features granite finishes, a custom glass barn-door shower, and preserved Carrara marble flooring. Recent upgrades provide comfort and confidence: a durable metal roof with more than 27 years of life remaining, 200-amp electrical
Water Body Access YN: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Stories: 1
List Price/SqFt: 603.57
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total: 1
Year Built: 1956
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $440,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Active
List Price: $440,000
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-22
Currently Not Used
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Total: 1
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1341
Year Built: 1956
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Location, Tax, and Legal
Country: US
Parcel Number: 2121300000
Tax Annual Amount: 6223.27
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: Lot 13, Block 5, BUENA ESPERANZA, a subdivision of the City of St Augustine, Florida, according to the Official Map of said City dated June 12, 1923, St Johns County, Florida.
Zoning Description: Residential
Foundation Details
Block: 1
Lock Box Type
Combo: 1
See Remarks: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Construction Materials
Cement Siding: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Single Family: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Fenced: 1
Wood: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Laundry Features
In Garage: 1
Levels
One: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Other Structures
Workshop: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Road Frontage Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Rental Restrictions
1 Week: 1
Architectural Style
Cottage: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Front Porch: 1
Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Pets Allowed
Yes: 1
Room Types
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Main
Other Room: 1
Other Room Level: Main
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 172
Street Name: Martin Luther King
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32084
MLS Area Major: 98 - Any Other Area Off of the Map
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2025-10-26T01:44:45Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-26T01:44:45Z
Property Features
Foundation Details: Block
Lock Box Type: Combo; See Remarks
Architectural Style: Cottage
Levels: One
Rental Restrictions: 1 Week
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Wood; Other
Laundry Features: In Garage
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central; Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Other Structures: Workshop
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch
Roof: Metal
Parking Features: Attached; Garage
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Pets Allowed: Yes
Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Room Types: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room
Room Information
Bedroom 1
Level: Main
Length: 11.00
Length: 11.00
Width: 12.00
Width: 12.00
Kitchen
Level: Main
Length: 10.00
Length: 10.00
Width: 13.00
Width: 13.00
Living Room
Level: Main
Length: 14.00
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.00
Width: 11.00
Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Length: 10.00
Length: 10.00
Width: 11.00
Width: 11.00
Other
Level: Main
Length: 6.00
Length: 6.00
Width: 27.00
Width: 27.00
Remarks: Front Porch
Other
Level: Main
Length: 12.00
Length: 12.00
Width: 23.00
Width: 23.00
Remarks: Rear Deck
Listing Office:
Simply Real Estate
Last Updated: January - 24 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.