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.

147 RAWLINGS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2095744)

147 RAWLINGS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$765,000

3-Car Garage w EV Charger & Epoxy Floors

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,675 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed

Current Price: $765,000 List Date: 7/03/2025 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

This stunning Cannon floor plan home in Rivertown features 1yo heated/cooled saltwater POOL & SPA with spacious leathered marble deck, fire pit, smart LED lighting & screened enclosure! Perfectly located on a premium .24 acre lot with no neighbor across the street: you'll enjoy water/park views from the front porch! This home boasts a paver driveway leading to a split 3-car garage with epoxy floors & EV charger. Step inside to a bright and airy interior filled with natural light, beautiful tile flooring, custom trim work, upgraded lighting & tons of storage. The stunning kitchen features gorgeous quartz countertops, 42'' custom cabinetry, tile backsplash & large walk-in pantry. The open living room is complete with tray ceiling, custom built-ins and sliders to the backyard. The primary suite features his/hers walk-in closets & the luxurious en suite boasts dual vanities, frameless tiled walk-in shower & elegant garden tub. You're sure to fall in love with

Supplements: the private backyard oasis - a fully fenced backyard with large covered lanai and a screened, heated pool and spa. It's the perfect spot to relax with a cold drink, watch the kids have fun or entertain friends all year long. There's also a spacious flex room & generously sized secondary bedrooms, each with their own walk-in closets. The laundry roo ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2095744

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2675
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2017
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Dimensions: 70x150
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3562.47
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295 S, take exit 5. Merge onto FL-13 S/San Jose Blvd, Turn left onto Roberts Rd. Turn right onto Longleaf Pine Pkwy, Turn right onto Orange Branch Trail/Rivertown Main St. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Orange Branch Trail. Turn right onto Rawlings Dr, Home is on the Left.
Public Remarks: This stunning Cannon floor plan home in Rivertown features 1yo heated/cooled saltwater POOL & SPA with spacious leathered marble deck, fire pit, smart LED lighting & screened enclosure! Perfectly located on a premium .24 acre lot with no neighbor across the street: you'll enjoy water/park views from the front porch! This home boasts a paver driveway leading to a split 3-car garage with epoxy floors & EV charger. Step inside to a bright and airy interior filled with natural light, beautiful tile flooring, custom trim work, upgraded lighting & tons of storage. The stunning kitchen features gorgeous quartz countertops, 42'' custom cabinetry, tile backsplash & large walk-in pantry. The open living room is complete with tray ceiling, custom built-ins and sliders to the backyard. The primary suite features his/hers walk-in closets & the luxurious en suite boasts dual vanities, frameless tiled walk-in shower & elegant garden tub. You're sure to fall in love with
List Price/SqFt: 285.98
Sold Price/SqFt: 285.98

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Home; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Lighting Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Gas Heat; Heated; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: Heated; In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage View: Water Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Vinyl Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Water Community Features: Restaurant; Sidewalks Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection