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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1214 HIDEAWAY Drive N, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1084456)

1214 HIDEAWAY Drive N, St. Johns, FL 32259

$472,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,948 Status: Closed

Current Price: $472,000 List Date: 11/27/2020 Last Modified: 2/10/2026

Overview

Description

This immaculate 5BR/4BA LAKEFRONT 3-Car garage home sits on a 1/2 acre lot with plenty of room for a pool. Imagine yourself relaxing on this huge lanai overlooking the lake. A-Rated schools, low HOA & NO CDD Fees. This great split floor plan featuring formal dining room w/ wainscoting & the formal living room both have double crown molding. Great entertaining space with large kitchen overlooking the family room. The open concept kitchen features stainless steel appliance, double ovens, french door refrigerator, huge walk-in pantry, granite counter tops with a breakfast bar that fits 8 bar stools & a spacious breakfast nook! Great room features a wood burning fireplace with built-ins & lots of windows overlooking the lake & access to the large lanai. Huge master suite has french door

Supplements: door

Listing Details MLS# 1084456

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2948
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1998
Lot Size Dimensions: .52 acre
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 250
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2 Frequency: One Time
Association Name: Cunningham Hideaway
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-295 head south on San Jose Blvd, drive 7 miles, left on Fruit Cove Woods Dr, Right on Hawkcrest Dr E, Left on Tranquil Dr, Right on Hideaway Dr S, turn left on Hideaway Dr N & 3rd house on left
Public Remarks: This immaculate 5BR/4BA LAKEFRONT 3-Car garage home sits on a 1/2 acre lot with plenty of room for a pool. Imagine yourself relaxing on this huge lanai overlooking the lake. A-Rated schools, low HOA & NO CDD Fees. This great split floor plan featuring formal dining room w/ wainscoting & the formal living room both have double crown molding. Great entertaining space with large kitchen overlooking the family room. The open concept kitchen features stainless steel appliance, double ovens, french door refrigerator, huge walk-in pantry, granite counter tops with a breakfast bar that fits 8 bar stools & a spacious breakfast nook! Great room features a wood burning fireplace with built-ins & lots of windows overlooking the lake & access to the large lanai. Huge master suite has french door
List Price/SqFt: 161.09
Sold Price/SqFt: 160.11

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre; .51 to 1 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Oven; Refrigerator Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Guest Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Other View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family 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: 2020-11-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1214
Street Name: HIDEAWAY
Street Suffix: Drive
Street Direction Suffix: N
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Cunningham Hideaway

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T11:08:29Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2021-01-16T20:32:16Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-01-20
Close Date: 2021-02-26
Close Price: 472000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Det Heat SQFT: 0.00, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Water Access: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Great Room
Bonus Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY

Last Updated: February - 10 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.