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.

1013 LAURISTON Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2122917)

1013 LAURISTON Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$604,100

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,551 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,375 Status: Closed

Current Price: $604,100 List Date: 12/30/2025 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

For comp purposes only

Listing Details MLS# 2122917

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3551
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 67
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3872
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Head north on Orchid Way toward Fernbrook Dr. Turn left onto Sanctuary Dr. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto N Durbin Pkwy. Turn left onto Lauriston Dr
Public Remarks: For comp purposes only
List Price/SqFt: 170.12
Sold Price/SqFt: 170.12

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher Utilities: Electricity Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage Current Use: Single Family Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-01-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1013
Street Name: LAURISTON
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-30T21:23:48Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-01-20
Close Date: 2025-01-31
Close Price: 604100

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: YOUR HOME SOLD GUARANTEED REALTY ADVISORS

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Zelda Greenberg is a real estate agent affiliated with Legacy Realty Group North Florida, Inc., a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by equal housing opportunity laws. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. All material presented is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources that are deemed reliable but subject to price changes, condition, sale, withdrawal, and errors & omissions.