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?

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.

284 ST JOHNS FOREST Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2127287)

284 ST JOHNS FOREST Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259

$1,060,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,763 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,060,000 List Date: 1/30/2026 Last Modified: 8/29/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this beautiful, one-owner home located in gated St. Johns Forest. The thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan features a primary suite and office, plus three additional bedrooms on the main level, with an additional bedroom and large bonus room upstairs. Fully renovated oversized laundry room with built-in drop zone. Designer finishes throughout and exceptional storage, including multiple closets with custom built-ins. Expansive screened outdoor living area includes a heated saltwater pool and spa, two TVs, gas fireplace, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and fenced yard. Community amenities include a 5,200 sq. ft. clubhouse with resort-style pool and two-story slide, fitness center, tennis courts, and basketball courts. HOA fees include high-speed internet. Seller is offering 1-year home warranty. Ideally located in St. Johns County near A-rated schools, I-95, and 9B.

Listing Details MLS# 2127287

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3763
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2010
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 742
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Name: St Johns Forest Master Property Owners Association
Association Phone: 9044908191
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1571.35
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Directions: From I-95, take Exit 329 to CR 210. Enter St. Johns Forest through the main guard-gated entrance on the right. The home is located on the right. Do not use the Residents Only gates.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this beautiful, one-owner home located in gated St. Johns Forest. The thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan features a primary suite and office, plus three additional bedrooms on the main level, with an additional bedroom and large bonus room upstairs. Fully renovated oversized laundry room with built-in drop zone. Designer finishes throughout and exceptional storage, including multiple closets with custom built-ins. Expansive screened outdoor living area includes a heated saltwater pool and spa, two TVs, gas fireplace, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and fenced yard. Community amenities include a 5,200 sq. ft. clubhouse with resort-style pool and two-story slide, fitness center, tennis courts, and basketball courts. HOA fees include high-speed internet. Seller is offering 1-year home warranty. Ideally located in St. Johns County near A-rated schools, I-95, and 9B.
List Price/SqFt: 278.77
Sold Price/SqFt: 281.69

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler Fireplace Features: Gas; Outside; Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Gated with Guard; Security Gate; Security System Owned Construction Materials: Stucco Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat; Heated; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: Heated; In Ground; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Full; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Management - On Site; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Internet Community Features: Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan