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?

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1240 MORNING DOVE Court, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2075480)

1240 MORNING DOVE Court, St. Johns, FL 32259

$530,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,632 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 28,750 Status: Closed

Current Price: $530,000 List Date: 3/27/2025 Last Modified: 4/07/2026

Overview

Description

Most people searching in Saint Johns want a great school district, space to stretch out, and freedom from HOA rules. This home offers all three, plus a few surprises you'll love! Imagine coming home to a quiet cul-de-sac where the only sounds are birdsong and your kids riding bikes with neighborhood friends. Picture cool evenings by the gas fireplace, weekend cookouts on the patio, and lazy afternoons floating in your private pool, shaded by mature trees. Set in the highly sought-after Fruit Cove Woods neighborhood in Saint Johns, this home offers rare value: no HOA or CDD fees, a .66-acre lot, and a location zoned for some of Florida's top-rated schools. The interior welcomes you with a spacious split floorplan, natural light, and functional flow. The living area features a gas fireplace and wet bar, perfect for cozy night

Supplements: Just beyond, a fully enclosed sunroom lined with oversized windows brings the outdoors in. An ideal space for reading, relaxing, or morning coffee with a view of the pool. The primary suite offers privacy and direct access to the sunroom, while two additional bedrooms give everyone space to recharge. Outside, discover the ultimate backyard retrea ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2075480

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1880
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2632
Year Built: 1987
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.66
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: From I-295, South on SR 13 into St. Johns County. Left on Fruit Cove Woods (3rd light after Julington Creek Bridge). 1st Left On Pitch Pine. Turn Left on Morning Dove Ct. House on left.
Public Remarks: Most people searching in Saint Johns want a great school district, space to stretch out, and freedom from HOA rules. This home offers all three, plus a few surprises you'll love! Imagine coming home to a quiet cul-de-sac where the only sounds are birdsong and your kids riding bikes with neighborhood friends. Picture cool evenings by the gas fireplace, weekend cookouts on the patio, and lazy afternoons floating in your private pool, shaded by mature trees. Set in the highly sought-after Fruit Cove Woods neighborhood in Saint Johns, this home offers rare value: no HOA or CDD fees, a .66-acre lot, and a location zoned for some of Florida's top-rated schools. The interior welcomes you with a spacious split floorplan, natural light, and functional flow. The living area features a gas fireplace and wet bar, perfect for cozy night
List Price/SqFt: 292.02
Sold Price/SqFt: 281.91

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco; Wood Siding Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Glass Enclosed; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded View: Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional