Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

Nobody can honestly promise a specific direction. Prices are down modestly year over year, not falling sharply, and the market is described as balanced to slightly seller-favoring by most current reporting — not a buyer's market in the way the term usually implies.

How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

It depends heavily on the specific home. Current data shows a real split: well-priced homes in strong areas can go under contract in under two weeks, while others sit for three months or more. The citywide average sits somewhere in between and can be misleading on its own.

Is Jacksonville still a buyer's market or a seller's market?

Most current data puts it close to balanced, with a slight lean toward sellers overall — but this varies meaningfully by neighborhood and price point, which is why a citywide label only tells part of the story.

Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

That's a real financial trade-off, not a simple yes or no — rates have actually trended up, not down, through this fall. A monthly-payment conversation based on your actual numbers is more useful than a guess about where rates go next.

1009 FLORA PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2030339)

1009 FLORA PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$519,000

26-Julington Creek Plantation-3 Skatepar

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,221 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $519,000 List Date: 6/07/2024 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

Open House 6/8 11-1 This beautiful Julington Creek home features polished hardwood floors, plantation shutters and neutral finishes throughout. Eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a walk in pantry. Light and airy living room with double French doors, transom windows, 10 ft ceilings, and a wood burning fireplace. Flex room with French doors and double windows is a sunlight filled oasis. Split bedroom arrangement allows for a large private owners suite, walk in closet, ensuite bathroom with frameless glass shower, over-sized tub and double vanity sink. Three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom are off a private hallway. The large two car garage has both central heat and air conditioning (not included in square footage). A new high efficiency air conditioner was installed in 2023, new roof in 2016. Mature trees, shrubs and flower beds create a lush garden around the entire home. JCP offers resort style amenities. Local schools are A rated.

Listing Details MLS# 2030339

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2189
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 3221
Year Built: 1996
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 425
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1059.21
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: South
Directions: From Racetrack Rd turn into the Parkes and take the first left on to Flora Parke Dr. House is third home on the right.
Public Remarks: Open House 6/8 11-1 This beautiful Julington Creek home features polished hardwood floors, plantation shutters and neutral finishes throughout. Eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a walk in pantry. Light and airy living room with double French doors, transom windows, 10 ft ceilings, and a wood burning fireplace. Flex room with French doors and double windows is a sunlight filled oasis. Split bedroom arrangement allows for a large private owners suite, walk in closet, ensuite bathroom with frameless glass shower, over-sized tub and double vanity sink. Three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom are off a private hallway. The large two car garage has both central heat and air conditioning (not included in square footage). A new high efficiency air conditioner was installed in 2023, new roof in 2016. Mature trees, shrubs and flower beds create a lush garden around the entire home. JCP offers resort style amenities. Local schools are A rated.
List Price/SqFt: 241.66
Sold Price/SqFt: 237.09

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Irrigation Construction Materials: Stucco; Wood Siding Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Fencing: Full; Wood Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan