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.

273 RAWLINGS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2103679)

273 RAWLINGS Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$763,000

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42-web-or-mls-2178 Orange Branch Trail-7

41-web-or-mls-2178 Orange Branch Trail-2

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,587 Status: Closed

Current Price: $763,000 List Date: 8/13/2025 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

Light pours into this beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, where soaring ceilings of the two-story great room create a grand, airy feel the moment you walk in. The open layout is anchored by a wall of stacking sliders that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living—perfect for Florida's sunshine lifestyle and includes striking custom built-in entertainment / storage cabinetry. Entertain with ease in the gourmet kitchen featuring white and gray veined quartz countertops, stunning linear tumbled/polished quartz backsplash, a large dining island with seeded glass pendant lighting, gas cooktop, built-in appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a butler's pantry for extra prep and storage. Enjoy the comfort of a main-level primary suite complete with dual walk-in closets and a spa-like bath with a zero-entry, marble-look shower. Thoughtfully designed with flexibility in mind, the home also includes a dedicated office with French doors, an upper-level loft, formal dining, a spacious

Supplements: laundry room with added cabinetry and added finished attic closet/storage space. The oversized, pool-sized backyard offers endless opportunityalready fenced and ready for your personal touch, whether you dream of a pool, play space, or garden retreat. A large covered lanai, drop zone entry from the 3-car garage, and two tankless water heaters add ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2103679

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3587
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2019
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 53
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 3710.91
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Longleaf Pine Pkwy to Keystone Corners Dr to Orange Branch Trl to Rawlings Dr
Public Remarks: Light pours into this beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, where soaring ceilings of the two-story great room create a grand, airy feel the moment you walk in. The open layout is anchored by a wall of stacking sliders that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living—perfect for Florida's sunshine lifestyle and includes striking custom built-in entertainment / storage cabinetry. Entertain with ease in the gourmet kitchen featuring white and gray veined quartz countertops, stunning linear tumbled/polished quartz backsplash, a large dining island with seeded glass pendant lighting, gas cooktop, built-in appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a butler's pantry for extra prep and storage. Enjoy the comfort of a main-level primary suite complete with dual walk-in closets and a spa-like bath with a zero-entry, marble-look shower. Thoughtfully designed with flexibility in mind, the home also includes a dedicated office with French doors, an upper-level loft, formal dining, a spacious
List Price/SqFt: 211.88
Sold Price/SqFt: 212.71

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Multi Units; Zoned Heating: Central Electric: Underground Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Curbs; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection