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.

1148 LAURISTON Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2023600)

1148 LAURISTON Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$580,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,476 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $580,000 List Date: 5/03/2024 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

**OPEN HOUSE 5/19 12:00 - 2:30**Are you worried about those hot Florida summer days? Worry no more!! Move into your new home and cool off in the gorgeous pool in your backyard. The versatility of this 5 bed/3 bath home gives you so many options!! Downstairs you will find the primary bedroom as well as 3 good-sized secondary bedrooms. Upstairs is either the 5th bedroom or it makes for a perfect teen retreat, (wo)man cave, or even a multi-generational suite! What's important is everyone has their own space. And, when you are ready to come together gather in the large family room! As you prepare food for guests you'll never have FOMO as the open layout lends itself to entertaining. Opening the french doors to the outside extends your living/entertaining space. Be sure to take notice of the extras such as plantation shutters, 8 ft doors and epoxy garage flooring. Great news...this is a wide lot and no CDD fees!! Enjoy the beautiful neighborhood of

Supplements: Oakridge Landing conveniently located to all the new shopping and A-rated schools!

Listing Details MLS# 2023600

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2476
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2015
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 209
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Turn West onto Race Track Rd 1.4 mi. Turn left onto Veteran's Pkwy. Pass Durbin Crossing and Oakridge Landing will be on left.
Public Remarks: **OPEN HOUSE 5/19 12:00 - 2:30**Are you worried about those hot Florida summer days? Worry no more!! Move into your new home and cool off in the gorgeous pool in your backyard. The versatility of this 5 bed/3 bath home gives you so many options!! Downstairs you will find the primary bedroom as well as 3 good-sized secondary bedrooms. Upstairs is either the 5th bedroom or it makes for a perfect teen retreat, (wo)man cave, or even a multi-generational suite! What's important is everyone has their own space. And, when you are ready to come together gather in the large family room! As you prepare food for guests you'll never have FOMO as the open layout lends itself to entertaining. Opening the french doors to the outside extends your living/entertaining space. Be sure to take notice of the extras such as plantation shutters, 8 ft doors and epoxy garage flooring. Great news...this is a wide lot and no CDD fees!! Enjoy the beautiful neighborhood of
List Price/SqFt: 241.92
Sold Price/SqFt: 234.25

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground Parking Features: Attached; Garage View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Full Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection