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.

102 ASTRA, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 873341)

102 ASTRA, St. Johns, FL 32259

$490,874

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,062 Status: Closed

Current Price: $490,874 List Date: 3/25/2017 Last Modified: 2/07/2026

Overview

Listing Details MLS# 873341

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 4062
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2017
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 741
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1665
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From US1; West on Racetrack Road. Continue past St. John's Parkway. Right at first subdivision past St. John's Parkway. Follow signs for Sales Office
List Price/SqFt: 120.85
Sold Price/SqFt: 120.85

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Stucco Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage View: Water Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Tennis Court(s) Possession: Negotiable

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2017-02-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 102
Street Name: ASTRA
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Celestina

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2017-03-26T20:28:44Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2017-02-01
Close Date: 2017-03-06
Close Price: 490874

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y

More Information

Room Information

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Office

Listing Office: CALATLANTIC OF NORTH FLORIDA REALTY INC

Last Updated: February - 07 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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