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.

140 AFTON Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2019336)

140 AFTON Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$2,300

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,674 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,300 List Date: 4/11/2024 Last Modified: 1/21/2026

Overview

Description

Comfortable 4/2 with vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and plant ledges. Open living room and dining area, walk through kitchen with tile back splash, beveled counter tops and plant ledges. Large corner lot, back yard overlooking lake. Close to great schools and full access to Julington Creek Amenities.

Listing Details MLS# 2019336

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1674
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1999
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Association YN: No
Accessibility Features 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
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295, South on SR 13, Left onto Racetrack Road, Right on Durbin Creek, Right on Afton Lane, home is on the Left.
Public Remarks: Comfortable 4/2 with vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and plant ledges. Open living room and dining area, walk through kitchen with tile back splash, beveled counter tops and plant ledges. Large corner lot, back yard overlooking lake. Close to great schools and full access to Julington Creek Amenities.
List Price/SqFt: 1.37
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.37

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees Architectural Style: Contemporary Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Patio And Porch Features: Screened Pool Features: None Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Pond Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: No

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2024-04-11
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 140
Street Name: AFTON
Street Suffix: Lane
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-04-11T18:25:08Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-04-11
Close Date: 2024-04-11
Close Price: 2300

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 60
Pet Fee/Deposit: 275
Security Deposit: 2300

Listing Office: PERKINS REALTY

Last Updated: January - 21 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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