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.

243 STONEWELL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2108779)

243 STONEWELL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$689,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,109 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 18,295 Status: Closed

Current Price: $689,000 List Date: 9/22/2025 Last Modified: 12/10/2025

Overview

Description

A stunning gem located in The Colony At Greenbriar is a 4-bedroom (5th room office), 3.5-bathroom single-family home with 3,109 square feet. The home has many newer renovations (less than 3 years), including Roof, Gutters, fixtures, cabinetry upgrades, paint, HVAC, and more. Features a gourmet kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances, expansive counter space, luxury vinyl plank flooring, open flow into the main living area, soaring ceilings with extended crown molding, a gas fireplace, and a 4-panel sliding glass door leading to an oversized screened lanai with views of a serene preserve lot (0.42 acres). It includes smart home Alexa-integrated lighting and Nest thermostats, and a 3-car garage with extra storage surrounded by a paver courtyard. Many amenities, including a clubhouse, pool, playground, soccer fields, and maintenance grounds.Great area for walks and bike rides. includes one year HW

Listing Details MLS# 2108779

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3109
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2006
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 455
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Heading west on Old County Rd 210, continue onto Greenbriar Rd, right onto Winchester Dr, right on Stonewell Dr, home on left.
Public Remarks: A stunning gem located in The Colony At Greenbriar is a 4-bedroom (5th room office), 3.5-bathroom single-family home with 3,109 square feet. The home has many newer renovations (less than 3 years), including Roof, Gutters, fixtures, cabinetry upgrades, paint, HVAC, and more. Features a gourmet kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances, expansive counter space, luxury vinyl plank flooring, open flow into the main living area, soaring ceilings with extended crown molding, a gas fireplace, and a 4-panel sliding glass door leading to an oversized screened lanai with views of a serene preserve lot (0.42 acres). It includes smart home Alexa-integrated lighting and Nest thermostats, and a 3-car garage with extra storage surrounded by a paver courtyard. Many amenities, including a clubhouse, pool, playground, soccer fields, and maintenance grounds.Great area for walks and bike rides. includes one year HW
List Price/SqFt: 224.83
Sold Price/SqFt: 221.61

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; Jack and Jill Bath; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Wooded View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Maintenance Grounds; Playground Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Inspection