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.

261 KILLARNEY Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2133597)

261 KILLARNEY Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259

$2,795

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,714 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,795 List Date: 3/06/2026 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

LIVE THE RESORT LIFE. GREAT SCHOOLS, GREAT COMMUNITY, GREAT HOUSE. Single Family ranch home in Beachwalk Reef 1714 sq. ft., 3 bedroom- 2.5 bath, just one year old construction. Walk into your private oasis with water and preserve views. Less than a .3 mile to all the amenities Beachwalk has to offer. Wi-Fi Enabled Home, Ring Doorbell & Camera, Smart Locks, Smart Thermostats & Smart Security. Crystal Lagoon membership included for you and your family, which normally costs $4000 annually and $275 a month. Lagoon Access, Lagoon Bar, Swim-up Bar, Free Live Music, Clubhouse Dining, New Fitness Facility, 18 Hole Artificial Turf Putting Green, Laguna Dog Splash Park, 6 Har-Tru Tennis Courts, Tennis Lessons & Leagues, Kids Club Services, Member Only Events, Monthly Farmers Markets, Sunset Sunday S'mores and Fire Pits at the Lagoon, Weekly Food Trucks, Promotional Events & Activities, Weekly Sunset Yoga Classes, Water Aerobics, Summer Camp Discounts, Guest Privileges, and much more.

Supplements: Zoned for some of the best schools in Florida. Brand new Publix grocery store across from the complex, and great dining, several hospitals/medical clinics, and lots of shopping right down the street. Short drive to Mickler's Landing Beach and Ponte Vedra beaches. Golf cart community. Short drive to Saint Augustine and NAS Jacksonville. All HOA fees ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2133597

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1714
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2022
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take I-95 exit 329 towards CR210 East and drive about 0.5 mile to take left on Beachwalk Community
Public Remarks: LIVE THE RESORT LIFE. GREAT SCHOOLS, GREAT COMMUNITY, GREAT HOUSE. Single Family ranch home in Beachwalk Reef 1714 sq. ft., 3 bedroom- 2.5 bath, just one year old construction. Walk into your private oasis with water and preserve views. Less than a .3 mile to all the amenities Beachwalk has to offer. Wi-Fi Enabled Home, Ring Doorbell & Camera, Smart Locks, Smart Thermostats & Smart Security. Crystal Lagoon membership included for you and your family, which normally costs $4000 annually and $275 a month. Lagoon Access, Lagoon Bar, Swim-up Bar, Free Live Music, Clubhouse Dining, New Fitness Facility, 18 Hole Artificial Turf Putting Green, Laguna Dog Splash Park, 6 Har-Tru Tennis Courts, Tennis Lessons & Leagues, Kids Club Services, Member Only Events, Monthly Farmers Markets, Sunset Sunday S'mores and Fire Pits at the Lagoon, Weekly Food Trucks, Promotional Events & Activities, Weekly Sunset Yoga Classes, Water Aerobics, Summer Camp Discounts, Guest Privileges, and much more.
List Price/SqFt: 1.63
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.63

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; HVAC Maintenance; Insurance; Repairs; Taxes; Trash Collection Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Laundry Features: In Unit Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Pickleball; Tennis Court(s) Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached Sewer: Public Sewer Utilities: Other Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt Additional Fee Includes: Door Opener Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-06
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-04-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 261
Street Name: KILLARNEY
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Beachwalk

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-16T12:10:08Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-03-28T12:16:15Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-04-12
Close Date: 2026-04-16
Close Price: 2795

Deposits and Fees

Pet Fee/Deposit: 300
Security Deposit: 2845

More Information

Listing Office: SIMP REALTY GROUP LLC

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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