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.

185 BARTRAM PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2130333)

185 BARTRAM PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$595,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,499 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed

Current Price: $595,000 List Date: 2/16/2026 Last Modified: 6/03/2026

Overview

Description

Step into peace and comfort in this spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home featuring a split/open floor plan in the highly sought after JCP neighborhood and A+ SJC schools. The full in -law-suite over the garage w/ full bath and a walk-in closet provides privacy and comfort for extended family or visitors. The gourmet eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, while the formal dining room adds a touch of sophistication for special occasions. The master suite offers a peaceful retreat with a massive en-suite bathroom, brand new seamless shower glass, a dual-head walk-in shower and a separate soaking tub. Enjoy the warmth of scraped bamboo flooring throughout the main living areas and LVP in the bedrooms for easy maintenance. Two bedrooms come equipped with built-in Murphy beds--perfect for flexible space and guests. Relax by the gas fireplace and LR surround sound. With multiple dimmer light upgrades, fresh paint, bedroom and bath upgrades, this home is ready for you.

Supplements: Enjoy year-round Florida living in the huge, enclosed Florida Room with built-in surround sound seamlessly connecting to the living room and back porch perfect for entertaining. Step out onto the large composite deck, complete with a grilling area, ideal for outdoor entertaining. The vinyl privacy fencing and wooded backyard view offer serenity and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2130333

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3499
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2003
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 560
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1638.31
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From San Jose Blvd, turn left on Bishop Estates Rd. Turn Right onto Durbin Creek Blvd, Turn left onto Bartram Parke Dr
Public Remarks: Step into peace and comfort in this spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home featuring a split/open floor plan in the highly sought after JCP neighborhood and A+ SJC schools. The full in -law-suite over the garage w/ full bath and a walk-in closet provides privacy and comfort for extended family or visitors. The gourmet eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, while the formal dining room adds a touch of sophistication for special occasions. The master suite offers a peaceful retreat with a massive en-suite bathroom, brand new seamless shower glass, a dual-head walk-in shower and a separate soaking tub. Enjoy the warmth of scraped bamboo flooring throughout the main living areas and LVP in the bedrooms for easy maintenance. Two bedrooms come equipped with built-in Murphy beds--perfect for flexible space and guests. Relax by the gas fireplace and LR surround sound. With multiple dimmer light upgrades, fresh paint, bedroom and bath upgrades, this home is ready for you.
List Price/SqFt: 171.19
Sold Price/SqFt: 170.05

Property Features

Levels: One and One Half Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Freezer; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Patio And Porch Features: Deck Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Lot Features: Wooded View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan