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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234 PURUS Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2142386)

234 PURUS Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$454,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,027 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed

Current Price: $454,000 List Date: 4/28/2026 Last Modified: 7/31/2026

Overview

Description

Back on the market due to no fault of sellers. Shows like a Model Home! Welcome to this incredibly maintained 4BR 3BA 2027 SQ FT home located in Grand Creek North in St Johns County with NO CDD!! Located on a culdesac street for low traffic and with only 1 direct neighbor. The lot next door is perfect for a play area for kids owned by the grand creek association. Built in 2021, this home features wood plank tile throughout the entire house including the entryway, kitchen, living room, dining room, bathrooms and ALL bedrooms!! Beautiful barn door separating 2 front bedrooms from foyer. Foyer has an accent wall heading into the main living area and kitchen. Kitchen has quartz countertops, 42'' cabinets, stainless steel appliances (including a gas range) Updated light fixture in the dining and updated ceiling fan in the living room. Large owner suite with no carpet! Owner bath has a separate shower and bathtub with dual vanities and quartz countertops.

Supplements: Heading out to the back patio you have a screened in lanai that leads to an oversized paver patio with a private fenced in backyard and preserve views.

Listing Details MLS# 2142386

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2027
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 590.52
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
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
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take exit 329 towards 210 west from I95. Continue on 210 and make left turn on 210 west. Turn right onto Longleaf Pine Pkwy. Turn left onto Brown Bear Run then left on Purus Way.
Public Remarks: Back on the market due to no fault of sellers. Shows like a Model Home! Welcome to this incredibly maintained 4BR 3BA 2027 SQ FT home located in Grand Creek North in St Johns County with NO CDD!! Located on a culdesac street for low traffic and with only 1 direct neighbor. The lot next door is perfect for a play area for kids owned by the grand creek association. Built in 2021, this home features wood plank tile throughout the entire house including the entryway, kitchen, living room, dining room, bathrooms and ALL bedrooms!! Beautiful barn door separating 2 front bedrooms from foyer. Foyer has an accent wall heading into the main living area and kitchen. Kitchen has quartz countertops, 42'' cabinets, stainless steel appliances (including a gas range) Updated light fixture in the dining and updated ceiling fan in the living room. Large owner suite with no carpet! Owner bath has a separate shower and bathtub with dual vanities and quartz countertops.
List Price/SqFt: 223.98
Sold Price/SqFt: 223.98

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Jogging Path; Park; Playground Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection