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.

165 ST JOHNS FOREST Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2152632)

165 ST JOHNS FOREST Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259

$725,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,348 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,246 Status: Closed

Current Price: $725,000 List Date: 6/29/2026 Last Modified: 8/03/2026

Overview

Description

Stately Home & Space Galore in Gated St. Johns Forest! Located on the boulevard, this 4-bed plus dedicated office residence offers an expansive open floor plan perfect for those needing extra room. Long, paver drive and 3 Car Garage! Bring your design ideas to customize this estate home, built by ICI, and create instant equity! The grand layout features a massive upstairs loft (ideal for a game/media room), a downstairs home office, and incredible outdoor living. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle with both a lower screened patio and a private upstairs screened balcony, both overlooking a peaceful, mature preserve view with no rear neighbors. St. Johns Forest is a premier 24-hour manned gated community famed for its tree-lined streets, top-rated St. Johns County schools, and resort-style amenities--including a beach-entry pool, water slide, fitness center, and active social calendar. Perfect for buyers seeking space in North St Johns County, privacy, & customization in a luxury neighborhood.

Supplements: St Johns Forest is a private, 24 hour guard-gated community with natural gas. Enjoy high-speed internet included with the HOA dues. Residents benefit from an active social committee with year-round events and activities. Top rated amenities include a luxurious 5,200 sqft clubhouse, resort-style community pool with waterslide, fully appointed fitnes ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2152632

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3348
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2005
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 742
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1430.2
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From 95 to CR210 west, turn right into St Johns Forest, go through gate, home is on the left
Public Remarks: Stately Home & Space Galore in Gated St. Johns Forest! Located on the boulevard, this 4-bed plus dedicated office residence offers an expansive open floor plan perfect for those needing extra room. Long, paver drive and 3 Car Garage! Bring your design ideas to customize this estate home, built by ICI, and create instant equity! The grand layout features a massive upstairs loft (ideal for a game/media room), a downstairs home office, and incredible outdoor living. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle with both a lower screened patio and a private upstairs screened balcony, both overlooking a peaceful, mature preserve view with no rear neighbors. St. Johns Forest is a premier 24-hour manned gated community famed for its tree-lined streets, top-rated St. Johns County schools, and resort-style amenities--including a beach-entry pool, water slide, fitness center, and active social calendar. Perfect for buyers seeking space in North St Johns County, privacy, & customization in a luxury neighborhood.
List Price/SqFt: 224.01
Sold Price/SqFt: 216.55

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Security Features: Gated with Guard; Security Gate Construction Materials: Stone Veneer; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Community Pool; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Other Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Primary Bedroom