Florida
St. Augustine
177 SURFSIDE Avenue

$1,379,000

177 SURFSIDE Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084

3 beds |
3 baths |
1,603 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1916
1.15acre lot
—— car garage
$860/sqft
Listed 3 months ago

Property Description

Historic Waterfront Retreat with Development Potential. Welcome to 177 Surfside Ave, a historic beach cottage on multiple waterfront lots along a tidal creek connecting to the Intracoastal Waterway. Once home to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis, this early 1900s retreat features a coquina fireplace and a separate 1/1 guest house, currently a vacation rental. Zoned CHT (Commercial Highway Tourist), the property offers versatile development potential, allowing for residential, vacation rentals, boutique lodging, or mixed-use projects (pending approval). Build additional homes or expand upon this unique slice of Old Florida charm. Just steps from the beach and Vilano Beach Town Center, this property blends privacy, accessibility, and investment opportunity in one of St. Augustine's most desirable locations. Listing agent must be present for all showings. No lockbox. Buyer needs to confirm zoning & historical status if intend any other us Conveniently located, this property is within walking and biking distance of the Vilano Beach Town Center, which offers Publix Grocery/Pharmacy, shopping, restaurants, and the Vilano Pier and Dock. Come and experience the same peaceful lifestyle enjoyed by one of America's most celebrated authors, with the added charm of a cozy, historic beach cottage and abundant natural beauty. Private Remarks: Listing agent must be present during showings. No lockbox. Sellers are licensed Realtors.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 20, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY : 904-269-7117
Listing Agent:: Carole Linda Bayer : 904-860-5000
MLS ID:: 2074920

General: Ceiling Fan(s)Eat-in KitchenHis and Hers ClosetsKitchen IslandSplit BedroomsVaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: DishwasherDryerGas RangeRefrigeratorWasher
Flooring: Wood
A/C: Central AirElectric
Heating: CentralElectric
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

This listing courtesy of Carole Linda Bayer, COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

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Schools Nearby

St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)

7A Williams St, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084

Grades KG-6

1.52 miles away

Mky- Head Start /Dpp Pk School

40 Orange St, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084

Grades PK-12

1.93 miles away

Mky- Head Start /Dpp Pk School

40 Orange St, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084

Grades PK-12

1.93 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.