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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12 GAELIC Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2109430)

12 GAELIC Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$385,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,699 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed

Current Price: $385,000 List Date: 10/16/2025 Last Modified: 3/06/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to 12 Gaelic Way, a beautifully-maintained home in Aberdeen's Sutherland Forest Community! Situated on an expansive CORNER lot, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large, open-concept floor plan, stainless steel appliances and 42'' cabinets in the kitchen, and BRAND NEW carpet, paint, and blinds throughout. What really takes this home over the top, though, is the screened lanai overlooking the HUGE, fully-fenced backyard - the perfect place for children and pets to run and play safely. Parents will love the home's close proximity to the A-rated neighborhood K-8 school, Freedom Crossing Academy, and kids will love the amenity center just down the road which features 2 pools, a fitness center, and a water slide! Schedule your showing today and come see why this house should be your next home!

Listing Details MLS# 2109430

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1699
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2014
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1779.7
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northwest
Directions: Racetrack Rd (W) to Veteran's Pkwy (L) to Longleaf Pine Pkwy (R) to Shetland Dr (L) to Gaelic Way (L). Home is on right side corner.
Public Remarks: Welcome home to 12 Gaelic Way, a beautifully-maintained home in Aberdeen's Sutherland Forest Community! Situated on an expansive CORNER lot, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large, open-concept floor plan, stainless steel appliances and 42'' cabinets in the kitchen, and BRAND NEW carpet, paint, and blinds throughout. What really takes this home over the top, though, is the screened lanai overlooking the HUGE, fully-fenced backyard - the perfect place for children and pets to run and play safely. Parents will love the home's close proximity to the A-rated neighborhood K-8 school, Freedom Crossing Academy, and kids will love the amenity center just down the road which features 2 pools, a fitness center, and a water slide! Schedule your showing today and come see why this house should be your next home!
List Price/SqFt: 226.6
Sold Price/SqFt: 226.6

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Electric Heating: Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Exterior Features: Fire Pit Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Corner Lot Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy; Vinyl Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Park; Playground Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-18

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 12
Street Name: GAELIC
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Aberdeen

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-12T16:53:12Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-10-31
Close Date: 2025-12-08
Close Price: 385000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Documents

Listing Office: BRIDGE & BEACON REAL ESTATE LLC

Last Updated: March - 06 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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