Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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Is Jacksonville still a buyer's market or a seller's market?

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283 ELLSWORTH Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1128361)

283 ELLSWORTH Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259

$601,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,814 Status: Closed

Current Price: $601,000 List Date: 9/01/2021 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

LOOK NO FURTHER! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 3 bath ranch home with Water-View is a MUST SEE. This home boasts a living room, dining room, butler's pantry, and office with French Doors. Gorgeous Wood Flooring throughout main areas. Entertain in the Open Kitchen area, with large island, 42-inch cabinets, breakfast nook, and built-in desk. Grab a book from the Built-in Bookshelves that flank the wood burning Fireplace in the family room or Retreat to the MAN CAVE with its Built-in Bar area. Relax in the MBR suite featuring a sitting area, separate tub/shower, and His/Her Closets. Who can resist the Screened Lanai with a Full Pocket Sliding Door and Outdoor Kitchen? Or better yet, Hang Out and enjoy the sunset on the Extended Pavered area ready for your comfortable outdoor seating.

Supplements: Extras include closet storage in garage and floored attic for storage. Don't pass up the opportunity for this house to be your next home sweet home!

Listing Details MLS# 1128361

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2814
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2012
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Durbin Crossing Mast
Association Phone: 904-592-4090
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2950.22
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: Yes
Directions: Race Track Rd to St. Johns Pkwy. South on St. Johns Pkwy. Right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. Left on Islesbrook Pkwy. Left onto Ellsworth Circle. Home is on left.
Public Remarks: LOOK NO FURTHER! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 3 bath ranch home with Water-View is a MUST SEE. This home boasts a living room, dining room, butler's pantry, and office with French Doors. Gorgeous Wood Flooring throughout main areas. Entertain in the Open Kitchen area, with large island, 42-inch cabinets, breakfast nook, and built-in desk. Grab a book from the Built-in Bookshelves that flank the wood burning Fireplace in the family room or Retreat to the MAN CAVE with its Built-in Bar area. Relax in the MBR suite featuring a sitting area, separate tub/shower, and His/Her Closets. Who can resist the Screened Lanai with a Full Pocket Sliding Door and Outdoor Kitchen? Or better yet, Hang Out and enjoy the sunset on the Extended Pavered area ready for your comfortable outdoor seating.
List Price/SqFt: 213.22
Sold Price/SqFt: 213.57

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .51 to 1 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Butler Pantry; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Playground; Tennis Court(s) 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: 2021-08-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 283
Street Name: ELLSWORTH
Street Suffix: Circle
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2021-10-16T03:39:42Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-09-04
Close Date: 2021-10-15
Close Price: 601000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Stone Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Office
Utility Room

Listing Office: DAVIDSON REALTY, INC.

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.