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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194 HILLENDALE Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2042418)

194 HILLENDALE Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259

$618,000

Virtual Tour

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Large living space w 2/sets French doors

Stunning bath; custom mirrors & fixtures

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Closed

Current Price: $618,000 List Date: 8/14/2024 Last Modified: 10/20/2026

Overview

Description

INSTANT EQUITY HERE; sellers $200K loss is your gain!! Why build when you can buy this one; it shows like a MODEL HOME; WITH EVERY UPGRADE!! Seller is willing to contribute to CC or rate buy down! This one year old home is BREATHTAKING! Tons of upgrades (many that Toll Bros no longer offers) such as stunning white oak flooring in all but bathrooms, 10' ceilings with step ceilings in many rooms, smooth walls (no orange peel), custom painted interior the most soothing Sea Salt color, triple crown in foyer and crown in most rooms, ALL closets have custom closet organizers!, Extra windows for more light, free standing tub, all Quartz tops, expanded front & back patios, high end kitchen has dbl stack white cabs, floating shelves, pot filler, 6 burner gas cooktop, conv oven, warming drawer and more; this is a DREAM kitchen! Large living spaces and bedrooms top off this luxurious home on an 85' wide estate lot. There's even an outdoor shower!

Supplements: All Kohler plumbing fixtures, all custom lighting fixtures and fans, and it is in IMPECCABLE shape; just like new!

Listing Details MLS# 2042418

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2500
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2023
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Dimensions: 85x130
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 325
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: No
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: Bartram Ranch is just East of SR13 on Greenbriar Rd, Take 2nd left on Canter Trail, next right on Hillendale Cir ahead to house oh right.
Public Remarks: INSTANT EQUITY HERE; sellers $200K loss is your gain!! Why build when you can buy this one; it shows like a MODEL HOME; WITH EVERY UPGRADE!! Seller is willing to contribute to CC or rate buy down! This one year old home is BREATHTAKING! Tons of upgrades (many that Toll Bros no longer offers) such as stunning white oak flooring in all but bathrooms, 10' ceilings with step ceilings in many rooms, smooth walls (no orange peel), custom painted interior the most soothing Sea Salt color, triple crown in foyer and crown in most rooms, ALL closets have custom closet organizers!, Extra windows for more light, free standing tub, all Quartz tops, expanded front & back patios, high end kitchen has dbl stack white cabs, floating shelves, pot filler, 6 burner gas cooktop, conv oven, warming drawer and more; this is a DREAM kitchen! Large living spaces and bedrooms top off this luxurious home on an 85' wide estate lot. There's even an outdoor shower!
List Price/SqFt: 250
Sold Price/SqFt: 247.2

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Smart Thermostat Flooring: Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned Construction Materials: Frame Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Dead End Street Fencing: Vinyl Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Barbecue; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Playground Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection