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.

1508 AVALON Court, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2116619)

1508 AVALON Court, St. Johns, FL 32259

$365,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,660 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $365,000 List Date: 11/06/2025 Last Modified: 3/03/2026

Overview

Description

Fantastic opportunity to own this renovated home on a large cul-de-sac lot in Julington Creek Plantation! This 3BR/2BA home has lots of updates. Brand New AC, New Gas Tankless Water heater, Newer Roof is 6 years old. Exterior freshly painted 2024, interior trim and walls recently done, Kitchen with granite countertops, single bowl stainless sink, smooth top range, microwave, DW & pantry. Primary Suite is spacious w/newly updated primary bath w/2-sink vanity & custom tiled shower. Hardwood flooring in Family Room & gas fireplace. Updated wood look tile in Primary Suite & secondary bedrooms. Rest of home is tiled. Double French doors from Family Room & 2nd door from Primary Suite all open to big screened lanai w/gas grill hookup. Fully fenced yard. Leaf filter gutter system, full irrigation system, water softener. Recently appraised for 420K seller relocated fantastic ammenities in JCP and St Johns County Schools. See documents for What We Love

Listing Details MLS# 2116619

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1660
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2001
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1384.31
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: Racetrack Rd to Durbin Creek to Afton to left on Shooting Star to right on Avalon Ct to home in cul-de-sac
Public Remarks: Fantastic opportunity to own this renovated home on a large cul-de-sac lot in Julington Creek Plantation! This 3BR/2BA home has lots of updates. Brand New AC, New Gas Tankless Water heater, Newer Roof is 6 years old. Exterior freshly painted 2024, interior trim and walls recently done, Kitchen with granite countertops, single bowl stainless sink, smooth top range, microwave, DW & pantry. Primary Suite is spacious w/newly updated primary bath w/2-sink vanity & custom tiled shower. Hardwood flooring in Family Room & gas fireplace. Updated wood look tile in Primary Suite & secondary bedrooms. Rest of home is tiled. Double French doors from Family Room & 2nd door from Primary Suite all open to big screened lanai w/gas grill hookup. Fully fenced yard. Leaf filter gutter system, full irrigation system, water softener. Recently appraised for 420K seller relocated fantastic ammenities in JCP and St Johns County Schools. See documents for What We Love
List Price/SqFt: 225.9
Sold Price/SqFt: 219.88

Property Features

Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Park; Playground Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Lease Option; Lease Purchase; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing