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.

1209 BELHAVEN Lane, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (MLS# 1260945)

1209 BELHAVEN Lane, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

$2,500

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,952 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,500 List Date: 12/11/2023 Last Modified: 3/01/2025

Overview

Description

AVAILABLE NOW! ZONED FOR VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY & NEASE HIGH SCHOOL! Come see this 3 BR, 2 BA home w/an open Floor-plan great for entertaining. Enjoy afternoons & evenings on the nice Screened Patio overlooking the man-made lake/pond. Living Rm/Office w/French doors & a formal dining rm. Spacious Kitchen w/tile,42' white cabinetry, all appliances, a pantry, breakfast bar, everyday dining nook & a food prep island. Owners Suite w/His & Her Sinks, walk-in shower, garden tub & large closet. Home is Located on a Cul-de-Sac St! Great Location & LAWN CARE INCLUDED IN MONTHLY RENT! COMMUNITY AMENITIES INCLUDE A POOL, TENNIS & PICKLEBALL COURTS,BASKETBALL COURT & PLAYGROUND. Close to Nocatee Town Center, the beaches & St. Augustine. PETS UPON APPROVAL WITH A NON-REFUNDABLE PET FEE! 12 MONTH LEASE!

Listing Details MLS# 1260945

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1952
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2005
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Association Name: WALDEN CHASE HOA
Association Phone: 904-646-2626
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Directions: From US 1,Head East on Valley Ridge).Make Turn Right onto Old Dixie Hwy.Take 1st Left Into Walden Chase(Walden Chase Ln).Then, Take 1st Left onto Eddystone Ln,then Left onto Belhaven,house on LEFT.
Public Remarks: AVAILABLE NOW! ZONED FOR VALLEY RIDGE ACADEMY & NEASE HIGH SCHOOL! Come see this 3 BR, 2 BA home w/an open Floor-plan great for entertaining. Enjoy afternoons & evenings on the nice Screened Patio overlooking the man-made lake/pond. Living Rm/Office w/French doors & a formal dining rm. Spacious Kitchen w/tile,42' white cabinetry, all appliances, a pantry, breakfast bar, everyday dining nook & a food prep island. Owners Suite w/His & Her Sinks, walk-in shower, garden tub & large closet. Home is Located on a Cul-de-Sac St! Great Location & LAWN CARE INCLUDED IN MONTHLY RENT! COMMUNITY AMENITIES INCLUDE A POOL, TENNIS & PICKLEBALL COURTS,BASKETBALL COURT & PLAYGROUND. Close to Nocatee Town Center, the beaches & St. Augustine. PETS UPON APPROVAL WITH A NON-REFUNDABLE PET FEE! 12 MONTH LEASE!
List Price/SqFt: 1.28
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.28

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Association Amenities: Community Pool; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Utilities: Cable Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Road Surface Type: Asphalt Tenant Pays: Cable TV; Electricity; Sewer; Water

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-12-11
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1209
Street Name: BELHAVEN
Street Suffix: Lane
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32081
MLS Area Major: 272-Nocatee South
Subdivision Name: Walden Chase

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-03-15T20:11:21Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2024-02-21T00:45:55Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-03-01
Close Date: 2024-03-15
Close Price: 2500

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Deposits and Fees

Pet Fee/Deposit: 350
Security Deposit: 2650

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Tenant Pays Basic Phone: Y, Water - Public: Y, Assoc Appl Fee: N, Tenant Pays All Utilities: Y, lot Location-Cul-de-sac: Y, Roof: Shingle, Wall-to-Wall Carpet: Y, Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Pet Fee (Non Refund): Y, Occupancy: Specific Date-CLO, Sewer - Public: Y, Parcel Size: Less than .25 acre, Parking Facilities-Concrete: Y, Exterior Wall: Stucco, Tile Floors: Y, USPS Cluster Mailbox: Y, Min Lease/Rent Term: 12 Months, Utilities-Underground: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other, Date Available: NOW!, Occupant Type: Vacant -Lockbox, See ShowingAssist

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Office
Utility Room

Documents

RE/MAX Rental Application ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX UNLIMITED

Last Updated: March - 01 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.