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.

212 N ARABELLA Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2138112)

212 N ARABELLA Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$685,000

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Custom shelving makes this kid retreat complete and fun

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Incredible outdoor patio - shaded area and unshaded area

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Gorgeous Clubhouse - ballroom for events

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,350 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,761 Status: Closed

Current Price: $685,000 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 6/04/2026

Overview

Description

Discover your dream home in gated St. Johns Forest community. As you enter, you're greeted by the oversized dining room ideal for relaxed family meals or lively gatherings. A dedicated office with elegant French doors sits just off the entry. The eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar island, gas stove, stainless appliances, and custom-shelved pantry overlooks the spacious living room with striking architectural accent wall. The owner's suite is conveniently located downstairs and features a spa-like bathroom. Upstairs a custom-built hangout haven at the end of the walkway between the 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths is ready for neighborhood friends after school. Fully fenced backyard provides total privacy backing to a lush preserve. The extended paver patio and screened lanai feature twinkling string lights, and is partially shade/partially sun. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities nearby: a stunning pool & waterslide, roller hockey rink, basketball, tennis, play field, 24-hr fitness center

Supplements: Recent upgrades include a Trane AC (2023), fresh exterior paint (2026), and enhanced landscaping. Washer and dryer convey. Full-time community manager. Walk to school! Cable and Internet included in homeowner fees.

Listing Details MLS# 2138112

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3350
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2012
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 762
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 487.72
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 & 210 go east, R into St Johns Forest. Left at dead end. How on right.
Public Remarks: Discover your dream home in gated St. Johns Forest community. As you enter, you're greeted by the oversized dining room ideal for relaxed family meals or lively gatherings. A dedicated office with elegant French doors sits just off the entry. The eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar island, gas stove, stainless appliances, and custom-shelved pantry overlooks the spacious living room with striking architectural accent wall. The owner's suite is conveniently located downstairs and features a spa-like bathroom. Upstairs a custom-built hangout haven at the end of the walkway between the 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths is ready for neighborhood friends after school. Fully fenced backyard provides total privacy backing to a lush preserve. The extended paver patio and screened lanai feature twinkling string lights, and is partially shade/partially sun. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities nearby: a stunning pool & waterslide, roller hockey rink, basketball, tennis, play field, 24-hr fitness center
List Price/SqFt: 204.48
Sold Price/SqFt: 204.48

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Natural Gas Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Block; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Screened Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Full Time; Management - On Site; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s); Other Association Fee Includes: Cable TV; Internet; Security Road Frontage Type: Private Road Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection