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.

254 SHETLAND Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2167848)

254 SHETLAND Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

New Listing

$470,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,322 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active

Current Price: $470,000 List Date: 11/03/2026 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 254 Shetland Drive in the sought after Aberdeen community, The perfect open floor plan with Vaulted ceilings at the entrance of this 4 bedroom 2 bath plus a bonus room. The kitchen has 42'' cabinets and granite countertops, as well as all stainless steel appliances with a large island , new wood flooring throughout the home. Brand new HVAC and sprinkler system, fenced back yard that opens up to the beautiful reserve. HOA amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis court, and fitness center. Enjoy relaxing evenings in the screened-in patio This home is move in ready!

Listing Details MLS# 2167848

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2322
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2013
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1993.63
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
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Longleaf Pine Parkway to Shetland Drive, Saint Johns, Florida, 32259.
Public Remarks: Welcome to 254 Shetland Drive in the sought after Aberdeen community, The perfect open floor plan with Vaulted ceilings at the entrance of this 4 bedroom 2 bath plus a bonus room. The kitchen has 42'' cabinets and granite countertops, as well as all stainless steel appliances with a large island , new wood flooring throughout the home. Brand new HVAC and sprinkler system, fenced back yard that opens up to the beautiful reserve. HOA amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis court, and fitness center. Enjoy relaxing evenings in the screened-in patio This home is move in ready!
List Price/SqFt: 202.41

Property Features

Architectural Style: A-Frame Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Open Floorplan; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Door Opener View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Tennis Court(s) Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-04

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 254
Street Name: SHETLAND
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Aberdeen

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-03T08:15:26Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Listing Office: OMNI REALTY GROUP OF NORTH FLORIDA INC

Last Updated: November - 03 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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