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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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255 SWEETBRIER BRANCH Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1258746)

255 SWEETBRIER BRANCH Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$490,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,944 Status: Closed

Current Price: $490,000 List Date: 11/30/2023 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

This well maintained 3/2 home w/an attached 2 car garage is located in a highly desirable Julington Creek Plantation neighborhood, surrounded by a nature preserve. Gated courtyard entrance w/an extended paved driveway. spacious living & dinning room combo with gas or wood burning fireplace and high ceilings. Large eat in kitchen w/center island & desk, This split floor plan offers an oversized owner suite w/walk in closet, main bathroom has double sinks, garden tub & walk in shower. Laundry room with washer/dryer connection w/a utility sink & counter. A screened patio w/hot tub leading to an outdoor patio & fenced in back yard. Amenities include golf course and aquatic center, tennis and basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, skateboard park and playground, bike pads

Supplements: and walking trails. Close to shopping and dining and easy access to I-95 and 295.

Listing Details MLS# 1258746

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1944
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1999
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 490
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: JCP POA
Association Phone: 561-571-0010
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1059
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: No
Directions: From St Rd 13 turn East to Race Track Rd then turn South onto Durbin Creek Blvd after the round about continue to CatTail Cir then to Sweetbrier Branch Ln turn East to Fox Creek house on the right
Public Remarks: This well maintained 3/2 home w/an attached 2 car garage is located in a highly desirable Julington Creek Plantation neighborhood, surrounded by a nature preserve. Gated courtyard entrance w/an extended paved driveway. spacious living & dinning room combo with gas or wood burning fireplace and high ceilings. Large eat in kitchen w/center island & desk, This split floor plan offers an oversized owner suite w/walk in closet, main bathroom has double sinks, garden tub & walk in shower. Laundry room with washer/dryer connection w/a utility sink & counter. A screened patio w/hot tub leading to an outdoor patio & fenced in back yard. Amenities include golf course and aquatic center, tennis and basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, skateboard park and playground, bike pads
List Price/SqFt: 259.77
Sold Price/SqFt: 252.06

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Propane Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Pool Features: None Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2023-11-23

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 255
Street Name: SWEETBRIER BRANCH
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-02-26T19:35:15Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-01-26
Close Date: 2024-02-26
Close Price: 490000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Courtyard Entry Garage: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other, Unit Type: Ranch, Ground Level, Occupant Type: Appointment, See ShowingAssist, Vacant -Lockbox, Vacant

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.