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.

1805 HAWKCREST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1251425)

1805 HAWKCREST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$625,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,082 Status: Closed

Current Price: $625,000 List Date: 10/14/2023 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

River access! Take your jon boat, PWC, canoe or kayak from your back yard into the St Johns River. Nestled under grandaddy live oaks, this Spacious 4/3 located on over two acres has water frontage on Cunningham Creek. Multi-generation possibility with bed/bath & den connected for easy conversion to private in-law suite on ground floor. Living room features hard wood floors, fireplace & wet bar. Huge back yard, deck and screened porch provide privacy and excellent entertaining opportunities. Kitchen features newer appliances. Home has been re-piped, with copper piping removed. Home has been well maintained, but is in need of ''cosmetic'' updating throughout and has been priced accordingly. NO HOA or CDD. Great St Johns location and schools.

Listing Details MLS# 1251425

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3082
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1987
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.08 acres
Association YN: No
Association Name: N/A
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Directions: From 295, San Jose south for approximately 6 miles, past Racetrack road. Turn into entrance on left about 1 mile further on left. Turn right a stop sign, house is on left.
Public Remarks: River access! Take your jon boat, PWC, canoe or kayak from your back yard into the St Johns River. Nestled under grandaddy live oaks, this Spacious 4/3 located on over two acres has water frontage on Cunningham Creek. Multi-generation possibility with bed/bath & den connected for easy conversion to private in-law suite on ground floor. Living room features hard wood floors, fireplace & wet bar. Huge back yard, deck and screened porch provide privacy and excellent entertaining opportunities. Kitchen features newer appliances. Home has been re-piped, with copper piping removed. Home has been well maintained, but is in need of ''cosmetic'' updating throughout and has been priced accordingly. NO HOA or CDD. Great St Johns location and schools.
List Price/SqFt: 202.79
Sold Price/SqFt: 202.79

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: 1.1 to 2.5 Acres Architectural Style: Contemporary Appliances: Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet; Wood Utilities: Cable Connected; Other Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Other Structures: Shed(s) Exterior Features: Dock Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded; Other Waterfront Features: Creek; Navigable Water Current Use: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-09-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1805
Street Name: HAWKCREST
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Cunningham Creek Est

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-02-02T00:06:29Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-10-26T11:02:38Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-12-01
Close Date: 2024-02-01
Close Price: 625000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Water Access: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Split Level: Y, Side Entry Garage: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other, Unit Type: Contemporary, Split Level, Ground Level, Occupant Type: Special Instructions, Call Listing Agent, Occupied - Lockbox, Appointment

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Office
Utility Room

Documents

Seller Disclosure ›

HOA Disclosure ›

Offer Instructions ›

Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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