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.

280 LADYSLIPPER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2142922)

280 LADYSLIPPER Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$518,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,920 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Closed

Current Price: $518,000 List Date: 5/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/31/2026

Overview

Description

Set on a tranquil preserve homesite behind the gates of WaterSong at RiverTown, 280 Ladyslipper Drive blends refined design with effortless Florida living. Built in 2023, this beautifully customized Pier Model offers 1,920 square feet with 2 bedrooms, a private office/den, and thoughtful upgrades that create a home that feels both elegant and welcoming. From the moment you enter through the leaded glass door, the attention to detail is unmistakable. Custom board and batten accent walls and tray ceilings, designer wallpaper, crown molding, and upgraded lighting elevate the foyer and main living spaces, while warm luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the home with no carpet anywhere. The great room becomes a true centerpiece, featuring a striking wallpaper accent wall, vertical shiplap detail, and a built-in buffet with quartz countertops and a double-door wine refrigerator, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen continues the sophisticated design with white quartz countertops,

Supplements: white cabinetry with bronze linear hardware, a shiplap-wrapped dining island, subway tile backsplash, and stainless Whirlpool appliances including a 5-burner gas cooktop with hood, built-in wall oven, and microwave. Bronze and glass globe pendant lighting adds a warm finishing touch. The primary suite feels like a private retreat with a custom box ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2142922

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1920
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2023
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 211
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2: 53
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2766.84
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: Yes
Directions: Longleaf Pine Pkwy to Keystone Corners Dr to Mistflower Dr to Juniper Hills Dr to Fly Line Dr, left on Ladyslipper Dr
Public Remarks: Set on a tranquil preserve homesite behind the gates of WaterSong at RiverTown, 280 Ladyslipper Drive blends refined design with effortless Florida living. Built in 2023, this beautifully customized Pier Model offers 1,920 square feet with 2 bedrooms, a private office/den, and thoughtful upgrades that create a home that feels both elegant and welcoming. From the moment you enter through the leaded glass door, the attention to detail is unmistakable. Custom board and batten accent walls and tray ceilings, designer wallpaper, crown molding, and upgraded lighting elevate the foyer and main living spaces, while warm luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the home with no carpet anywhere. The great room becomes a true centerpiece, featuring a striking wallpaper accent wall, vertical shiplap detail, and a built-in buffet with quartz countertops and a double-door wine refrigerator, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen continues the sophisticated design with white quartz countertops,
List Price/SqFt: 280.73
Sold Price/SqFt: 269.79

Property Features

Rental Restrictions: Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: In Unit; Sink Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Electric: Underground Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Gated Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Management - On Site; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Security Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing