Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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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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209 N CHECKERBERRY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1182074)

209 N CHECKERBERRY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$765,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,674 Status: Closed

Current Price: $765,000 List Date: 11/25/2022 Last Modified: 4/02/2026

Overview

Description

Located in a golf course community, in Julington Creek Plantation. Beautiful gourmet chef's kitchen, includes a luxury VIKING double oven and a six burner Thermador gas stove, a KitchenAid mixer lift shelf and quartz counter tops with a marble backsplash. Master suite & separate office located downstairs, with the other 4 bedrooms & bonus flex room upstairs. Master bathroom features an all glass shower w/ rainfall shower head & also a custom vanity. The 3 car garage has plenty of space for all of your toys. Enjoy the covered lanai anytime of the day, or night, during any weather time. Tons of room to entertain friends & family. Spectacular amenity center ONLY 1.5 MILES AWAY.

Supplements: Julington Creek Plantation Amenities: Volleyball Court Basketball Court Tennis Court Skate Park Competition Pool Family Pool Fitness Center Roof was done in 2017

Listing Details MLS# 1182074

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3674
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2001
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 420
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Julington Plantation
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 854.09
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: Philips Hwy to Race Track Rd. Left onto Durbin Creek Blvd, Left on Flora Branch Blvd, Right onto Sunnyside Dr, Right onto N Checkerberry Way, Home is on the right.
Public Remarks: Located in a golf course community, in Julington Creek Plantation. Beautiful gourmet chef's kitchen, includes a luxury VIKING double oven and a six burner Thermador gas stove, a KitchenAid mixer lift shelf and quartz counter tops with a marble backsplash. Master suite & separate office located downstairs, with the other 4 bedrooms & bonus flex room upstairs. Master bathroom features an all glass shower w/ rainfall shower head & also a custom vanity. The 3 car garage has plenty of space for all of your toys. Enjoy the covered lanai anytime of the day, or night, during any weather time. Tons of room to entertain friends & family. Spectacular amenity center ONLY 1.5 MILES AWAY.
List Price/SqFt: 210.94
Sold Price/SqFt: 208.22

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Water Heater; Gas Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Tennis Court(s) 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: 2022-07-15

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 209
Street Direction Prefix: N
Street Name: CHECKERBERRY
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-17T13:56:55Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2022-10-11T20:54:47Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-12-23
Close Date: 2023-01-20
Close Price: 765000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y, Golf Course Comm: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, 1031 Exchange Possible Financing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Great Room
Office
Loft
Utility Room

Documents

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Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS JACKSONVILLE

Last Updated: April - 02 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.