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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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136 SOUTHERN GROVE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2082505)

136 SOUTHERN GROVE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$320,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,722 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Closed

Current Price: $320,000 List Date: 6/09/2026 Last Modified: 6/30/2026

Overview

Description

Price improvement! $415,000***Low HOA, No CDD, Special Assessment paid. This magnificent 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly sought-after northwest St. Johns County on the County Road 210 is move-in ready and waiting for you. Nestled in a peaceful community, this 1997-built home offers a 1,722 sq ft of total living space. Step inside to discover an inviting split floor plan, perfect for everyday living. In addition to the spacious main living areas, this home features a versatile space, ideal for a dining room, office, den, or playroom giving you even more flexibility to meet your lifestyle needs. Enjoy the jacuzzi spa in the privacy of your fenced in backyard, perfect for hosting barbecues, relaxing, or creating your own private retreat.

Listing Details MLS# 2082505

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1722
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1997
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Lot Size Dimensions: 75.01 x 102.1
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 614
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, drive west on CR 210 approximately 2 miles to Southern Grove Drive; turn right onto Southern Grove Drive; property is on your right.
Public Remarks: Price improvement! $415,000***Low HOA, No CDD, Special Assessment paid. This magnificent 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly sought-after northwest St. Johns County on the County Road 210 is move-in ready and waiting for you. Nestled in a peaceful community, this 1997-built home offers a 1,722 sq ft of total living space. Step inside to discover an inviting split floor plan, perfect for everyday living. In addition to the spacious main living areas, this home features a versatile space, ideal for a dining room, office, den, or playroom giving you even more flexibility to meet your lifestyle needs. Enjoy the jacuzzi spa in the privacy of your fenced in backyard, perfect for hosting barbecues, relaxing, or creating your own private retreat.
List Price/SqFt: 231.71
Sold Price/SqFt: 185.83

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Rental Restrictions: No Lease 1st Year; Other Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned Construction Materials: Brick; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Porch; Rear Porch Spa Features: Above Ground; Heated; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-11

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 136
Street Name: SOUTHERN GROVE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Southern Grove

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-30T22:44:31Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-12T00:40:11Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-06-07
Close Date: 2026-06-23
Close Price: 320000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Room Types

Primary Bedroom Level: First

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	First

Documents

Southern Grove HOA ›

Seller's Property Disclosure ›

Southern Grove Covenants ›

Offer Instructions ›

Listing Office: LPT REALTY LLC

Last Updated: June - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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