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.

246 WILLOW WINDS Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2150111)

246 WILLOW WINDS Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259

$535,000

Virtual Tour

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At the front of the house, with french doors to the foyer

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,468 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Closed

Current Price: $535,000 List Date: 6/11/2026 Last Modified: 8/18/2026

Overview

Description

*MULTIPLE OFFERS *Meticulously maintained by its original owners, this beautiful home invites you to move right in and begin enjoying the Durbin Crossing lifestyle! ASSUMABLE VA loan at an incredible 3.75% INTEREST RATE for qualified VA buyers--a massive monthly savings in today's market. You'll appreciate the serene nature views from both the front and rear of the property, a 3-car garage, and one-story living. The big-ticket items are already done: new HVAC (2022), new roof (2024), interior painted (2026), and brand-new carpet, dishwasher, and microwave (2026). It is completely move-in ready and waiting for your personal design touches! Easy to fence in - neighbors on both sides already have them. The home is within easy walking or biking distance to top-rated K-8 and High Schools, as well as Durbin Crossing's resort-style amenities, including the community pools, clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and popular weekly food trucks and social events.

Listing Details MLS# 2150111

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2468
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2009
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 65
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Durbin Crossing HOA c/o Floridian Prop Mgmt
Association Phone: 9045924090
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3014.97
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
Direction Faces: South
Directions: From St. Johns Pkwy/SR2209, take Longleaf Pine Parkway. Left at first light onto S. Durbin Pkwy; right at stop onto Islesbrook Pkwy; first right onto Willow Winds Pkwy. Home is on the right.
Public Remarks: *MULTIPLE OFFERS *Meticulously maintained by its original owners, this beautiful home invites you to move right in and begin enjoying the Durbin Crossing lifestyle! ASSUMABLE VA loan at an incredible 3.75% INTEREST RATE for qualified VA buyers--a massive monthly savings in today's market. You'll appreciate the serene nature views from both the front and rear of the property, a 3-car garage, and one-story living. The big-ticket items are already done: new HVAC (2022), new roof (2024), interior painted (2026), and brand-new carpet, dishwasher, and microwave (2026). It is completely move-in ready and waiting for your personal design touches! Easy to fence in - neighbors on both sides already have them. The home is within easy walking or biking distance to top-rated K-8 and High Schools, as well as Durbin Crossing's resort-style amenities, including the community pools, clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and popular weekly food trucks and social events.
List Price/SqFt: 216.77
Sold Price/SqFt: 216.77

Property Features

Levels: One Appliances: Disposal; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Stucco Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener View: Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Assumable; Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan