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.

197 ELLSWORTH Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 694821)

197 ELLSWORTH Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259

$238,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,250 Status: Closed

Current Price: $238,000 List Date: 12/04/2013 Last Modified: 10/23/2026

Overview

Listing Details MLS# 694821

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2250
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2013
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 111.11
Sold Price/SqFt: 105.78

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Interior Features: Split Bedrooms Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: HVAC Pool Features: None Parking Features: Attached; Garage Waterfront Features: Lake Front Current Use: Residential Possession: Negotiable

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2013-12-02

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 197
Street Name: ELLSWORTH
Street Suffix: Circle
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: 2013-12-09T21:40:39Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2013-12-04
Close Date: 2013-12-09
Close Price: 238000

More Information

Listing Office: NON MLS (realMLS)

Last Updated: October - 23 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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