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.

281 CONQUISTADOR Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 950597)

281 CONQUISTADOR Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$483,880

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,028 Status: Closed

Current Price: $483,880 List Date: 8/03/2018 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

*SAMPLE PHOTOS* The Preserve at St. Johns is located in the heart of St. Johns County with easy access to I-95 and 9-A coming soon, for an easy and quick commute to Business areas, Dining anywhere in the Greater Jacksonville area including Shopping/Dining at the Brand New Pavilion at Durbin Park which is set to rival the very popular St. Johns Town Center Mall. Dream Finders Homes offers its Platinum Series floorplans including Paver Driveways from the Mid $300's. The Preserve at St. Johns is a small intimate community offering 86 Home Sites with Water & Preserve views, Highly Rated A+ St. Johns County Schools and No CDD Fees and low HOA dues! Call today for your appointment to see The Dream Finders difference in The Preserve at St. Johns.

Listing Details MLS# 950597

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3028
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2018
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 564.09
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: Take I-95 South, Take Exit 329 for County Road 210 & make a Right turn onto County Road 210, Drive 2.2 miles and make a Right onto Cartwheel Bay Ave (a fire station is on the corner).
Public Remarks: *SAMPLE PHOTOS* The Preserve at St. Johns is located in the heart of St. Johns County with easy access to I-95 and 9-A coming soon, for an easy and quick commute to Business areas, Dining anywhere in the Greater Jacksonville area including Shopping/Dining at the Brand New Pavilion at Durbin Park which is set to rival the very popular St. Johns Town Center Mall. Dream Finders Homes offers its Platinum Series floorplans including Paver Driveways from the Mid $300's. The Preserve at St. Johns is a small intimate community offering 86 Home Sites with Water & Preserve views, Highly Rated A+ St. Johns County Schools and No CDD Fees and low HOA dues! Call today for your appointment to see The Dream Finders difference in The Preserve at St. Johns.
List Price/SqFt: 149.18
Sold Price/SqFt: 159.8

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Property Condition: To Be Built Interior Features: Split Bedrooms Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2018-08-03

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 281
Street Name: CONQUISTADOR
Street Suffix: Road
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Preserve At St Johns

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2019-04-24T13:48:56Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-08-03
Close Date: 2019-04-23
Close Price: 483880

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 2: Structure Slab: Y

More Information

Listing Office: DREAM FINDERS REALTY LLC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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