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.

112 STAPLEHURST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 699801)

112 STAPLEHURST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$318,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,583 Status: Closed

Current Price: $318,000 List Date: 1/16/2014 Last Modified: 6/04/2026

Overview

Description

No need to wait to build!! All you have to do is bring your furniture. Everything you would want and need is here...beautiful granite countertops, 42 in. staggered cabinets, 5 burner gas cooktop, huge breakfast bar/food prep island, stainless steel appliances and wide plank hand-distressed wood floors. With its open floor plan, this home is perfect for entertaining all year long either sitting by the beautiful stacked stone fireplace or sitting on the screened patio overlooking the water and watching the kids/dogs play in the fully-fenced yard.

Listing Details MLS# 699801

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2583
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2012
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2595
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: Yes
Directions: From Racetrack Rd. turn right on Veteran's Pkwy turn left on Longleaf Pine. Turn left on North Durbin Pkwy Turn right on Staplehurst...home on the right.
Public Remarks: No need to wait to build!! All you have to do is bring your furniture. Everything you would want and need is here...beautiful granite countertops, 42 in. staggered cabinets, 5 burner gas cooktop, huge breakfast bar/food prep island, stainless steel appliances and wide plank hand-distressed wood floors. With its open floor plan, this home is perfect for entertaining all year long either sitting by the beautiful stacked stone fireplace or sitting on the screened patio overlooking the water and watching the kids/dogs play in the fully-fenced yard.
List Price/SqFt: 129.69
Sold Price/SqFt: 123.11

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Accessibility Features: Accessible Common Area Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Water Heater; Gas Range; Microwave; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Central Vacuum; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Propane; Other Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Construction Materials: Stucco Exterior Features: Balcony Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Fenced; Full Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA Contingency Reason: Other

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2014-01-15

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 112
Street Name: STAPLEHURST
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: 2014-04-26T17:24:26Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Contingency: Active Under Contract
Purchase Contract Date: 2014-03-12
Close Date: 2014-04-26
Close Price: 318000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Home Service-Warranty: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Stone Fireplace: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Structured Wiring: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Vacant -Lockbox, See ShowingAssist

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Great Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES

Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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