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.

179 PRINCE ALBERT Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2082384)

179 PRINCE ALBERT Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259

$650,000

Welcome to 179 Prince Abert in Aberdeen!

Virtual Tour

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2-story Foyer Bonus Room with lots of natural light

open floor plan from Kitchen to Living Room

Stainless Steel Appliances including Double Oven

Staircase to 2nd Floor with Toddler Gate at top

Master Bathroom with garden tub and shower

2nd Floor has toddler safety gate at top

Imagine yourself immersed in this hot tub

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,722 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Closed

Current Price: $650,000 List Date: 4/17/2025 Last Modified: 10/13/2026

Overview

Description

$5,000 to buyer for closing costs! 1st Floor has a grand entrance foyer perfect for a pool table/bar area. Additionally Family Room, Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen with breakfast island, walk-in pantry, double ovens & stainless steel appliances. Bonus room can be an office or 1st floor bedroom with full bathroom nearby plus separate laundry room. 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms plus a Master Bedroom Suite with large sitting area, master bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower. Additionally there is a large loft with overlook that can be used as a playroom, computer area, exercise room (endless possibilities). Child safety features (toddler gate & glass panels on overlook) can be included too! Enclosed Lanai includes mounted TV & plenty of privacy as JEA owns neighboring property. No expense spared by owner who installed pool/spa with light features and bubblers water features. Not just a home to make memories but a lifestyle close to beaches, shopping & restaurants.

Listing Details MLS# 2082384

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3722
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2014
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Aberdeen
Association Phone: 904-367-8532
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2799
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Route 295 to SR 13 (San Jose) South, Left on Racetrack, Right on Veterans Parkway, Right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy, Right on Prince Albert Avenue, Home will be on left.
Public Remarks: $5,000 to buyer for closing costs! 1st Floor has a grand entrance foyer perfect for a pool table/bar area. Additionally Family Room, Dining Room, Gourmet Kitchen with breakfast island, walk-in pantry, double ovens & stainless steel appliances. Bonus room can be an office or 1st floor bedroom with full bathroom nearby plus separate laundry room. 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms plus a Master Bedroom Suite with large sitting area, master bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower. Additionally there is a large loft with overlook that can be used as a playroom, computer area, exercise room (endless possibilities). Child safety features (toddler gate & glass panels on overlook) can be included too! Enclosed Lanai includes mounted TV & plenty of privacy as JEA owns neighboring property. No expense spared by owner who installed pool/spa with light features and bubblers water features. Not just a home to make memories but a lifestyle close to beaches, shopping & restaurants.
List Price/SqFt: 185.36
Sold Price/SqFt: 174.64

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Wine Cooler Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Lower Level Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Pool Sweep; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: Heated; In Ground; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached View: Pond; Water Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Suburban Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-17

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 179
Street Name: PRINCE ALBERT
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Aberdeen

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-18T23:49:33Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-10-09T11:24:55Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-12-10
Close Date: 2025-12-18
Close Price: 650000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: October - 13 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.