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.

226 BROWN BEAR Run, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2166479)

226 BROWN BEAR Run, St. Johns, FL 32259

$574,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,266 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $574,900 List Date: 9/25/2026 Last Modified: 10/21/2026

Overview

Description

Some homes photograph well. This one lives well. The stone-accented craftsman exterior, paver driveway, and landscape lighting make a confident first impression, but it's the backyard that stays with people. A free-form pool with a raised tiled seat wall anchors a paver deck generous enough for a full outdoor dining setup, a lounge area, and a grill. A screened lanai offers shade when you want it, and a tree-lined backdrop past the fence gives the whole space a sense of privacy that's harder to find than people expect. Inside, the single-story plan is open where it should be and separate where it counts. The kitchen is the heart of it, two islands (one for prep, one for conversation), white cabinetry, a gas range, stainless appliances, and pendant lighting. It flows naturally into the family room, with sliders that open straight to the pool, a sunny breakfast nook, and a separate formal dining room for the occasions that call for one.

Supplements: The master suite offers a double vanity, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. A second bedroom has its own en-suite bath, a proper guest suite, not an afterthought. Two additional bedrooms and a third full bath complete the plan, with genuine flex for a home office, media room, or hobby space. Three-car garage. No CDD fees. A-rated St. Johns County sch ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2166479

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2266
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 590.52
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
Association Name: Freedom
Association Phone: 904-490-8191
CDD Fee YN: No
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, take exit 329 for CR 210, go west on CR 210 for 5 miles, turn Right onto Longleaf Pine Pkwy, turn Left onto Brown Bear Run, home is on the Right.
Public Remarks: Some homes photograph well. This one lives well. The stone-accented craftsman exterior, paver driveway, and landscape lighting make a confident first impression, but it's the backyard that stays with people. A free-form pool with a raised tiled seat wall anchors a paver deck generous enough for a full outdoor dining setup, a lounge area, and a grill. A screened lanai offers shade when you want it, and a tree-lined backdrop past the fence gives the whole space a sense of privacy that's harder to find than people expect. Inside, the single-story plan is open where it should be and separate where it counts. The kitchen is the heart of it, two islands (one for prep, one for conversation), white cabinetry, a gas range, stainless appliances, and pendant lighting. It flows naturally into the family room, with sliders that open straight to the pool, a sunny breakfast nook, and a separate formal dining room for the occasions that call for one.
List Price/SqFt: 253.71

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Rental Restrictions: Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced; Pool Sweep; Salt Water Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Full Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Playground Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection