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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276 PALM BREEZE Drive, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (MLS# 2097143)

276 PALM BREEZE Drive, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

$3,500

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,018 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,500 List Date: 7/07/2025 Last Modified: 7/24/2025

Overview

Description

Gorgeous David Weekly Preservation Model. Was the model home and loaded with all of the upgrades you would expect in a model home. Hardwood floors in all living areas. Beautifully upgraded kitchen that you have to see to appreciate. Screened in private lanai. Walking distance to all of the Nocatee Town Center Amenities and restaurants. This is the perfect home and location to enjoy the Nocatee Lifestyle.

Listing Details MLS# 2097143

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2018
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2015
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features 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
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Head East on Nocatee Pkwy, exit Crosswater Pkwy to the right. Turn right on Nocatee Village Drive. Turn right on Palm Breeze. Home is on the right
Public Remarks: Gorgeous David Weekly Preservation Model. Was the model home and loaded with all of the upgrades you would expect in a model home. Hardwood floors in all living areas. Beautifully upgraded kitchen that you have to see to appreciate. Screened in private lanai. Walking distance to all of the Nocatee Town Center Amenities and restaurants. This is the perfect home and location to enjoy the Nocatee Lifestyle.
List Price/SqFt: 1.73
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.73

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Common Area Maintenance; Exterior Maintenance; Grounds Care; Pest Control; Taxes Architectural Style: Contemporary Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Built-in Features; Open Floorplan; Walk-In Closet(s) Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage Sewer: Public Sewer Fencing: Back Yard Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Telephone Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions; Dogs OK

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-07-07
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2024-10-29

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 276
Street Name: PALM BREEZE
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32081
MLS Area Major: 272-Nocatee South
Subdivision Name: Lakeside At Town Center

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-07-24T20:58:32Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-07-24
Close Date: 2025-07-24
Close Price: 3500

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 50
Pet Fee/Deposit: 500
Security Deposit: 3300

More Information

Listing Office: BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY

Last Updated: July - 24 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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