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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279 BARONY Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225 (MLS# 2169596)

279 BARONY Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225

$1,150,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,067 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,150,000 List Date: 10/16/2026 Last Modified: 10/27/2026

Overview

Description

Stunning water-to-golf course views from this beautiful pool home in the prestigious gated community of Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club! Offering 3,067 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and a spacious den, this home offers an exceptional combination of space, setting, and lifestyle. Major improvements include a NEW ROOF in 2024 and SOLAR PANELS installed in 2025! Ideally situated just a short walk from the community's outstanding resident amenities, including a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness center, 8 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, soccer field, and outdoor Pavilion with firepit and grills. Queen's Harbour also features a unique freshwater marina with a lock system providing boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Experience the exceptional waterfront, golf, and boating lifestyle that makes Queen's Harbour one of Jacksonville's most sought-after gated communities!

Listing Details MLS# 2169596

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3067
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2002
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 913
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Name: May Management
Association Phone: 904-221-8859 x1
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Atlantic Blvd. E from Hodges turn Left at the traffic light into Queens Harbour Yacht and CC. Go through the access gate on Queens Harbor Blvd. then make immediate right onto Barony.
Public Remarks: Stunning water-to-golf course views from this beautiful pool home in the prestigious gated community of Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club! Offering 3,067 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and a spacious den, this home offers an exceptional combination of space, setting, and lifestyle. Major improvements include a NEW ROOF in 2024 and SOLAR PANELS installed in 2025! Ideally situated just a short walk from the community's outstanding resident amenities, including a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness center, 8 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, playground, basketball and volleyball courts, soccer field, and outdoor Pavilion with firepit and grills. Queen's Harbour also features a unique freshwater marina with a lock system providing boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Experience the exceptional waterfront, golf, and boating lifestyle that makes Queen's Harbour one of Jacksonville's most sought-after gated communities!
List Price/SqFt: 374.96

Property Features

Rental Restrictions: 1 Year Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Gated with Guard Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Heated; Screen Enclosure Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Golf Course; Lake; Pond; Water Water Body Access Type: Association; Community; Navigable Waterfront Features: Lagoon; Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Golf Course; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Off Site; Marina; Park; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Security Community Features: Gated Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan