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?

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.

161 FLINTLOCK Lane, St. Johns, FL 32095 (MLS# 2153304)

161 FLINTLOCK Lane, St. Johns, FL 32095

$499,900

Rendering of home, color scheme shown is for representation purposes only.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,296 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Pending

Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 7/01/2026 Last Modified: 8/12/2026

Overview

Description

Explore the all-new Symphony floor plan, an open-concept home offering 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an extended 2-car garage. The gourmet kitchen showcases quartz countertops, white cabinetry, a Tender Gray subway tile backsplash, a spacious center island, and a Whirlpool appliance package with a wood hood, gas cooktop, microwave and oven tower, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring spans the main living areas, while the tray-ceiling gathering room opens to the covered lanai for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. Additional highlights include a Smart Home Package, 8-foot interior doors, upgraded bathrooms, a gas line stub, and designer finishes throughout. Residents enjoy an impressive 4,000-square-foot amenity center with a fitness facility, resort-style pool, playground, tennis and pickleball courts, scenic walking trails, and two dog parks. Schedule your private tour today!

Listing Details MLS# 2153304

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2296
Living Area Source: Estimated
Year Built: 2026
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 54
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2973.01
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09-17
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: From I-95, take International Golf Parkway Exit (Exit 323) and go East. Turn left at Bannon Lakes Boulevard. Turn right at Cedar Preserve Lane. Model Homes are on the left.
Public Remarks: Explore the all-new Symphony floor plan, an open-concept home offering 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an extended 2-car garage. The gourmet kitchen showcases quartz countertops, white cabinetry, a Tender Gray subway tile backsplash, a spacious center island, and a Whirlpool appliance package with a wood hood, gas cooktop, microwave and oven tower, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring spans the main living areas, while the tray-ceiling gathering room opens to the covered lanai for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. Additional highlights include a Smart Home Package, 8-foot interior doors, upgraded bathrooms, a gas line stub, and designer finishes throughout. Residents enjoy an impressive 4,000-square-foot amenity center with a fitness facility, resort-style pool, playground, tennis and pickleball courts, scenic walking trails, and two dog parks. Schedule your private tour today!
List Price/SqFt: 217.73

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional; Other Levels: One Property Condition: Under Construction Rental Restrictions: 1 Year Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Other Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Smart Home; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s); Other Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Electric; Heat Pump Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Green Water Conservation: Efficient Hot Water Distribution; Low-Flow Fixtures; Water-Smart Landscaping Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; On Street Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 161
Street Name: FLINTLOCK
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32095
MLS Area Major: 306-World Golf Village Area-NE
Subdivision Name: Bannon Lakes

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-03T15:33:28Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-08-01

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: PULTE REALTY OF NORTH FLORIDA, LLC.

Last Updated: August - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.