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?

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.

209 CARNATION Street, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1071343)

209 CARNATION Street, St. Johns, FL 32259

$392,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,111 Status: Closed

Current Price: $392,000 List Date: 9/03/2020 Last Modified: 2/06/2026

Overview

Description

''Who Let the Dogs Out?'' Hey, fellow human lovers, our humans have decided it is time to find a new incredible home. So, they are offering this home up for you to bring your humans to. Listen, they might like all the fantastic upgrades in this house like the wood look tile, stacked stone fireplace, custom trim work, ship lap walls, etc. But, let us tell you about the important parts. They built us our own dog park complete with a fire hydrant, the back yard is perfect for catching stray hotdogs that fall off the grill, and watching cranes and geese on the pond. And, you have to see the beautiful walking park with tons of 100 year old trees to mark. And, best of all? The gourmet kitchen where your humans will certainly drop yummies for you to gobble. Come see it Today! Your friends, S & L

Supplements: L

Listing Details MLS# 1071343

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3111
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2016
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 800
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Directions: From I-95 and SR210. Go west on SR210, first light turn right onto Russell Sampson Rd. Continue through roundabout approximately 1 mile and Heritage Oaks will be on your left.
Public Remarks: ''Who Let the Dogs Out?'' Hey, fellow human lovers, our humans have decided it is time to find a new incredible home. So, they are offering this home up for you to bring your humans to. Listen, they might like all the fantastic upgrades in this house like the wood look tile, stacked stone fireplace, custom trim work, ship lap walls, etc. But, let us tell you about the important parts. They built us our own dog park complete with a fire hydrant, the back yard is perfect for catching stray hotdogs that fall off the grill, and watching cranes and geese on the pond. And, you have to see the beautiful walking park with tons of 100 year old trees to mark. And, best of all? The gourmet kitchen where your humans will certainly drop yummies for you to gobble. Come see it Today! Your friends, S & L
List Price/SqFt: 133.4
Sold Price/SqFt: 126

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Community Pool Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2020-09-02

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 209
Street Name: CARNATION
Street Suffix: Street
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Heritage Oaks

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2020-11-09T15:05:52Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-09-10
Close Date: 2020-10-19
Close Price: 392000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Aluminum Fencing: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Structure Slab: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Loft
Utility Room

Listing Office: eXp REALTY LLC

Last Updated: February - 06 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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