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.

144 WAVERLY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2117969)

144 WAVERLY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$3,850

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,452 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,850 List Date: 11/14/2025 Last Modified: 12/19/2025

Overview

Description

This spacious 2-story features a first-floor Primary Suite, guest suite with walk-in shower, and a stunning Great Room. The gourmet kitchen offers stacked cabinets, natural gas cooking, and a Samsung refrigerator. Upstairs boasts a large loft, 3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths. Enjoy 10-ft ceilings, a 3-car tandem garage with shark coating, tankless water heater. Located in a vibrant community with a new amenity center: clubhouse, pool, fitness, dog park, & more! $40 residents benefit package required Yard care, pest control, and alarm system are included in the price!

Listing Details MLS# 2117969

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 3452
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2024
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 take exit 329 towards Green Cove Springs, head W on CR 210 will turn into Greenbriar Rd. Bartram Ranch will be on your left
Public Remarks: This spacious 2-story features a first-floor Primary Suite, guest suite with walk-in shower, and a stunning Great Room. The gourmet kitchen offers stacked cabinets, natural gas cooking, and a Samsung refrigerator. Upstairs boasts a large loft, 3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths. Enjoy 10-ft ceilings, a 3-car tandem garage with shark coating, tankless water heater. Located in a vibrant community with a new amenity center: clubhouse, pool, fitness, dog park, & more! $40 residents benefit package required Yard care, pest control, and alarm system are included in the price!
List Price/SqFt: 1.12
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.12

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage Utilities: Electricity Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central

Contract Information

Rental Service: Other
Rental Application URL: www.rtrpm.com
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-14
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 144
Street Name: WAVERLY
Street Suffix: Way
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Bartram Ranch

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-19T17:19:22Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-18
Close Date: 2025-12-19
Close Price: 3850

More Information

Listing Office: ROUND TABLE REALTY, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC

Last Updated: December - 19 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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