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.

1043 W DORCHESTER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 636411)

1043 W DORCHESTER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$470,000

Virtual Tour

http://www.tourfactory.com/idxr914324

Family Style Kitchen w/ Travertine Floor

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,292 Status: Closed

Current Price: $470,000 List Date: 2/07/2013 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

Entertainers Delight! Gorgeous updated Preakness V with rear Bonus and Bath. It is elegant and neutral to fit any decor. Recently painted inside and out(2012 in/2011 out)It has: Travertine tile throughout downstairs except bedrooms,Plantation Shutters, built in armoire and accessory cabinets in Master Bath;wood casement windows and extra crown molding,double beveled 8 FT glass entry doors, gorgeous chandeliers, pre-wired for surround sound and for TV above gas fireplace,4BR's downstairs and huge bonus with bath up. Oversized fenced in tree shaded lot on preserve with room for a pool. Plantations Estates has it's own pool and playground PLUS all of Julington Creek's amenities - 2 aquatic centers, fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate park,baseball fields and so much more!

Supplements: more!

Listing Details MLS# 636411

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3292
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2005
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1275
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Julington Creek HOA
Association Phone: 880-8796
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 831
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From 295 take State Road 13 South to Race Track Rd-turn left. Turn left on Flora Branch to gate-go straight through and turn right on Camberly Drive and left on N. Danbury to left on W. Dorchester Dr.
Public Remarks: Entertainers Delight! Gorgeous updated Preakness V with rear Bonus and Bath. It is elegant and neutral to fit any decor. Recently painted inside and out(2012 in/2011 out)It has: Travertine tile throughout downstairs except bedrooms,Plantation Shutters, built in armoire and accessory cabinets in Master Bath;wood casement windows and extra crown molding,double beveled 8 FT glass entry doors, gorgeous chandeliers, pre-wired for surround sound and for TV above gas fireplace,4BR's downstairs and huge bonus with bath up. Oversized fenced in tree shaded lot on preserve with room for a pool. Plantations Estates has it's own pool and playground PLUS all of Julington Creek's amenities - 2 aquatic centers, fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate park,baseball fields and so much more!
List Price/SqFt: 150.36
Sold Price/SqFt: 142.77

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Rented Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Propane; Other Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl; Other Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2012-09-12

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1043
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: DORCHESTER
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Magnolia Preserve

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2013-05-02T21:29:49Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2013-02-07
Close Date: 2013-05-01
Close Price: 470000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Bath-Owner Bath W/Whirlpool: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior aMENITIES-Prewired Audio: Y, Interior Amenities-Palladian Window(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Bay/Bow Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Courtyard Entry Garage: Y, Structure Builder: ICI
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Special Instructions, Call Listing Office, Occupied - Lockbox, Security

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.