Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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

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

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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102 HAVENCREST Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (MLS# 2101659)

102 HAVENCREST Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

$3,200

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,627 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,200 List Date: 8/01/2025 Last Modified: 8/25/2025

Overview

Description

This beautifully updated home is now available for rent. Lawn care and Canopy Club benefits included! Features include a gorgeous conservation view lot, spacious open floorplan, split bedrooms plus a flex room/office, gourmet kitchen with generous island, granite counters, and upgraded cabinetry with roll out shelving. Other special features include plantation shutters throughout, walk in pantry with wood shelving, and large screened back patio overlooking the preserve. The primary suite includes dual sinks and quartz counters, walk in shower with bench and separate garden bath, plus a large walk in closet with organizers and private water closet. Great location in a gated 55+ community with resort style amenities including pools, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, Cypress Cafe restauant, and a schedule of fun events. Convenient to Nocatee Shopping and restaurants, Ponte Vedra and beaches. Pets welcome with owner approval.

Listing Details MLS# 2101659

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1627
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Association YN: Yes
Association Name: Del Webb Nocatee
Accessibility Features 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
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: Yes
Directions: From Rt 1 exit on Nocatee Pkwy, Right on Crosswater Pkwy and follow all the way around to Del Webb Nocatee, Left on Grand Wood Dr, Left on Woodgate, Right on Havencrest to home on the Right,
Public Remarks: This beautifully updated home is now available for rent. Lawn care and Canopy Club benefits included! Features include a gorgeous conservation view lot, spacious open floorplan, split bedrooms plus a flex room/office, gourmet kitchen with generous island, granite counters, and upgraded cabinetry with roll out shelving. Other special features include plantation shutters throughout, walk in pantry with wood shelving, and large screened back patio overlooking the preserve. The primary suite includes dual sinks and quartz counters, walk in shower with bench and separate garden bath, plus a large walk in closet with organizers and private water closet. Great location in a gated 55+ community with resort style amenities including pools, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, Cypress Cafe restauant, and a schedule of fun events. Convenient to Nocatee Shopping and restaurants, Ponte Vedra and beaches. Pets welcome with owner approval.
List Price/SqFt: 1.97
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.97

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Management; Taxes; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator; ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater; Gas Range; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Smart Home Features: Irrigation; Smoke Detector Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch; Screened Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Gated with Guard; Smoke Detector(s) View: Protected Preserve Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: Private Road Additional Fee Includes: Last Months Rent; Lease Prep Rent Includes: Trash Collection Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes; Breed Restrictions

Contract Information

Rental Service: Other
Rental Application URL: www.vanguardgurus.com
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-01
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2025-08-08

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 102
Street Name: HAVENCREST
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32081
MLS Area Major: 272-Nocatee South
Subdivision Name: Del Webb Nocatee

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-08-25T13:43:49Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-19
Close Date: 2025-08-23
Close Price: 3200

Deposits and Fees

Additional Fee: 3300
Application Fee: 55
Pet Fee/Deposit: 350
Security Deposit: 3200

More Information

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.