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.

217 WILLOW WINDS Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2087946)

217 WILLOW WINDS Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259

$495,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,772 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Closed

Current Price: $495,000 List Date: 8/11/2025 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

Enjoy the Durban Crossing lifestyle on this beautiful corner homesite featuring an Award Winning Dream Finders Home built with upscale finishes throughout. Architecturally built with a wonderful entrance that welcomes family and guests inside to a Grand Foyer leading to an extremely spacious Kitchen, dining and Family room. Home features a Chef's kitchen, granite countertops, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Office-Playroom and open floor-plan that's perfect for family gatherings. Great home for entertaining with backyard gazebo and relaxing areas to enjoy beautiful sunsets. Property has been professionally landscaped and cared for in a meticulous manner. Location is less than 1/2 mile from Patriot Oaks Academy School in St Johns County School district. ''A'' Rated School with wonderful community and parent involvement.

Listing Details MLS# 2087946

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2196
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 2772
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 67
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2800
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Heading west on Longleaf Pine Pkwy take a left onto S. Durbin Pkwy. Continue past the Durbin Crossing Amenities Center and take a Right onto Islesbrrok Pkwy. Take first Right onto Willow Winds Pkwy and 217 Willow Winds Pkwy is on the left.
Public Remarks: Enjoy the Durban Crossing lifestyle on this beautiful corner homesite featuring an Award Winning Dream Finders Home built with upscale finishes throughout. Architecturally built with a wonderful entrance that welcomes family and guests inside to a Grand Foyer leading to an extremely spacious Kitchen, dining and Family room. Home features a Chef's kitchen, granite countertops, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Office-Playroom and open floor-plan that's perfect for family gatherings. Great home for entertaining with backyard gazebo and relaxing areas to enjoy beautiful sunsets. Property has been professionally landscaped and cared for in a meticulous manner. Location is less than 1/2 mile from Patriot Oaks Academy School in St Johns County School district. ''A'' Rated School with wonderful community and parent involvement.
List Price/SqFt: 236.34
Sold Price/SqFt: 225.41

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Other Structures: Gazebo Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Corner Lot Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Sidewalks Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional