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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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1205 ALTHAEA Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2083624)

1205 ALTHAEA Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$545,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,533 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Closed

Current Price: $545,000 List Date: 4/24/2025 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

This beautifully maintained 4-bed, 3.5-bath home in Julington Creek Plantation can't be missed! Inside, you'll love the upgraded kitchen featuring granite countertops, tile backsplash and updated appliances. Relax in the family room or entertain in the open living and dining room space. The thoughtful layout features the primary suite and two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious fourth bedroom/bonus room with a full bath - ideal for guests, a teen retreat, or home office. Enjoy the outdoors from your screened patio or gather around fire pit. The oversized lot provides privacy and plenty of room for a pool! This home has been lovingly cared for over the years and features many updates including: Exterior paint (2022), Roof (2020), HVAC (2020), floors, kitchen, baths, windows, and more.

Supplements: As part of the sought-after Julington Creek Plantation, you'll enjoy access to a wealth of amenities including a resort-style aquatic center, fitness center, tennis courts, sports fields, playgrounds, skatepark, and miles of walking and biking trails. The community's natural beauty is enhanced by lakes, parks, and over 1,200 acres of preserved land ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2083624

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2533
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2002
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 560
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Julington Creek Plantation POA
Association Phone: 904-417-7600
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1328.94
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: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: North
Directions: From Race Track Rd East, Turn right onto Flora Branch Blvd; Turn left onto Velvetleaf Dr; Turn right onto Bell Branch Ln; Turn right onto Althaea Pl.
Public Remarks: This beautifully maintained 4-bed, 3.5-bath home in Julington Creek Plantation can't be missed! Inside, you'll love the upgraded kitchen featuring granite countertops, tile backsplash and updated appliances. Relax in the family room or entertain in the open living and dining room space. The thoughtful layout features the primary suite and two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious fourth bedroom/bonus room with a full bath - ideal for guests, a teen retreat, or home office. Enjoy the outdoors from your screened patio or gather around fire pit. The oversized lot provides privacy and plenty of room for a pool! This home has been lovingly cared for over the years and features many updates including: Exterior paint (2022), Roof (2020), HVAC (2020), floors, kitchen, baths, windows, and more.
List Price/SqFt: 217.09
Sold Price/SqFt: 215.16

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Lower Level Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Stucco Exterior Features: Fire Pit Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Spa Features: Community Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Off Street Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Park; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection