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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1233 LAKE PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 779085)

1233 LAKE PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$275,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,236 Status: Closed

Current Price: $275,000 List Date: 6/23/2015 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

Great Julington Creek Plantation Location! Amazing community amenities with low CDD fees. Top rated St. Johns county schools. Home boasts a split plan with large open main living areas including a separate formal LR and DR and eat in kitchen area. The covered back patio leads to a screened pool and a fully fenced back yard. This home sits on a corner lot and has a side entry 2 car garage. AC 4 years old, newer pool pump, and the water softener stays with the home. Bathrooms recently repainted and new carpet in secondary bedrooms and LR/DR. Foyer, kitchen, laundry and baths all feature tile flooring. Other features include a wood burning fireplace in the FR, sky light in FR, ceiling fans in most rooms & sprinkler system. A must see!

Listing Details MLS# 779085

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2236
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2001
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 380
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: May Management
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 726.71
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: SR 13 south from Mandarin, left on Racetrac Road, left at first light onto Durbin Creek Blvd., right onto Lake Parke Drive, home on left.
Public Remarks: Great Julington Creek Plantation Location! Amazing community amenities with low CDD fees. Top rated St. Johns county schools. Home boasts a split plan with large open main living areas including a separate formal LR and DR and eat in kitchen area. The covered back patio leads to a screened pool and a fully fenced back yard. This home sits on a corner lot and has a side entry 2 car garage. AC 4 years old, newer pool pump, and the water softener stays with the home. Bathrooms recently repainted and new carpet in secondary bedrooms and LR/DR. Foyer, kitchen, laundry and baths all feature tile flooring. Other features include a wood burning fireplace in the FR, sky light in FR, ceiling fans in most rooms & sprinkler system. A must see!
List Price/SqFt: 125.18
Sold Price/SqFt: 122.99

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Skylight(s); Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Pool Sweep; Screen Enclosure Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Corner Lot; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Playground; Tennis Court(s) 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: 2015-06-23

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1233
Street Name: LAKE PARKE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: The Parkes

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2015-07-31T12:11:42Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-06-25
Close Date: 2015-07-30
Close Price: 275000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Listing Office, Vacant -Lockbox

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Utility Room

Documents

Sellers Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.