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.

253 WORTHINGTON Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2131239)

253 WORTHINGTON Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259

$695,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,629 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,682 Status: Closed

Current Price: $695,000 List Date: 2/23/2026 Last Modified: 4/13/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked inside the gated Worthington Park community, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath pool home offers 2,629 sq ft of comfortable, upgraded living with preserve views behind the home. Enjoy hardwood floors throughout, a dedicated office, soaring ceilings with crown molding and tray details, and generous storage--including four walk-in closets. The kitchen is made for entertaining with custom cabinetry, ample counter space, an island, stainless appliances, and a double oven. Step outside to your private oasis featuring a saltwater pool with an automatic pool cleaner, plus a convenient pool bath for easy indoor/outdoor living. Extra touches include surround sound, outdoor speakers, landscape lighting, porch sunshades, a water softener, and a laundry tub. With a 3-car garage and access to community amenities like a clubhouse and pool, this home is ideally located near top-rated schools, shopping, and dining.

Listing Details MLS# 2131239

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2629
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2009
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.36
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 600
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: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 Exit 335 (Old St Augustine Rd/SR-13), go W on Old St Augustine Rd, turn L on Race Track Rd, then R on Worthington Pkwy; continue to 53 Worthington Pkwy, St. Johns, FL 32259.
Public Remarks: Tucked inside the gated Worthington Park community, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath pool home offers 2,629 sq ft of comfortable, upgraded living with preserve views behind the home. Enjoy hardwood floors throughout, a dedicated office, soaring ceilings with crown molding and tray details, and generous storage--including four walk-in closets. The kitchen is made for entertaining with custom cabinetry, ample counter space, an island, stainless appliances, and a double oven. Step outside to your private oasis featuring a saltwater pool with an automatic pool cleaner, plus a convenient pool bath for easy indoor/outdoor living. Extra touches include surround sound, outdoor speakers, landscape lighting, porch sunshades, a water softener, and a laundry tub. With a 3-car garage and access to community amenities like a clubhouse and pool, this home is ideally located near top-rated schools, shopping, and dining.
List Price/SqFt: 269.68
Sold Price/SqFt: 264.36

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Electric Cooktop; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Wood Laundry Features: In Unit; Lower Level Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Salt Water Spa Features: In Ground; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Playground Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection