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?

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214 HOPTREE Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1251128)

214 HOPTREE Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$527,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,811 Status: Closed

Current Price: $527,900 List Date: 10/06/2023 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Overview

Description

MULTIPLE OFFERS. Highest & Best due 5pm 10/13. Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath with a flex space in Watersong @ Rivertown is move in ready. This Lane model boasts engineered wood floors, upgraded cabinets w/ under and above cabinet lighting, quartz countertops, beverage station with refrig, and a modern open layout. Benefit from the versatile office/den, and roomy secondary bedroom and bath. The primary suite dazzles with its spa-like shower and spacious closet leading directly to a cabinet-filled laundry room. Outside, the extra large screened lanai provides views of the preserve and a hint of the lake, complemented by a fenced yard and extra garage storage bay. Ideally positioned on a more private street opposite a park and near amenities and dog park. Other features include water softener &

Supplements: gutters.

Listing Details MLS# 1251128

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1811
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 130
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2: 315
Association Phone: 904-531-9230
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1944.41
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: Yes
Directions: I 95 to CR 210 W to L onto CR 244 to Rt onto Keystone Corners Blvd to L onto Mistflower Dr. go through the gate to Rt onto Juniper Hills Dr. to Rt onto Hoptree Pl.
Public Remarks: MULTIPLE OFFERS. Highest & Best due 5pm 10/13. Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath with a flex space in Watersong @ Rivertown is move in ready. This Lane model boasts engineered wood floors, upgraded cabinets w/ under and above cabinet lighting, quartz countertops, beverage station with refrig, and a modern open layout. Benefit from the versatile office/den, and roomy secondary bedroom and bath. The primary suite dazzles with its spa-like shower and spacious closet leading directly to a cabinet-filled laundry room. Outside, the extra large screened lanai provides views of the preserve and a hint of the lake, complemented by a fenced yard and extra garage storage bay. Ideally positioned on a more private street opposite a park and near amenities and dog park. Other features include water softener &
List Price/SqFt: 289.84
Sold Price/SqFt: 291.5

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Flat Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Vinyl; Wood Utilities: Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Water Body Access Type: Community Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-10-04

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 214
Street Name: HOPTREE
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Watersong At Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-09T23:35:42Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-10-13
Close Date: 2023-11-09
Close Price: 527900

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Aluminum Fencing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Parking Facilities-Golf Cart Storage: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, 1031 Exchange Possible Financing: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room

Documents

Sellers Property Disclosures ›

Lane Floorplan ›

Survey on File ›

CDD ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX SPECIALISTS

Last Updated: June - 05 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.