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.

115 WILLOW WINDS Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2113748)

115 WILLOW WINDS Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259

$596,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,766 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Closed

Current Price: $596,000 List Date: 10/17/2025 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

A Durbin Crossing natural and one owner beauty! Take a look at this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, pool home. With plenty of space for entertaining and family get togethers, this open floor plan will surely be a delight. Need a dedicated office or flex room? Great! It's got one of those too! The kitchen has a large island with stainless steel appliances and an updated pantry. Upstairs you will find all 4 bedrooms and an extra treat - a dry bar/coffee and tearoom! It's such a cute addition. The primary bedroom has an updated, large and classy walk-in closet. Another update upstairs is the laundry room where the washer and dryer stay with the house. How about that pool? Added in 2024, this waterfall pool will have you floating and swimming in any temperature because it has an electric chiller and heater! Relaxing in the hot tub after a long day sounds good too. You'll love the fire pit and manicured lawn along with the 3-car tandem garage that has newly epoxied flooring. It's picture perfect!

Listing Details MLS# 2113748

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2766
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2015
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 67
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2425.18
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: I-95 to 9B South, go North on St Johns Pkwy, Left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy, Left on S Durbin Pkwy, Right on Islesbrook Pkwy, Left on Willow Winds Pkwy
Public Remarks: A Durbin Crossing natural and one owner beauty! Take a look at this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, pool home. With plenty of space for entertaining and family get togethers, this open floor plan will surely be a delight. Need a dedicated office or flex room? Great! It's got one of those too! The kitchen has a large island with stainless steel appliances and an updated pantry. Upstairs you will find all 4 bedrooms and an extra treat - a dry bar/coffee and tearoom! It's such a cute addition. The primary bedroom has an updated, large and classy walk-in closet. Another update upstairs is the laundry room where the washer and dryer stay with the house. How about that pool? Added in 2024, this waterfall pool will have you floating and swimming in any temperature because it has an electric chiller and heater! Relaxing in the hot tub after a long day sounds good too. You'll love the fire pit and manicured lawn along with the 3-car tandem garage that has newly epoxied flooring. It's picture perfect!
List Price/SqFt: 222.34
Sold Price/SqFt: 215.47

Property Features

Architectural Style: Craftsman; Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Stone; Stucco Exterior Features: Fire Pit Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Other; Waterfall Spa Features: Above Ground; Heated; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan