$449,000

If bright, open and private are on your wish list, this Johns Creek home checks all three, plus a few extras. Sitting on a corner lot with a pond view out back and wooded privacy along the side, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers more than 2,300 square feet of flexible living space and a layout that gives everyone a little room to spread out. Step inside and the natural light immediately steals the show. The two-story front living space features windows that stretch nearly to the ceiling, filling the home with sunshine and giving it an airy, welcoming feel. Fresh interior and exterior paint, new LVP flooring throughout, updated lighting and a refreshed kitchen with freshly painted cabinetry and new hardware make this one feel crisp and move-in ready. Downstairs you'll find two flexible living spaces, a spacious family room just off the kitchen, breakfast nook, plus a guest bedroom and full bath that's perfect for visitors, multigenerational living or a private home office setup. Upstairs, a loft adds even more usable space for a playroom, media room, homework zone or whatever life needs next. Out back, the covered patio overlooks the pond with no homes directly in your line of sight, while the wooded side of the property helps create a surprisingly private feel from the main living areas. Four bedrooms, three full baths, multiple flex spaces, pond views, a corner lot and highly rated St. Johns County schools, all offered at $459,000. Finding this much house under $500K in St. Augustine isn't exactly getting easier. This one might be worth a closer look.