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?

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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.

1141 WARDS Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1213631)

1141 WARDS Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$456,789

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,197 Status: Closed

Current Price: $456,789 List Date: 2/23/2023 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

Blocks from the mighty St Johns yet completely dry- Minutes from shopping and restaurants yet not in the hustle and bustle. Surrounded by towering green canopies, this cozy little street hails from an era when borrowing eggs from a neighbor was the norm. With no HOA's or CDD's, those eggs could be coming out of the backyard. And there she is, over 1/2 an acre of newly reappointed interior and exterior accents. All improvements inside and out, are included at no extra charge. The sellers want, no, they NEED, for the lucky new owners to enjoy every inch of the beautiful, rustic serenity created in passion and love. From the firepit where Fireside Chili cookin' is expected, to the interior and exterior focus on entertaining friends and family... This home wraps you in a warm, welcoming hug.

Listing Details MLS# 1213631

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2197
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1979
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From San Jose Blvd, go for 3.9 mi. Continue on SR-13, go for 0.7 mi. Turn right onto Fruit Cove Rd N, go for 1.0 mi. Turn right onto Wards Pl, go for 0.2 mi. Home is on the right.
Public Remarks: Blocks from the mighty St Johns yet completely dry- Minutes from shopping and restaurants yet not in the hustle and bustle. Surrounded by towering green canopies, this cozy little street hails from an era when borrowing eggs from a neighbor was the norm. With no HOA's or CDD's, those eggs could be coming out of the backyard. And there she is, over 1/2 an acre of newly reappointed interior and exterior accents. All improvements inside and out, are included at no extra charge. The sellers want, no, they NEED, for the lucky new owners to enjoy every inch of the beautiful, rustic serenity created in passion and love. From the firepit where Fireside Chili cookin' is expected, to the interior and exterior focus on entertaining friends and family... This home wraps you in a warm, welcoming hug.
List Price/SqFt: 207.91
Sold Price/SqFt: 207.91

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .51 to 1 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; In-Law Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Fencing: Back Yard; Other Current Use: Residential Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-02-21

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1141
Street Name: WARDS
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Fruit Cove

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-03-20T23:49:37Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-02-26
Close Date: 2023-03-20
Close Price: 456789

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Barbecue Pit: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y

Documents

Listing Office: THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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