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.

1781 BAYSIDE Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2138032)

1781 BAYSIDE Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259

$852,500

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,067 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,087 Status: Closed

Current Price: $852,500 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 5/18/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to Bayside living at its finest! This beautifully updated all-brick home offers 4 bedrooms / 3 baths, completely renovated with modern finishes throughout. Double entry doors open to a bright, inviting foyer with rich wood floors that flow seamlessly through the main living areas. Spacious family room features vaulted ceilings, a charming wood-burning fireplace, and stunning views of the newly added saltwater pool, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The thoughtfully designed layout offers a split bedroom floor plan, and both open gathering spaces and private retreats. Step outside to your resort-style oasis and enjoy Florida living year-round. Located in a charming gated community with tree-lined streets, residents can enjoy the pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, playground, kayak launch, and access to the community dock on the St. Johns River with the most beautiful sunsets! Water included in the HOA. Top-rated school district in the state, and a truly exceptional lifestyle

Listing Details MLS# 2138032

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3067
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1990
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 400
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: South on SR 13, Right into Bayside Blvd. Stop at visitor call box before gate to give the address. Home on the Right
Public Remarks: Welcome to Bayside living at its finest! This beautifully updated all-brick home offers 4 bedrooms / 3 baths, completely renovated with modern finishes throughout. Double entry doors open to a bright, inviting foyer with rich wood floors that flow seamlessly through the main living areas. Spacious family room features vaulted ceilings, a charming wood-burning fireplace, and stunning views of the newly added saltwater pool, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The thoughtfully designed layout offers a split bedroom floor plan, and both open gathering spaces and private retreats. Step outside to your resort-style oasis and enjoy Florida living year-round. Located in a charming gated community with tree-lined streets, residents can enjoy the pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, playground, kayak launch, and access to the community dock on the St. Johns River with the most beautiful sunsets! Water included in the HOA. Top-rated school district in the state, and a truly exceptional lifestyle
List Price/SqFt: 277.14
Sold Price/SqFt: 277.96

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Ice Maker; Microwave Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; His and Hers Closets; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Wood Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Shared Well Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Brick Exterior Features: Dock Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Salt Water Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Water Body Access Type: Community; Navigable Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Gated; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s); Water Association Fee Includes: Water Community Features: Gated Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan