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?

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185 CALUMET Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2079826)

185 CALUMET Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$855,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,271 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,197 Status: Closed

Current Price: $855,000 List Date: 4/04/2025 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

A truly magnificent POOL HOME in RIVERTOWN! Built in 2018 & with over $250,000 in upgrades since, this home's craftsman style features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a LOFT AREA, office space, 3-CAR GARAGE, & 12-ft ceilings on the first floor. The stunning kitchen has 42-in cabinets, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, stainless appliances, 30-in gas cooktop, & a WALK-IN PANTRY. The first-floor owner's suite has a tray ceiling, DUAL VANITIES in the owner's bath, a GARDEN TUB, & a large, tiled shower w/ glass enclosure. Located upstairs, the second & third bedrooms share a JACK & JILL BATH. The fourth bedroom is next to the LOFT, & the fifth bedroom is located downstairs; each has its own bath. Outside, the HEATED POOL is surrounded by a massive paver deck & includes a sun shelf, 3 waterfalls, & LED COLOR POOL LIGHTS. Other features - 2 EV CAR CHARGERS, 1-ft raised garage door for larger vehicles, water softener, smart lighting, Nest Thermostats, & tankless water heater. Top St Johns County Schools nearby!

Listing Details MLS# 2079826

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3271
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2018
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 54
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2706.81
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: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Longleaf Pine Pkwy, turn onto Rivertown Main St. Turn right onto Elk Grove Ln. Turn left onto Calumet Dr, and the home will be on your left.
Public Remarks: A truly magnificent POOL HOME in RIVERTOWN! Built in 2018 & with over $250,000 in upgrades since, this home's craftsman style features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a LOFT AREA, office space, 3-CAR GARAGE, & 12-ft ceilings on the first floor. The stunning kitchen has 42-in cabinets, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, stainless appliances, 30-in gas cooktop, & a WALK-IN PANTRY. The first-floor owner's suite has a tray ceiling, DUAL VANITIES in the owner's bath, a GARDEN TUB, & a large, tiled shower w/ glass enclosure. Located upstairs, the second & third bedrooms share a JACK & JILL BATH. The fourth bedroom is next to the LOFT, & the fifth bedroom is located downstairs; each has its own bath. Outside, the HEATED POOL is surrounded by a massive paver deck & includes a sun shelf, 3 waterfalls, & LED COLOR POOL LIGHTS. Other features - 2 EV CAR CHARGERS, 1-ft raised garage door for larger vehicles, water softener, smart lighting, Nest Thermostats, & tankless water heater. Top St Johns County Schools nearby!
List Price/SqFt: 262.61
Sold Price/SqFt: 261.39

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Lighting; Locks; Programmable Thermostat; Refrigerator Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Heated Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Curbs; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection