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.

137 ELLSWORTH Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2153441)

137 ELLSWORTH Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259

$860,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,622 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Closed

Current Price: $860,000 List Date: 7/02/2026 Last Modified: 8/08/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the highly desirable Durbin Crossing community! This thoughtfully designed residence offers an open-concept floor plan filled with natural light, spacious living areas, and a well-appointed kitchen that's perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The private primary suite features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, while the additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. Step outside to a backyard ideal for relaxing, grilling, or enjoying Florida's year-round sunshine. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including multiple pools, fitness centers, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, walking trails, and community events. Located in the award-winning St. Johns County School District and just minutes from Durbin Pavilion, shopping, dining, and I-95, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 2153441

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 3622
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 67
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3428
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: Yes
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, take the exit for St. Johns Parkway and head south. Turn west onto Longleaf Pine Parkway, then make a left onto Islesbrook Parkway. Continue to Ellsworth Circle and turn left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the highly desirable Durbin Crossing community! This thoughtfully designed residence offers an open-concept floor plan filled with natural light, spacious living areas, and a well-appointed kitchen that's perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The private primary suite features a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, while the additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. Step outside to a backyard ideal for relaxing, grilling, or enjoying Florida's year-round sunshine. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including multiple pools, fitness centers, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, walking trails, and community events. Located in the award-winning St. Johns County School District and just minutes from Durbin Pavilion, shopping, dining, and I-95, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today!
List Price/SqFt: 238.82
Sold Price/SqFt: 237.44

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Heated; Screen Enclosure; Waterfall Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan