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.

1261 LEITH HALL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2141695)

1261 LEITH HALL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$885,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,330 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed

Current Price: $885,000 List Date: 4/24/2026 Last Modified: 7/08/2026

Overview

Description

Beautifully appointed two-story home on a private cul-de-sac lot in highly sought-after Durbin Crossing, backing to a serene wooded preserve. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this light-filled home features soaring ceilings, plantation shutters, a downstairs primary suite, and a butler's pantry. The backyard is a true retreat with a screened-in heated pool featuring pool shelf & waterfall added just a few years ago, offering privacy and year-round enjoyment. Additional highlights include a new roof in 2021, three-car garage, and meticulous maintenance throughout. CDD bond has been paid off, resulting in significantly lower annual fees. Located in a top-rated school district with convenient access to I-95, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine.

Listing Details MLS# 2141695

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3330
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2011
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 70
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1885
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: North
Directions: From I-295 (9B), take the exit for St. Johns Parkway/CR 2209. Head south on St. Johns Parkway, then turn left onto CR 210. Turn right into Durbin Crossing onto Durbin Parkway, then left onto Leith Hall Drive. Follow to the cul-de-sac, and the home will be on the right.
Public Remarks: Beautifully appointed two-story home on a private cul-de-sac lot in highly sought-after Durbin Crossing, backing to a serene wooded preserve. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this light-filled home features soaring ceilings, plantation shutters, a downstairs primary suite, and a butler's pantry. The backyard is a true retreat with a screened-in heated pool featuring pool shelf & waterfall added just a few years ago, offering privacy and year-round enjoyment. Additional highlights include a new roof in 2021, three-car garage, and meticulous maintenance throughout. CDD bond has been paid off, resulting in significantly lower annual fees. Located in a top-rated school district with convenient access to I-95, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine.
List Price/SqFt: 269.97
Sold Price/SqFt: 265.77

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Other Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stone Veneer; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Heated; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Wooded View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Community Features: Sidewalks Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection