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.

1016 WILMOT Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2138313)

1016 WILMOT Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$659,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,870 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed

Current Price: $659,000 List Date: 4/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/15/2026

Overview

Description

Enjoy privacy and serene preserve views from this .24-acre lot on cul-de-sac street in Aberdeen! This stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bath POOL home with formal dining room offers the perfect blend of privacy, space and lifestyle. Step outside to your private backyard retreat, featuring a huge covered lanai, HEATED/CHILLED saltwater pool and fire pit. Inside, luxury vinyl plank flooring, vaulted ceilings, classy crown molding and abundant natural light create a bright and refined interior. The kitchen features a large quartz island, cabinetry with crown molding, double ovens, custom pantry with built-in shelving and a charming breakfast nook-perfect for gathering with family and guests. The open and inviting living room is highlighted by the tranquil backyard views. The extended owner's suite showcases bay windows, tray ceiling, crown molding and a large walk-in closet with built-ins. The luxurious en suite bath features a tiled walk-in shower, garden

Supplements: tub and dual sink vanities. You'll love the first floor secondary bedrooms with custom closet inserts. Head upstairs to the the spacious 5th bedroom/bonus room and bathroom #4, ideal for a guest suite or home theater. Back outside, the fully fenced backyard surrounded by mature trees offers ample space for recreation, play and outdoor living! Addit ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2138313

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2870
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Dimensions: 80x131
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2889.28
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95S, Merge onto I-295S. Keep left to continue on I-295 Express Lanes. Merge onto FL-9BS, Take the St Johns Pkwy exit. Use the left lane to turn slightly right onto St Johns Pkwy. Use the left 2lanes to turn left onto Longleaf Pine Pkwy. Turn right onto Prince Albert Ave, Turn left onto Montague Dr. Turn right onto Castle Trail Dr/Rustlewood Ln, Continue to Wilmot Place. Home is on the Right
Public Remarks: Enjoy privacy and serene preserve views from this .24-acre lot on cul-de-sac street in Aberdeen! This stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bath POOL home with formal dining room offers the perfect blend of privacy, space and lifestyle. Step outside to your private backyard retreat, featuring a huge covered lanai, HEATED/CHILLED saltwater pool and fire pit. Inside, luxury vinyl plank flooring, vaulted ceilings, classy crown molding and abundant natural light create a bright and refined interior. The kitchen features a large quartz island, cabinetry with crown molding, double ovens, custom pantry with built-in shelving and a charming breakfast nook-perfect for gathering with family and guests. The open and inviting living room is highlighted by the tranquil backyard views. The extended owner's suite showcases bay windows, tray ceiling, crown molding and a large walk-in closet with built-ins. The luxurious en suite bath features a tiled walk-in shower, garden
List Price/SqFt: 229.62
Sold Price/SqFt: 229.62

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Electric Cooktop; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Fiber Cement; Frame Exterior Features: Fire Pit Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Heated; Salt Water Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Vinyl; Other Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground Community Features: Sidewalks Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan