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.

228 FOREST MEADOWS Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2055619)

228 FOREST MEADOWS Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$737,122

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,911 Status: Closed

Current Price: $737,122 List Date: 11/07/2024 Last Modified: 6/17/2026

Overview

Description

Ready Now! Close as soon as you're ready. Located in the exclusive gated neighborhood of Bartram Ranch ''The Homestead,'' this home is on a PRIVATE PRESERVE. Walk to Top Rated Hickory Elementary & Swiss Point Middle School. Currently zoned for Bartram HS. Room for a pool in this large yard, 83 feet wide by 135 feet deep. Bartram Ranch is a Natural Gas Community located in the heart of St Johns. The stunning Barnwell Elite Farmhouse by Toll Brothers is a two-story home featuring an open plan concept with very large great room off the casual dining room. Additional highlights of this home are a first-floor flex room, 2nd floor loft with private half bath and large laundry room connected to the Primary WIC on the first floor. Flex room can easily convert to a bedroom. Three 3 car garage. Tankless Water Heater. Pre-plumb for Water Softener, fully irrigated yard with re-use water. New Amenity Center includes Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness Center, Dog Park, Tot-Lot and a Multi-Purpose field

Listing Details MLS# 2055619

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2911
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2024
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 195
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-01-31
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: From I-95 take exit 329 towards Green Cove Springs, head W on CR 210 will turn into Greenbriar Rd. Bartram Ranch will be on your left before Swiss Pt Middle/Hickory Creek Elem. School.
Public Remarks: Ready Now! Close as soon as you're ready. Located in the exclusive gated neighborhood of Bartram Ranch ''The Homestead,'' this home is on a PRIVATE PRESERVE. Walk to Top Rated Hickory Elementary & Swiss Point Middle School. Currently zoned for Bartram HS. Room for a pool in this large yard, 83 feet wide by 135 feet deep. Bartram Ranch is a Natural Gas Community located in the heart of St Johns. The stunning Barnwell Elite Farmhouse by Toll Brothers is a two-story home featuring an open plan concept with very large great room off the casual dining room. Additional highlights of this home are a first-floor flex room, 2nd floor loft with private half bath and large laundry room connected to the Primary WIC on the first floor. Flex room can easily convert to a bedroom. Three 3 car garage. Tankless Water Heater. Pre-plumb for Water Softener, fully irrigated yard with re-use water. New Amenity Center includes Clubhouse, Pool, Fitness Center, Dog Park, Tot-Lot and a Multi-Purpose field
List Price/SqFt: 257.3
Sold Price/SqFt: 253.22

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater Fireplace Features: Gas Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Wooded View: Protected Preserve Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Conventional; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2024-11-07

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 228
Street Name: FOREST MEADOWS
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Bartram Ranch

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-09-30T18:35:59Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-08-07T18:03:00Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-25
Close Date: 2025-09-30
Close Price: 737122

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Listing Office: JACKSONVILLE TBI REALTY, LLC

Last Updated: June - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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