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.

145 CASTLEGATE Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2113626)

145 CASTLEGATE Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$462,500

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,170 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Closed

Current Price: $462,500 List Date: 10/16/2025 Last Modified: 2/21/2026

Overview

Description

Your buyers gain! Back on Market due to buyers cancellation with a clean home inspection report. You will love this immaculate home's unique location in Durbin Crossing on a quiet street with only 25 residences offering a sense of exclusivity while still sharing the Durbin Crossing amenities. This home boasts of great natural lighting w/ large sliding doors, an open floorplan for entertaining & Split BR's for privacy. There are two large separate Flex spaces that could be converted to a 4th BR plus another Office/DR. This property boasts of a freshly painted exterior with quality elastomeric paint & an extended pavered driveway. Your family will love the view from the screened in porch overlooking the sizable fenced in yard & preserve. Features include hard surface flooring throughout, Hunter Douglas blinds/ Plantation Shutters, 2025 A/C & W/H, Central Vacuum, New stove, Monkey Bar storage & Utility Sink in garage. This centralized location is close to Schools, Shopping & Restaurants.

Listing Details MLS# 2113626

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2170
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 67
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2526.23
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
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Heading East down Racetrack Road, take a right onto Veterans Pkwy, then the second left onto Castlegate Lane. Property is mid-way down on the right.
Public Remarks: Your buyers gain! Back on Market due to buyers cancellation with a clean home inspection report. You will love this immaculate home's unique location in Durbin Crossing on a quiet street with only 25 residences offering a sense of exclusivity while still sharing the Durbin Crossing amenities. This home boasts of great natural lighting w/ large sliding doors, an open floorplan for entertaining & Split BR's for privacy. There are two large separate Flex spaces that could be converted to a 4th BR plus another Office/DR. This property boasts of a freshly painted exterior with quality elastomeric paint & an extended pavered driveway. Your family will love the view from the screened in porch overlooking the sizable fenced in yard & preserve. Features include hard surface flooring throughout, Hunter Douglas blinds/ Plantation Shutters, 2025 A/C & W/H, Central Vacuum, New stove, Monkey Bar storage & Utility Sink in garage. This centralized location is close to Schools, Shopping & Restaurants.
List Price/SqFt: 216.08
Sold Price/SqFt: 213.13

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Central Vacuum; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Other Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 145
Street Name: CASTLEGATE
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-21T14:05:11Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-11-21T17:42:16Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-20
Close Date: 2026-02-20
Close Price: 462500

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

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Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE

Last Updated: February - 21 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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