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.

26 ANTILA Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2153663)

26 ANTILA Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$4,800

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,007 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,878 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,800 List Date: 7/03/2026 Last Modified: 8/25/2026

Overview

Description

FURNISHED! Apply Now! REQUIREMENTS: Income 3x monthly rent; Credit score 700+; Positive rental History; Background check. MOVE-IN-COSTS: $4,800 security deposit, first month, last month. Monthly rent payment includes monthly HOA fees and lawn maintenance ensuring a completely hassle-free lifestyle. Tenant pays all utilities (electricity, water, sewer and gas). This gated residence features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 luxurious full bathrooms, and 2 living areas with reclinable sofas, providing an ideal sanctuary for sophisticated living. The home is equipped with 1 King bed, 3 queen beds, 3 big screen TVs, efficient solar panels with backup battery, a convenient tesla charger, water softener system, outdoor kitchen, and outdoor furniture. The home is equipped with Google Home security system and Alexa Smart home system for your security and convenience

Supplements: Tenants are granted free exclusive access to Celestina's impressive $7 million amenity center. This private club offers a sprawling 9,600 sq. ft. clubhouse with a poolside snack bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center with aerobics studio, and lavish resort-style swimming pools. For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the community provides tennis ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2153663

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 4007
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2020
Lot Size Acres: 0.64
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Furnished
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Starting on Race Track Road, turn into Celesta Parkway. Go through the guard gate and go west at the roundabout. Turn right into Antila Way and the house is the first one on the right.
Public Remarks: FURNISHED! Apply Now! REQUIREMENTS: Income 3x monthly rent; Credit score 700+; Positive rental History; Background check. MOVE-IN-COSTS: $4,800 security deposit, first month, last month. Monthly rent payment includes monthly HOA fees and lawn maintenance ensuring a completely hassle-free lifestyle. Tenant pays all utilities (electricity, water, sewer and gas). This gated residence features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 luxurious full bathrooms, and 2 living areas with reclinable sofas, providing an ideal sanctuary for sophisticated living. The home is equipped with 1 King bed, 3 queen beds, 3 big screen TVs, efficient solar panels with backup battery, a convenient tesla charger, water softener system, outdoor kitchen, and outdoor furniture. The home is equipped with Google Home security system and Alexa Smart home system for your security and convenience
List Price/SqFt: 1.2
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.2

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 7 Months; 12 Months; Other Owner Pays: Association Fees; Common Area Maintenance; Exterior Maintenance; Grounds Care; Security; Taxes; Trash Collection Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; In-Law Floorplan; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Smart Home; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit; Lower Level; Sink Smart Home Features: Bulbs; Carbon Monoxide Detector; Entertainment; Irrigation; Lighting; Locks; Programmable Thermostat; Security; Smoke Detector Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Rear Porch Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - On Site; Management - Part Time; Park; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Security Community Features: Gated Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated; Secured Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Closed Circuit Camera(s); Fire Alarm; Gated with Guard; Security Fence; Security Gate; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Privacy; Vinyl Utilities: Electricity Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Tenant Pays: All Utilities

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-03
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 26
Street Name: ANTILA
Street Suffix: Way
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Celestina

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-25T22:22:28Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-08-16T10:27:53Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-08-21
Close Date: 2026-08-25
Close Price: 4800

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 50
Association Application Fee: 150
Security Deposit: 5000

More Information

Listing Office: FATHOM REALTY FL, LLC.

Last Updated: August - 25 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.