Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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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?

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11544 ALEXIS FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL (MLS# 817174)

11544 ALEXIS FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL

$234,500

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,270 Status: Closed

Current Price: $234,500 List Date: 3/08/2016 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to this wonderful 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths & bonus/game room on a large .72 acre preserve lot in Sweetwater Creek. Fantastic floor plan features wood floors, ceramic tile, upgraded lighting, custom moldings, fireplace with mantle, interior columns, security system, ceiling fans, & inside laundry with built in cabinets. Kitchen comes complete with 42 inch raised panel spice maple cabinets with stainless hardware, crown molding, breakfast bar, eat in nook, walk in pantry, stainless refrigerator, smooth top range/self cleaning oven, trash compactor, built in microwave, & dishwasher. Private owners suite has ceiling fan, tray ceiling, his & her walk in closet, garden tub, separate shower, ceramic tile, glass block window, his & her marble vanity. Exterior

Supplements: features include stucco front with vinyl siding, 2 car garage with automatic opener, sprinkler system, open patio, & decorative glass door at entry. Convenient Mandarin location is a great place to call home.

Listing Details MLS# 817174

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2270
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1998
Lot Size Dimensions: .72 Acre
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 190
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-295 go South Old St Augustine Rd (L) Greenland Rd (L) into Sweetwater Creek on Alexis Forest Dr.
Public Remarks: Welcome home to this wonderful 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths & bonus/game room on a large .72 acre preserve lot in Sweetwater Creek. Fantastic floor plan features wood floors, ceramic tile, upgraded lighting, custom moldings, fireplace with mantle, interior columns, security system, ceiling fans, & inside laundry with built in cabinets. Kitchen comes complete with 42 inch raised panel spice maple cabinets with stainless hardware, crown molding, breakfast bar, eat in nook, walk in pantry, stainless refrigerator, smooth top range/self cleaning oven, trash compactor, built in microwave, & dishwasher. Private owners suite has ceiling fan, tray ceiling, his & her walk in closet, garden tub, separate shower, ceramic tile, glass block window, his & her marble vanity. Exterior
List Price/SqFt: 104.63
Sold Price/SqFt: 103.3

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .51 to 1 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Stucco; Vinyl Siding Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Current Use: Residential Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-03-07

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 11544
Street Name: ALEXIS FOREST
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Duval
State: FL
MLS Area Major: 014-Mandarin
Subdivision Name: Sweetwater Creek

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2016-05-11T15:55:25Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-03-14
Close Date: 2016-05-10
Close Price: 234500

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Glass Block Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Occupied - Lockbox, Call Listing Office

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Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Utility Room

Documents

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: November - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.