$365,000

Tucked inside the gated 55+ community of Freedom at San Salito, in the heart of St Augustine, is this beautifully maintained single-story home. Perfect for your next quiet chapter, this home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,604 square feet of bright, open, easy-living space, all set on a peaceful… Read More lot that backs up to a wooded preserve. Ask the current owners what they love most and the answer comes quickly: the private and peaceful preserve views, and the caring neighbors who look out for one another. Add an expansive screened lanai made for quiet morning coffee, a kitchen built for gathering, resort-style community amenities just down the street, and you have more than a home - you have a lifestyle that lets you spend your time on the things that matter most. The preserve behind this home is not just a pretty backdrop, it's a daily show. With year-round visits from small wildlife like wild rabbits, and an abundance of birds like red-headed woodpeckers and cardinals that return each year to nest, there's always something to see. And from the comfort of the screened lanai you can take all of it in without the sun and bugs. Beyond the lanai, a vinyl privacy fence partially encloses the backyard for added privacy, with no rear neighbors, just quiet nature. Inside, the home lives much larger than the square footage suggests. A covered front porch leads to a welcoming entry, and the foyer unfolds into the main living area. Luxury vinyl plank flooring carries through the open-concept great room inviting space for everyday living, and sliding glass doors fill the room with natural light and lead out to the lanai. The kitchen anchors it all with crisp white shaker cabinetry, a classic subway tile backsplash, light countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island with breakfast bar seating for four. A true walk-in pantry keeps everything organized, and the adjoining dining area, framed by windows on two sides and topped with a chandelier, is big enough for holiday dinners while still feeling connected to the kitchen and living room. Whether you're hosting the entire neighborhood or just enjoying a quiet evening at home, the flow works. The owner's suite sits privately at the back of the home, with a tray ceiling, carpet, and windows providing a view of the preserve. The en-suite bathroom is designed for comfort and ease, featuring an extended double vanity, a spacious walk-in shower with glass doors and grab bars, a separate water closet, and a walk-in closet with built-in shelving and double-row hanging that offers far more storage than you expect. On the other side of the home, two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom with a tub and shower combination, and both offer flexibility for guests, a home office, a hobby room, or a quiet reading retreat. A dedicated interior laundry room keeps chores out of sight, and the washer and dryer convey with the home, one less thing to shop for before you move in. The two-car garage adds space for vehicles, a golf cart, and plenty of storage. Life in Freedom at San Salito is intentionally low maintenance. Lawn care is included, the community is gated, and the amenity center is just a short walk or golf cart ride away, offering a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, bocce ball courts, tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park, a playground, and shaded gathering spaces where neighbors become friends. It's the kind of neighborhood where people wave and check on one another, which is exactly what the current owners say they will miss most. The location rounds out the appeal. You are just a few miles from historic downtown St. Augustine with its restaurants, galleries, and centuries of history to explore, and roughly fifteen minutes from the beach, where the sand stays refreshingly uncrowded. Shopping, dining, medical care, churches, St. Johns County offices, and emergency services are all close at hand, and major commuter routes put Jacksonville, the airport, and everything north within easy reach. Beautifully cared for, move-in ready, and backed by a view the owners have treasured for years, 304 Palace Drive is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today and come see the view in person. Read Less

This data up-to-date as of Oct 9, 2026. Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,604

Lot Size

0.13 Acres

Year Built

2020

MLS Number

2168290

Additional Details

Property Access

Frontage Type: City Street, Road Surface: Asphalt

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Building

Built in 2020, Living area: 1604.0, Building faces Southwest, Levels: One, Entry level: 1, Construction Materials: Fiber Cement

Community

Sidewalks, Street Lights, Gated, Curbs

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened

Fence

Fenced, Back Yard, Privacy, Vinyl

Floors

Carpet

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $875, Fee Frequency: Quarterly, Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Amenities: Pool, Clubhouse, Gated, Maintenance Grounds, Park, Pickleball, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Primary Downstairs, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Washer Hookup

Lot

0.13 acres, Dead End Street, Sprinklers In Rear

Parking

Attached, Garage

Property

Protected Preserve, Trees/Woods

Roof

Shingle

Security Features

Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 0733240260, Annual Amount: $2,132.13, Year: 2025, Zoning description: Residential

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Water Source: Public, 150 Amp Service

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