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.

1621 FENTON Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2140539)

1621 FENTON Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259

$726,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,323 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Closed

Current Price: $726,000 List Date: 4/17/2026 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

Comp Sale Only. Closed 4/16/26

Listing Details MLS# 2140539

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 4323
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2014
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 60
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3428
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: South
Directions: Take I-95 South Exit onto CR-210 (County Road 210) and head east Turn right onto St. Johns Parkway Turn left onto Longleaf Pine Parkway Turn right onto Veterans Parkway Enter Durbin Crossing Turn onto Fenton Ave The home will be on your right
Public Remarks: Comp Sale Only. Closed 4/16/26
List Price/SqFt: 167.71
Sold Price/SqFt: 167.94

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Exterior Features: Other Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Fencing: Other Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Showing Requirements: Other

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-08

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1621
Street Name: FENTON
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-17T14:48:28Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-09
Close Date: 2026-04-16
Close Price: 726000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Zelda Greenberg is a real estate agent affiliated with Legacy Realty Group North Florida, Inc., a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by equal housing opportunity laws. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. All material presented is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources that are deemed reliable but subject to price changes, condition, sale, withdrawal, and errors & omissions.