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.

244 JUNIPER HILLS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2128242)

244 JUNIPER HILLS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$420,000

CURRENTLY USED AS OFFICE, NOTE LVP FLOORING

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,576 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Closed

Current Price: $420,000 List Date: 2/17/2026 Last Modified: 8/12/2026

Overview

Description

OPEN 7/11 AND 7/12 1-3!! Beautifully finished and upgraded 3BR, 2Bth, Trail model with huge, extended, covered and screened lanai, perfect for those who enjoy outdoor living space! This open floor plan boasts stunning gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, sparkling quartz counters and warm maple cabinetry w/ pot drawers and custom pull out shelves. Spacious owners suite and secondary bedrooms feature upgraded lighting fixtures and fans. Handy drop station by garage door. Tile flooring throughout main living areas for easy upkeep. Other upgraded features include HVAC system w/ air purification and UV features, reverse osmosis drinking water system, and NUVO water filter system. Please check documents section for additional details. The oversized garage and lanai feature shark coat finish on flooring. You'll love the resort like amenities that are included for owner's at Watersong and Rivertown!!

Listing Details MLS# 2128242

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1576
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2022
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 211
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2: 53
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2316
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: Yes
Directions: From CR 210, south on Longleaf Pine Pky to L on Keystone Corners PKWT,Left on Keystone Clorners BLVD. After the gate at Watersong, turn L on Mistflower Dr then left on Juniper Hills. Home will be on the right..
Public Remarks: OPEN 7/11 AND 7/12 1-3!! Beautifully finished and upgraded 3BR, 2Bth, Trail model with huge, extended, covered and screened lanai, perfect for those who enjoy outdoor living space! This open floor plan boasts stunning gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, sparkling quartz counters and warm maple cabinetry w/ pot drawers and custom pull out shelves. Spacious owners suite and secondary bedrooms feature upgraded lighting fixtures and fans. Handy drop station by garage door. Tile flooring throughout main living areas for easy upkeep. Other upgraded features include HVAC system w/ air purification and UV features, reverse osmosis drinking water system, and NUVO water filter system. Please check documents section for additional details. The oversized garage and lanai feature shark coat finish on flooring. You'll love the resort like amenities that are included for owner's at Watersong and Rivertown!!
List Price/SqFt: 272.79
Sold Price/SqFt: 266.5

Property Features

Architectural Style: Other Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Ice Maker; Instant Hot Water; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Available; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Pickleball; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan