Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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Is Jacksonville still a buyer's market or a seller's market?

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242 CONQUISTADOR Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 886992)

242 CONQUISTADOR Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$510,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,626 Status: Closed

Current Price: $510,000 List Date: 6/20/2018 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

Move In Ready! (NO CDD FEE) The popular Marbella B Floor plan located in the desirable Preserve at St Johns and is a natural gas community! This home has many beautifully appointed features including, 10' -20' ceilings, 8' doors, includes 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths and a 3 car garage, with an upstairs open balcony overlooking a beautiful lake with water fountain feature! This plan has a Coastal style elevation with lap siding. The elegant layout begins a formal dining , a separate living room/study with glass french doors. The open layout has a spacious family room, kitchen and cafe, butler pantry with a 9' wide sliding glass door opening to the spacious covered lanai perfect for grilling and entertaining. Your gourmet kitchen includes a...

Supplements: ...for grilling and entertaining. Your gourmet kitchen includes a large California island, granite counters, 42" cabinets, stainless steel appliances including 36" gas cooktop and double ovens. The nice size master suite boasts a large bay window and trey ceiling with a luxurious master bath. tiled walk in shower with a rain maker shower head and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 886992

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3626
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2017
Lot Size Dimensions: 82’ x 120’ x 120’ x 92’
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 627.42
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: Take 1-95 South to CR 210 head West approx. 3 miles turn right at Cartwheel Bay/Fire Station across from Publix. Follow down to community on left.
Public Remarks: Move In Ready! (NO CDD FEE) The popular Marbella B Floor plan located in the desirable Preserve at St Johns and is a natural gas community! This home has many beautifully appointed features including, 10' -20' ceilings, 8' doors, includes 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths and a 3 car garage, with an upstairs open balcony overlooking a beautiful lake with water fountain feature! This plan has a Coastal style elevation with lap siding. The elegant layout begins a formal dining , a separate living room/study with glass french doors. The open layout has a spacious family room, kitchen and cafe, butler pantry with a 9' wide sliding glass door opening to the spacious covered lanai perfect for grilling and entertaining. Your gourmet kitchen includes a...
List Price/SqFt: 140.65
Sold Price/SqFt: 140.65

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Property Condition: To Be Built Appliances: Disposal; Dryer; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2017-06-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 242
Street Name: CONQUISTADOR
Street Suffix: Road
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Preserve At St Johns

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T08:50:05Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2019-02-15T17:06:13Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-02-14
Close Date: 2019-02-28
Close Price: 510000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Seller May Pay Closing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y

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Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Office
Loft

Listing Office: DREAM FINDERS REALTY LLC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.