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.

1128 RIVER BIRCH Road, St. Johns, FL (MLS# 669818)

1128 RIVER BIRCH Road, St. Johns, FL

$330,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,017 Status: Closed

Current Price: $330,000 List Date: 6/11/2013 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Great opportunity for this spacious brick home in the desirable subdivision of River Oaks Plantation. Wonderful floor plan, double tray ceilings, glass block in the walk-in shower, fireplace in family room, architectural niches, bonus room and in-ground pool.

Listing Details MLS# 669818

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3017
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1999
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 243.1
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
Association Name: May Management
Association Phone: 904.880.8796
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-295 south on San Jose, past Bridge becomes SR13 past JCP, right into River Oaks Plantation.
Public Remarks: Great opportunity for this spacious brick home in the desirable subdivision of River Oaks Plantation. Wonderful floor plan, double tray ceilings, glass block in the walk-in shower, fireplace in family room, architectural niches, bonus room and in-ground pool.
List Price/SqFt: 99.4
Sold Price/SqFt: 109.38

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Current Use: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2013-06-09

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1128
Street Name: RIVER BIRCH
Street Suffix: Road
County: St. Johns
State: FL
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: River Oaks Plantation

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2013-09-19T20:16:13Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2013-06-22
Close Date: 2013-08-27
Close Price: 330000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Occupied - Lockbox, Call Listing Office

Documents

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Listing Office: RE/MAX SPECIALISTS

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Zelda Greenberg is a real estate agent affiliated with Legacy Realty Group North Florida, Inc., a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by equal housing opportunity laws. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. All material presented is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources that are deemed reliable but subject to price changes, condition, sale, withdrawal, and errors & omissions.