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.

213 TOPSIDE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2172339)

213 TOPSIDE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

New Listing

$1,350,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,281 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,375 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,350,000 List Date: 11/05/2026 Last Modified: 11/05/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to exceptional Florida living in the highly sought-after Beachwalk community! Beautifully appointed with timeless finishes, thoughtful upgrades, and extraordinary entertaining spaces, this home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and resort-style living. At the heart of the home, the impressive chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, double ovens, and an oversized island that opens seamlessly to the main living area. A stunning custom fireplace with built-in shelving, wide-plank flooring, and sophisticated finishes create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The dedicated home office features beautiful custom built-ins, while the spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a beautifully appointed bath, soaking tub, and oversized walk-in shower. The true showpiece of this property is its extraordinary, multi-level outdoor living retreat, thoughtfully designed for year-round enjoyment & entertaining.

Supplements: An expansive screened enclosure encompasses a sparkling resort-style pool and spa, a fully equipped summer kitchen with built-in grill and separate double burners, an oversized stone bar with generous seating, multiple lounge and dining areas, and a private putting green. Beautifully designed terraced pavers and substantial stone retaining walls cr ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2172339

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3281
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 236
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2: 325
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Twin Creeks North at Beachwalk
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 4233
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Heading Northeast on CR 210 turn left onto Beachwalk Blvd. Turn right onto topside drive. House on the left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to exceptional Florida living in the highly sought-after Beachwalk community! Beautifully appointed with timeless finishes, thoughtful upgrades, and extraordinary entertaining spaces, this home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and resort-style living. At the heart of the home, the impressive chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, double ovens, and an oversized island that opens seamlessly to the main living area. A stunning custom fireplace with built-in shelving, wide-plank flooring, and sophisticated finishes create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The dedicated home office features beautiful custom built-ins, while the spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a beautifully appointed bath, soaking tub, and oversized walk-in shower. The true showpiece of this property is its extraordinary, multi-level outdoor living retreat, thoughtfully designed for year-round enjoyment & entertaining.
List Price/SqFt: 411.46

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wine Cooler Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: In Unit; Lower Level Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security Gate Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened; Terrace Pool Features: In Ground; Heated; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: Heated; In Ground Roof: Metal Parking Features: Garage; Off Street View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Pickleball; Playground; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Security; Other Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan