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.

139 OLD FORT Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2167231)

139 OLD FORT Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259

$438,000

3-web-or-mls-- 139 Old Fort Trl-0510-903

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7-web-or-mls-- 139 Old Fort Trl-S0510-00

10-web-or-mls-- 139 Old Fort Trl-S0510-0

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,599 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active

Current Price: $438,000 List Date: 10/01/2026 Last Modified: 11/02/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 139 Old Fort Trail in the highly sought-after Beachwalk community of St. Johns! Seller including Golf cart with acceptable offers!! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,945 sq ft of living space, a 2-car garage, and a great blend of comfort and resort-style living. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with a spacious upstairs loft, perfect for a home office, media room, game room, or second living area. The primary bedroom features an extended closet for additional storage. Step outside to an impressive extended screened patio offering plenty of additional outdoor living space. Just beyond the patio is a private hot tub, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The home is also wired for a generator hookup for added peace of mind. And then there's the Beachwalk lifestyle! Seller including Golf cart with acceptable offers!!

Supplements: Residents enjoy access to the community's incredible 14-acre Crystal Lagoon, complete with sandy beaches and opportunities for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. Resort-style amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, putting green, sand volleyball, playground, dog splash park and on-site dining. With sidewalks ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2167231

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1945
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2599
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 602.5
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee 2: 335.48
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3850
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Southwest
Directions: From I-95 take Exit 329 for Old County Road 210East. Continue east on Old CR 210, then turn left onto Beachwalk Boulevard. Turn Left onto Albany Bay Boulevard, ten turn right onto Old Fort Trail. The property will be on the left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to 139 Old Fort Trail in the highly sought-after Beachwalk community of St. Johns! Seller including Golf cart with acceptable offers!! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,945 sq ft of living space, a 2-car garage, and a great blend of comfort and resort-style living. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with a spacious upstairs loft, perfect for a home office, media room, game room, or second living area. The primary bedroom features an extended closet for additional storage. Step outside to an impressive extended screened patio offering plenty of additional outdoor living space. Just beyond the patio is a private hot tub, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The home is also wired for a generator hookup for added peace of mind. And then there's the Beachwalk lifestyle! Seller including Golf cart with acceptable offers!!
List Price/SqFt: 225.19

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Instant Hot Water; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Dishwasher; Locks; Monitoring; Programmable Thermostat; Smoke Detector Security Features: Fire Alarm; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Patio And Porch Features: Patio Spa Features: Above Ground; Community; Heated; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Corner Lot; Sprinklers In Front Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Beach Access; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Curbs; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan