172 Martin Luther King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (MLS# 1224779)

172 Martin Luther King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084

$430,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,341 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Closed

Current Price: $430,000 List Date: 4/01/2026 Last Modified: 6/16/2026

Overview

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

Listing Details MLS# 1224779

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
Living Area: 729
Year Built: 1956
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x102
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Stories: Yes
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
List Price/SqFt: 603.57
Sold Price/SqFt: 589.85

Property Features

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 Contingency Reason: Home Sale Room Types: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-01

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: 2026-06-16T12:07:52Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Contingent Date: 2026-04-26
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-04-26
Close Date: 2026-06-15
Close Price: 430000

Room Types

Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Other Room Level: Main
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other Room: Yes

More Information

Currently Not Used

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: Yes
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: 212130-0000
Tax Annual Amount: 6248.83
Tax Year: 2025
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: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Construction Materials

Cement Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Current Use

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Fenced: Yes
Wood: Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes

Laundry Features

In Garage: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes

Other Structures

Workshop: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Garage: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Rental Restrictions

1 Week: Yes

Architectural Style

Cottage: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes

Pets Allowed

Yes: Yes

Contingency Reason

Home Sale: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Bedroom 1	Main	11.00	12.00
Kitchen	Main	10.00	13.00
Living Room	Main	14.00	11.00
Bedroom 2	Main	10.00	11.00
Other	Main	6.00	27.00	Front Porch
Other	Main	12.00	23.00	Rear Deck

Listing Office: Simply Real Estate

Last Updated: June - 16 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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