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.

187 STAPLEHURST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 825484)

187 STAPLEHURST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$495,000

View of Dining-Living Rooms from Stairca

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,493 Status: Closed

Current Price: $495,000 List Date: 6/04/2016 Last Modified: 8/11/2026

Overview

Description

This is the Barcelona plan by Dreamfinders on steroids with a magnificent pool and one of the best lots in this area. It is located on one of my favorite streets in this wonderful neighborhood. 3 car garage and it is side entry. Lots of gorgeous stone accent on the exterior that make this one of the most impressive homes in Durbin Large culdesac lot and very private back yard.

Listing Details MLS# 825484

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 3493
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2011
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2700
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: St Rd 13 to Racetrack road, to Veterans Parkway to Durbin Parkway, to Staplehurst
Public Remarks: This is the Barcelona plan by Dreamfinders on steroids with a magnificent pool and one of the best lots in this area. It is located on one of my favorite streets in this wonderful neighborhood. 3 car garage and it is side entry. Lots of gorgeous stone accent on the exterior that make this one of the most impressive homes in Durbin Large culdesac lot and very private back yard.
List Price/SqFt: 147.44
Sold Price/SqFt: 141.71

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Disposal; Electric Range; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms Flooring: Carpet; Wood Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Construction Materials: Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-04-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 187
Street Name: STAPLEHURST
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2016-06-25T23:07:45Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-06-05
Close Date: 2016-06-20
Close Price: 495000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Interior Amenities-Bay/Bow Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Stone Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Side Entry Garage: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Special Instructions, Occupied - Lockbox, Pets

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Great Room
Office
Loft

Listing Office: MAGNOLIA PROPERTIES

Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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