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.

116 HAWTHORN HEDGE Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1240820)

116 HAWTHORN HEDGE Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$417,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,864 Status: Closed

Current Price: $417,000 List Date: 8/03/2023 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

Private preserve lot in Julington Creek Plantation! This 4bed/2bath home has 1864sf with freshly painted interior, brand new carpet & SS appliances in kitchen. Relax in the family room in front of the wood-burning fireplace, or sit outside on the screened back porch watching the deer pass through. New garage door! JCP has amazing amenities including a golf course, club house with pool, splash pad & snack bar. Tennis courts, walking trails & playgrounds to enjoy. Priced to sell - don't miss out on this opportunity to own in the highly desirable JCP!

Listing Details MLS# 1240820

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1864
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1998
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 480
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: JCP HOA
Association Phone: 904-417-7600
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1040
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Directions: FROM 295 HEAD WEST ON SR 13, GO OVER THE FRUIT COVE BRIDGE, MAKE A LEFT ON RACE TRACK RD, RIGHT ON FLORA BRANCH BLVD, LEFT ON HAWTHORNE HEDGE LN, HOUSE IS ON THE LEFT.
Public Remarks: Private preserve lot in Julington Creek Plantation! This 4bed/2bath home has 1864sf with freshly painted interior, brand new carpet & SS appliances in kitchen. Relax in the family room in front of the wood-burning fireplace, or sit outside on the screened back porch watching the deer pass through. New garage door! JCP has amazing amenities including a golf course, club house with pool, splash pad & snack bar. Tennis courts, walking trails & playgrounds to enjoy. Priced to sell - don't miss out on this opportunity to own in the highly desirable JCP!
List Price/SqFt: 227.74
Sold Price/SqFt: 223.71

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Appliances Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Pest Control Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-08-03

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 116
Street Name: HAWTHORN HEDGE
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-18T09:48:01Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-09-02T14:33:18Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-09-18
Close Date: 2023-09-29
Close Price: 417000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, City Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Utility Room

Documents

Listing Office: BETROS REALTY INC

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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