178 Avenida Menendez

St. Augustine, FL 32084

$2,850,000
Price
6
Beds
3,999 Sq. Ft.
$713 / Sq. Ft.
3,999
Sq. Ft.
$713
per Sq. Ft.

Listed By Compass

Listed By Compass

Description

Stunning River Views from Stately Bayfront Beauty! Rarely do Flagler Era homes become available and this enchanting home is one not to be missed. Built in 1910 and meticulously renovated between 2010 and 2012, the Bodley/Bennett residence was brought back to its former glory. Designed by famed architect Fred A Henderich and constructed as the winter home for FW Bodley Family and then later owned by Thomas B Bennett, of the Model Land Company and Florida East Coast Railway, this stately residence...Stunning River Views from Stately Bayfront Beauty! Rarely do Flagler Era homes become available and this enchanting home is one not to be missed. Built in 1910 and meticulously renovated between 2010 and 2012, the Bodley/Bennett residence was brought back to its former glory. Designed by famed architect Fred A Henderich and constructed as the winter home for FW Bodley Family and then later owned by Thomas B Bennett, of the Model Land Company and Florida East Coast Railway, this stately residence overlooks the Matanzas River with spectacular views from every floor. The third floor balcony is the absolute icing on the cake! With over 4000 SF the home has been expanded to include 6 Bedrooms and 5 full baths. A legal duplex, the entire first floor is a 2 bedroom 1 bath with a wonderful living room with a gas fireplace. The kitchen/dining room has charming leaded glass cabinets and more views. The main bedroom includes a beautiful four poster bed and more views. There is a full bath with a bath with a walk in shower and also a guest bedroom/den, or office should you need it. Previous rents were in the $2000 to $2500 range. The 2nd and 3rd floor are all part of the family retreat that has served the current owners well. Visit the “Fairy Room” with its secrets and surprises. A wonderful family room full of built-ins and window seats that every Victorian girl would have swooned over! The huge family dining room that can host your guests for scrumptious meals, served from the updated kitchen, including custom cabinets and drawers for all your kitchen storage needs. A main bedroom suite includes 2 bathrooms, one with tub and one with a walk in shower. Closets with many built-in features and a laundry room with a wet sink. Enjoy the view from the west windows of the beautiful garden at the Oldest House complex. The 3rd floor might just be your favorite. Reclaimed floors from a New York subway station will wow you. A time capsule in the “Sky Room” will surprise you and the wonderful cubbies will tickle your children pink! The sky becomes one with the house when you enter the Sky Room. Enter the 3rd floor balcony and deck and become one with the view. Stunning vistas of the Bridge of Lions, the Lighthouse and the South river. You will feel like you have a balcony view of St. Augustine and you do! The 100 year old Cedar Shake exterior was replaced with beautiful new shakes in the 2010-2012 remodel, Elaine D’Arnold, Contractor of choice for Historic Homes in St. Augustine, handled all phases of the renovation, resulting in top quality and many custom features. The Copper Roof and gutters are approx 20 years old and are a rare, high quality. Parking is not a problem. The garage with a 10,000 LB lift and room for 2 vehicles and 2 parking spaces in the driveway serve the home well. There is so much more to share. Please see our list of details and beautiful upgrades provided upon request.

Listing Agent

  1. Debby Craggs

    Debby Craggs

    Listing Agent

    Compass

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Property Details for 178 Avenida Menendez

Style
Historic, Single Family Home
Subdivision/Condo
City Of St Augustine
Zoning
HP-1
Construction
Frame
Parking Facilities
1 Car Garage, Detached
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2025 01:01 PM

Property Details for 178 Avenida Menendez

StatusActive
MLS #245955
Days on Market101
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass Type-
MLS Type-
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,999 SF
CountySt. Johns County

Building Information for 178 Avenida Menendez

Stories3Residences-Year Built1912Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,999 SF

Property Information for 178 Avenida Menendez

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 04
  • Fips Code: 12109
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Geo Quality: 1
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16
  • Middle School: Sebastian Middle
  • High School: St. Augustine High
Taxes and HOA Information
  • CDD: No
  • Lvt Date: 12-18-2024
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.09
  • Acreage: Less than 1/4 Acre
  • Lot Size: 3920
  • Lot/Land Type: Corner, Paved
  • Parcel Id: 198590-0000
Property and Assessments
  • Personal Property: Ceiling Fans, Chandelier, Dishwasher, Dryer, Garage Door, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Treatments, Water Softener
  • Stories: 3
  • Substructure: Crawl
  • Legal Description: CITY OF ST AUG LOT 14 BLK 22 OR4989/75
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Heat: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Air Conditioning: Central, Electric
  • Water: City
  • Waste: Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Stories In Building: 1 to 3
Bedroom Information
  • Mbdrm Level: 1
Room Information
  • Dining Type: Combo
Exterior Features
  • Screened Porch: Yes
  • Extras: Bedroom Downstairs, In-Law Suite
  • Roof: Metal
Rent Information
Lease/Rent Information
  • Directions: Avenida Menendez from Bridge of Lions go south to National Guard HQ. See sign.

Property History for 178 Avenida Menendez

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 178 Avenida Menendez

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$19,284 ($1,607 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,049 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,049 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,588 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1912Year Renovated1995CountyST. JOHNSAPN198590 0000

Schools near 178 Avenida Menendez

This home is within St. Johns.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ketterlinus Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Sebastian Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
St. Augustine High School
Public - 9 to 12
St. Johns Community Campus
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ketterlinus Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sebastian Middle School
Public6 to 8

St. Augustine High School
Public9 to 12

St. Johns Community Campus
Charter9 to 12

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More information about 178 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084

178 Avenida Menendez is for sale in St. Augustine, FL 32084. This property was listed for sale on December 18, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 101 days and was last sold on February 3, 2006. This listing's school district is St. Johns. Nearby schools include Ketterlinus Elementary School, Sebastian Middle School and St. Augustine High School. 178 Avenida Menendez is a 6-bed, 5-bath, 3,999 sqft built in 1912.

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