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.

1680 LEMONWOOD Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2140461)

1680 LEMONWOOD Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$485,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,054 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,810 Status: Closed

Current Price: $485,000 List Date: 5/29/2026 Last Modified: 7/18/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome Home! Take a look at this Beautiful Brand-New 4/2.5 Home just finishing up in St Johns! Close to shopping, schools, and more! This stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home showcases many beautiful upgrades, such as Arden Glen Revwood flooring throughout, and a bright kitchen with beautiful white cabinets with matte black hardware, pure white quartz countertops, plus includes a stainless-steel kitchen appliance package. Relax and unwind on your covered lanai, perfect for outdoor living. Your new home also comes with a 1-year builder warranty and a termite bond for added peace of mind. **This home has a performance engineered septic system which will have city required yearly maintenance agreement and fee. Staging by Bold City

Listing Details MLS# 2140461

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2054
Living Area Source: Builder
Year Built: 2026
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Lot Size Dimensions: 70x150+/-
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04-30
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Mandarin, so South on San Jose Blvd. (SR 13), over the Julington Creek Bridge to Rt. on Lemonwood Rd. to new home on left.
Public Remarks: Welcome Home! Take a look at this Beautiful Brand-New 4/2.5 Home just finishing up in St Johns! Close to shopping, schools, and more! This stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home showcases many beautiful upgrades, such as Arden Glen Revwood flooring throughout, and a bright kitchen with beautiful white cabinets with matte black hardware, pure white quartz countertops, plus includes a stainless-steel kitchen appliance package. Relax and unwind on your covered lanai, perfect for outdoor living. Your new home also comes with a 1-year builder warranty and a termite bond for added peace of mind. **This home has a performance engineered septic system which will have city required yearly maintenance agreement and fee. Staging by Bold City
List Price/SqFt: 243.38
Sold Price/SqFt: 236.12

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate Utilities: Sewer Not Available; Water Not Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Corner Lot Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1680
Street Name: LEMONWOOD
Street Suffix: Road
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Mandarin Meadows

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-18T15:38:51Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-06-05T18:33:40Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-06-16
Close Date: 2026-07-10
Close Price: 485000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Documents

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Listing Office: RPB REALTY,INC

Last Updated: July - 18 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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