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?

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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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1916 STARBOARD Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 949703)

1916 STARBOARD Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$287,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,044 Status: Closed

Current Price: $287,000 List Date: 7/30/2018 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

Absolute BEAUTIFUL home interior & exterior. Great one story in a great gated community in popular Julington Creek Plantation. This home features formal dining open kitchen to gathering, large covered rear porch and room for a future pool..MANY UPGRADES..MOVE IN READY!!!!

Listing Details MLS# 949703

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2044
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2005
Lot Size Dimensions: 6534 sq ft
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1542.4
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Julington Creek Plan
Association Phone: 904-417-7600
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 720
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: 13 S to racetrack rd. left onto racetrack. Left at 2nd light Flora Branch Dr thru gate. plantation grove on left next to pool.
Public Remarks: Absolute BEAUTIFUL home interior & exterior. Great one story in a great gated community in popular Julington Creek Plantation. This home features formal dining open kitchen to gathering, large covered rear porch and room for a future pool..MANY UPGRADES..MOVE IN READY!!!!
List Price/SqFt: 141.83
Sold Price/SqFt: 140.41

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Doors; Windows Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; On Street; Other Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood; Other Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Playground; Sauna; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Court(s); Trash Road Surface Type: Asphalt Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2018-07-30

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1916
Street Name: STARBOARD
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Plantation Oaks

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2018-10-01T16:10:02Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-08-03
Close Date: 2018-10-01
Close Price: 287000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Atrium: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Atrium Door(s): Y

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: May - 13 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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