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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1417 MARLEE Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2116655)

1417 MARLEE Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$935,000

Heated Salt treated pool with swim-up deck

Cabana - Summer Kitchen is a converted shipping container

12 x 20 He/she shed. Basketball court and playground

Secondary entrance to barn and storage sheds

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,714 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 127,195 Status: Closed

Current Price: $935,000 List Date: 11/06/2025 Last Modified: 3/09/2026

Overview

Description

Discover this most unique setting tucked away on a country road in N St Johns County. With a TOTAL of 2.92 ACRES, the property provides for Multi Generational living with 2 PLATTED PARCELS. A custom built 4 bedroom 2 bath home is an open floor plan, well designed for maximum entertainment. Upon entry you are greeted with a spacious dining and living area that flows into a splendid kitchen with a 10' serving island, farm sink,upgrade stainless appliances and walk-in pantry. A sweet breakfast nook invites the morning sun and looks out over the grounds and back porch. The stone pavered fire pit provides evening relaxation for family while the kids enjoy the playground. A huge screen enclosure features a 32x16 deck overlooking the heated salt water pool. For the Equestrian, there is a barn with A/C tack room, 2 stalls leading out to multiple paddocks and pastures. There is a gated main enrty and an additional separate entry for moving RV's, boats, Trailers. Bring Horses and 4 wheelers.

Listing Details MLS# 2116655

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2414
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 2714
Year Built: 2017
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 2.92
Lot Size Dimensions: 320 x 400
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: 5
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: South
Directions: From the Julington Creek Bridge, south on San Jose- (Bartram Scenic Highway) appx 4 miles, left on Sheffield Rd, right on Orange Cove, left on Marlee.
Public Remarks: Discover this most unique setting tucked away on a country road in N St Johns County. With a TOTAL of 2.92 ACRES, the property provides for Multi Generational living with 2 PLATTED PARCELS. A custom built 4 bedroom 2 bath home is an open floor plan, well designed for maximum entertainment. Upon entry you are greeted with a spacious dining and living area that flows into a splendid kitchen with a 10' serving island, farm sink,upgrade stainless appliances and walk-in pantry. A sweet breakfast nook invites the morning sun and looks out over the grounds and back porch. The stone pavered fire pit provides evening relaxation for family while the kids enjoy the playground. A huge screen enclosure features a 32x16 deck overlooking the heated salt water pool. For the Equestrian, there is a barn with A/C tack room, 2 stalls leading out to multiple paddocks and pastures. There is a gated main enrty and an additional separate entry for moving RV's, boats, Trailers. Bring Horses and 4 wheelers.
List Price/SqFt: 408.04
Sold Price/SqFt: 387.32

Property Features

Architectural Style: Contemporary Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Security Features: Security System Owned Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Other Structures: Barn(s); Outdoor Kitchen; Shed(s); Stable(s); Workshop Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Heated; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Carport; Detached; Parking Lot; RV Access/Parking Lot Features: Split Possible Fencing: Cross Fenced Current Use: Horses Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingency Reason: Financing