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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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158 LIBERTY BELL Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081 (MLS# 1248228)

158 LIBERTY BELL Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081

$3,600

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,272 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,600 List Date: 9/17/2023 Last Modified: 2/27/2025

Overview

Description

Luxurious Townhome in one of the few GATED Nocatee areas - Franklin Square, a quiet and exclusive neighborhood. Luxury vinyl wood floors throughout! The home boasts a 2-story foyer, 3 beds + 2.5 Baths. PLUS ALL of THIS - Private STUDY, a BONUS ROOM upstairs. Wow, and a 2 CAR Garage! This is MORE space than most homes in the area! Also enjoy your Private back yard with paver-stone Lanai, and a beautiful Nature Preserve Wooded View! This Toll Bros Home includes - Super Luxurious Baths with dual vanities in with quartz countertops. True Chefs Kitchen w 6 burner Gas cooktop, all Kitchen-Aid appliances & custom light fixtures, and much more. WALK next-door to the CROSSWATER Pool complex & Dog Park. Rent includes FULL Landscape services & ALL NOCATEE AMENITIES and RECREATIONAL AREAS!

Listing Details MLS# 1248228

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2272
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2022
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Directions: From Nocatee Parkway, go South on Crosswater Pkwy, then Right on Conservation Trail, then Left into the Franklin Square community, on Liberty Bell Road.
Public Remarks: Luxurious Townhome in one of the few GATED Nocatee areas - Franklin Square, a quiet and exclusive neighborhood. Luxury vinyl wood floors throughout! The home boasts a 2-story foyer, 3 beds + 2.5 Baths. PLUS ALL of THIS - Private STUDY, a BONUS ROOM upstairs. Wow, and a 2 CAR Garage! This is MORE space than most homes in the area! Also enjoy your Private back yard with paver-stone Lanai, and a beautiful Nature Preserve Wooded View! This Toll Bros Home includes - Super Luxurious Baths with dual vanities in with quartz countertops. True Chefs Kitchen w 6 burner Gas cooktop, all Kitchen-Aid appliances & custom light fixtures, and much more. WALK next-door to the CROSSWATER Pool complex & Dog Park. Rent includes FULL Landscape services & ALL NOCATEE AMENITIES and RECREATIONAL AREAS!
List Price/SqFt: 1.58
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.58

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch Pool Features: None Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Protected Preserve Utilities: Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Road Surface Type: Asphalt Tenant Pays: Cable TV; Electricity; Gas; Sewer; Water Pets Allowed: Yes

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/3EGWMeM
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2023-09-15
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 158
Street Name: LIBERTY BELL
Street Suffix: Road
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32081
MLS Area Major: 272-Nocatee South
Subdivision Name: Nocatee

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-09-30T21:51:13Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-09-29
Close Date: 2023-09-30
Close Price: 3600

Deposits and Fees

Pet Fee/Deposit: 250
Security Deposit: 3600

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Restrictions-Pets-No Cats: Y, Water - Public: Y, Assoc Appl Fee: N, Lot Location-On Golf Course: Y, Lot Description-Wooded: Y, Roof: Shingle,Composition, Ceramic Tile: Y, Per Period: 3600
Public Historical Remarks 2: Pet Fee (Non Refund): Y, Occupancy: Negotiable,Owner-Lic. RE Agent, Sewer - Public: Y, Lot Location-Dead End Street: Y, Parcel Size: Less than .25 acre, Structure-Frame: Y, Exterior Wall: Cementitious Siding, Double Paned Windows: Y, Vinyl Plank Flooring: Y, Min Lease/Rent Term: 12 months, Cleaning Fee: 250, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Forced Air: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Townhouse: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Date Available: 11/01/23

Room Information

Room Name
Office

Documents

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Listing Office: RE/MAX UNLIMITED

Last Updated: February - 27 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.