Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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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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144 SILKGRASS Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2139871)

144 SILKGRASS Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$537,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,030 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed

Current Price: $537,900 List Date: 4/15/2026 Last Modified: 7/22/2026

Overview

Description

Preserve-View, Pool-Ready Backyard in RiverTown's Arbors - Walk to Parks & Top Schools Welcome to 144 Silkgrass Place in the highly sought-after Arbors at RiverTown. This 4BR/3BA ranch sits on a private preserve lot with a fully fenced, pool-ready backyard and screened porch, offering peaceful views and room to create your outdoor oasis. Inside features 10+ ft ceilings and an open layout ideal for living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen includes an oversized 8-ft island and walk-in pantry. LVP flooring throughout main areas with minimal carpet makes this home move-in ready. All appliances included + water softener installed. Just steps to the neighborhood play park. Enjoy RiverTown amenities: 3 centers, 15+ miles of trails, riverfront clubhouse, kayak launch, pools with lazy river, restaurant, fitness centers, sports courts, 15+ playgrounds and dog parks. Zoned for Hallowes Cove Academy (K-8) and Bartram Trail High School.

Listing Details MLS# 2139871

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2030
Living Area Source: Builder
Year Built: 2023
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2472
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: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: Rivertown Main Street to Wild Sage Drive, Right on Stoner Creek, Left on Silkgrass Place. Home will be on your right.
Public Remarks: Preserve-View, Pool-Ready Backyard in RiverTown's Arbors - Walk to Parks & Top Schools Welcome to 144 Silkgrass Place in the highly sought-after Arbors at RiverTown. This 4BR/3BA ranch sits on a private preserve lot with a fully fenced, pool-ready backyard and screened porch, offering peaceful views and room to create your outdoor oasis. Inside features 10+ ft ceilings and an open layout ideal for living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen includes an oversized 8-ft island and walk-in pantry. LVP flooring throughout main areas with minimal carpet makes this home move-in ready. All appliances included + water softener installed. Just steps to the neighborhood play park. Enjoy RiverTown amenities: 3 centers, 15+ miles of trails, riverfront clubhouse, kayak launch, pools with lazy river, restaurant, fitness centers, sports courts, 15+ playgrounds and dog parks. Zoned for Hallowes Cove Academy (K-8) and Bartram Trail High School.
List Price/SqFt: 270.94
Sold Price/SqFt: 264.98

Property Features

Architectural Style: Craftsman; Ranch Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: 6 Months Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump; Natural Gas Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Green Building Verification Type: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Green Energy Efficient: Appliances; Construction; Insulation; Thermostat; Windows Green Water Conservation: Efficient Hot Water Distribution Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Exterior Features: Impact Windows Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener; On Street Lot Features: Irregular Lot; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Water Body Access Type: Community Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Management - Full Time; Management - On Site; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Community Features: Curbs; Fishing; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 144
Street Name: SILKGRASS
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Arbors At Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-26T22:35:02Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-04-28
Close Date: 2026-06-26
Close Price: 537900

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Room Types

Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Primary Bathroom Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Primary Bathroom	Main
Bathroom 2	Main
Bathroom 3	Main
Bedroom 2	Main	13.00	11.00
Bedroom 3	Main	13.00	11.00
Bedroom 4	Main	10.00	13.00	This has been converted from the floorplan shown to include the 3rd full bath.
Primary Bedroom	Main	13.00	15.00
Kitchen	Main
Dining Room	Main	15.00	10.00
Family Room	Main	172.00	154.00

Listing Office: REAL BROKER LLC

Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.