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.

157 KAPALUA Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2125647)

157 KAPALUA Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$1,249,000

One of the LARGEST lots in Beachwalk and one of the FIRST homes to be built in the community

Oversized lot with private backyard with pool!

Welcome to Beachwalk Resort living! Feel like you are on vacation everyday!

Office to the left when you walk in the house

Crate and Barrel pendant over sink and dining room table

Large primary on first floor overlooking the private backyard. You can walk out to the pool from your suite.

Double sinks with large tub and separate shower

Sliders open to the entertaining backyard

Live the resort lifestyle in your own backyard!

Shared bathroom with 2nd and 3rd bedroom

Bonus room being used as large bedroom-could be media room/flex space

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,308 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,504 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,249,000 List Date: 1/17/2026 Last Modified: 4/11/2026

Overview

Description

Bond portion of CDD paid! PLUS seller will pay Intitaion fee to the Beachwalk Club Membership! Stunning 4BR/3.5BA executive pool home with 3-car garage in gated Seaside at Beachwalk—This spacious home welcomes you with soaring cathedral ceilings, spiral staircase, and a bright gathering room with fireplace overlooking the screened saltwater pool and serene water-to-conservation views. The gourmet kitchen boasts a huge breakfast bar, 42'' cabinets, pot filler, walk-in pantry, and butler's pantry with wine rack. The downstairs primary suite includes a fireplace, lanai access, dual vanities, walk-in shower with dual showerheads, and custom built-in closet. Upstairs features a loft with Juliette balconies, sunset-view balcony, guest suite with en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms with full bath, and a private game/media room. Beachwalk delivers exciting, resort-style living in an award-winning, golf-cart-friendly community centered around the stunning 14-acre Crystal Lagoon.

Supplements: Residents can spend their days swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding just unwinding at the swim-up bar. A lively full-service restaurant and bar set the scene for live music, meeting your neighbors to catch the game on the wall of TVs. The clubhouse boasts a large, modern fitness center, locker room and a children's club. For outdoor fun, there is ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2125647

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 4308
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2019
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 574
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee 2: 315
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: TCN Parcel 1
Association Phone: 904-747-0181
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1308.7
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: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95N to exit 329, R on Co Road 210, Left on Beachside, Left on Topside, Left on Kapalua, house on the left
Public Remarks: Bond portion of CDD paid! PLUS seller will pay Intitaion fee to the Beachwalk Club Membership! Stunning 4BR/3.5BA executive pool home with 3-car garage in gated Seaside at Beachwalk—This spacious home welcomes you with soaring cathedral ceilings, spiral staircase, and a bright gathering room with fireplace overlooking the screened saltwater pool and serene water-to-conservation views. The gourmet kitchen boasts a huge breakfast bar, 42'' cabinets, pot filler, walk-in pantry, and butler's pantry with wine rack. The downstairs primary suite includes a fireplace, lanai access, dual vanities, walk-in shower with dual showerheads, and custom built-in closet. Upstairs features a loft with Juliette balconies, sunset-view balcony, guest suite with en-suite bath, two additional bedrooms with full bath, and a private game/media room. Beachwalk delivers exciting, resort-style living in an award-winning, golf-cart-friendly community centered around the stunning 14-acre Crystal Lagoon.
List Price/SqFt: 289.93
Sold Price/SqFt: 289.93

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional; Other Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Home; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Lower Level Utilities: Cable Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Exterior Features: Balcony Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: Private Roof: Metal Parking Features: Garage View: Pool; Water Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Car Wash Area; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Frontage Type: Private Road Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Inspection