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 LAKEVIEW PASS Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2107301)

281 LAKEVIEW PASS Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$1,163,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,944 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,163,000 List Date: 9/10/2025 Last Modified: 12/23/2025

Overview

Description

The Julington, thoughtfully designed by Toll Brothers with luxury & functionality in mind! This two-story masterpiece with an inter-chiller & heated pool features 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & a private home office-all on a beautifully landscaped lakefront lot. (5th bedroom could also be used as a loft.) Located in the gated community of Julington Lakes, this serene home could be yours! Step inside to soaring ceilings, custom built-ins, and updated elegant finishes throughout. The wood beam ceiling in the living area, anchored by a cozy gas fireplace, offers breathtaking water views & flows seamlessly to the outdoor living space. Enjoy year-round outdoor living with your heated and chilled saltwater pool, designed for ultimate relaxation and entertainment.The covered lanai overlooks the lake and your fully fenced backyard, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Additional highlights include a whole-home water filtration syste

Listing Details MLS# 2107301

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3797
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 4944
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 555
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee 2: 775
Association Fee 2 Frequency: One Time
Association Name: May Management
Association Phone: 9049401002 x982
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northeast
Directions: From 95 & 210, head west and turn right on Russell Sampson. Follow until it becomes Longleaf Pine Parkway for about 4 miles. Turn right into Julington Lakes, head straight until the last stop sign. Turn left on Lakeview Pass, home on left.
Public Remarks: The Julington, thoughtfully designed by Toll Brothers with luxury & functionality in mind! This two-story masterpiece with an inter-chiller & heated pool features 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & a private home office-all on a beautifully landscaped lakefront lot. (5th bedroom could also be used as a loft.) Located in the gated community of Julington Lakes, this serene home could be yours! Step inside to soaring ceilings, custom built-ins, and updated elegant finishes throughout. The wood beam ceiling in the living area, anchored by a cozy gas fireplace, offers breathtaking water views & flows seamlessly to the outdoor living space. Enjoy year-round outdoor living with your heated and chilled saltwater pool, designed for ultimate relaxation and entertainment.The covered lanai overlooks the lake and your fully fenced backyard, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Additional highlights include a whole-home water filtration syste
List Price/SqFt: 315.78
Sold Price/SqFt: 306.29

Property Features

Architectural Style: Craftsman Levels: Two Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Instant Hot Water; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Gated with Guard; Security Gate Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Heated; Salt Water; Waterfall Spa Features: Heated; In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Lake Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Maintenance Grounds; Playground; Security Community Features: Gated Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection