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.

151 CALLIEL Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2128374)

151 CALLIEL Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$725,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,361 Status: Closed

Current Price: $725,000 List Date: 2/03/2026 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this spacious modern home located in the private Celestina community! Offering over 3,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home features a very spacious open floor plan filled with natural light and enhanced by soaring 12-foot ceilings. The expansive living room offers peaceful lake views and opens into the screened lanai and fenced yard, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor retreat. The kitchen is very well appointed, with elegant quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry and appliances, with a large center island-perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The primary suite offers generous space, a spa-like bathroom, and an oversized walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms and bathrooms are equally spacious and modern, with an additional home office space. The Celestina community offers numerous luxurious amenities and located conveniently near shopping centers, highways and great schools! Don't miss this opportunity!

Listing Details MLS# 2128374

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3361
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2020
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 150
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1844.74
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 S take the exit towards SR-9B then take the exit towards Peyton Parkway. turn right onto Race Track Road then turn right to the gated guard entrance on Celesta Pkwy.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this spacious modern home located in the private Celestina community! Offering over 3,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home features a very spacious open floor plan filled with natural light and enhanced by soaring 12-foot ceilings. The expansive living room offers peaceful lake views and opens into the screened lanai and fenced yard, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor retreat. The kitchen is very well appointed, with elegant quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry and appliances, with a large center island-perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The primary suite offers generous space, a spa-like bathroom, and an oversized walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms and bathrooms are equally spacious and modern, with an additional home office space. The Celestina community offers numerous luxurious amenities and located conveniently near shopping centers, highways and great schools! Don't miss this opportunity!
List Price/SqFt: 220.17
Sold Price/SqFt: 215.71

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat; Security; Smoke Detector Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Gated with Guard; Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Gated; Security Community Features: Gated Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan