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.

135 BAYARD Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1227011)

135 BAYARD Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$495,233

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,387 Status: Closed

Current Price: $495,233 List Date: 5/12/2023 Last Modified: 7/24/2026

Overview

Listing Details MLS# 1227011

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2387
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2023
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 268
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: 210West to Russell Sampson North. At the roundabout, bear right into Brookside Preserve
List Price/SqFt: 207.47
Sold Price/SqFt: 207.47

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Contemporary Property Condition: Under Construction Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Pool Features: None Parking Features: Attached; Garage Current Use: Residential Possession: Negotiable

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2022-05-02

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 135
Street Name: BAYARD
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Brookside Preserve

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-05-12T14:02:49Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-05-02
Close Date: 2023-03-24
Close Price: 495233

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: NON MLS (realMLS)

Last Updated: July - 24 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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