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.

163 NELSON Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2147205)

163 NELSON Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$308,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,650 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,049 Status: Closed

Current Price: $308,000 List Date: 5/27/2026 Last Modified: 7/06/2026

Overview

Description

Beautiful one-owner Venice Model end-unit townhome offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and one of the largest floor plans in the community! This bright and beautifully maintained two-story home features a spacious open layout with oversized bedrooms, abundant storage, and a large backyard. The welcoming family room flows into a dining area and a kitchen featuring large granite island, granite countertops, upgraded dishwasher, and upgraded refrigerator. Custom touches are found throughout, including cultured marble bathroom vanities, tray ceiling in the primary suite, ceiling fans with remotes in the family room and primary bedroom, upgraded washer and dryer, laundry room counter with added cabinetry, stylish barn door in the primary bath & 2 walk-in closets, additional electrical added to closets, custom ''cloffice'' workspace, and redesigned hall closets for enhanced functionality and storage.

Supplements: Additional highlights include a full 2-car garage with overhead storage racks and shelving, upgraded garage door system, a germicidal UV light system added to the HVAC for enhanced air quality. Located in a desirable community with 2 great amenities with pools, tennins and pickleball, fitness center and more.... Excellent schools and convenient acc ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2147205

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1650
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2017
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 226.74
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2: 50.25
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
Association Name: First Service Residential
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1664.51
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
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From St. Johns Parkway turn on to Richmond Drive and right on Nelson Lane. Home is on the left side near the mailboxes.
Public Remarks: Beautiful one-owner Venice Model end-unit townhome offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and one of the largest floor plans in the community! This bright and beautifully maintained two-story home features a spacious open layout with oversized bedrooms, abundant storage, and a large backyard. The welcoming family room flows into a dining area and a kitchen featuring large granite island, granite countertops, upgraded dishwasher, and upgraded refrigerator. Custom touches are found throughout, including cultured marble bathroom vanities, tray ceiling in the primary suite, ceiling fans with remotes in the family room and primary bedroom, upgraded washer and dryer, laundry room counter with added cabinetry, stylish barn door in the primary bath & 2 walk-in closets, additional electrical added to closets, custom ''cloffice'' workspace, and redesigned hall closets for enhanced functionality and storage.
List Price/SqFt: 189.7
Sold Price/SqFt: 186.67

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Upper Level Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Off Street Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Maintenance Grounds; Pickleball; Playground; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection; Lender Approval