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.

285 BRAMBLY VINE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2101296)

285 BRAMBLY VINE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$685,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,195 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 42,253 Status: Closed

Current Price: $685,000 List Date: 7/30/2025 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

A home that feels straight out of a storybook, where space, comfort, and beauty come together in perfect harmony. This exceptionally well kept, almost like new residence offers 4 generously sized bedrooms, where the large primary suite rests peacefully downstairs, offering a private retreat with space to unwind and recharge. The gourmet kitchen awaits complete with a gas stove for the chef at heart, a butler's pantry, and generous counter space that invites both everyday meals and grand gatherings. A separate office provides the perfect backdrop for creativity or productivity, while the versatile upstairs flex space offers a cozy retreat for the kids to play. Step outside to discover a backyard sanctuary, peaceful, private, and overlooking a lush, protected preserve nearly an acre where nature's whispers set the tone for serenity. The neighborhood itself is warm and welcoming, a quiet haven that feels worlds away yet close to everything you need. Welcome Home!

Listing Details MLS# 2101296

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3195
Living Area Source: Builder
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.97
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From 295S take St. Johns Pkwy, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy, then right on Greenbriar Rd, Right on Brambly Vine, home is first one on the left.
Public Remarks: A home that feels straight out of a storybook, where space, comfort, and beauty come together in perfect harmony. This exceptionally well kept, almost like new residence offers 4 generously sized bedrooms, where the large primary suite rests peacefully downstairs, offering a private retreat with space to unwind and recharge. The gourmet kitchen awaits complete with a gas stove for the chef at heart, a butler's pantry, and generous counter space that invites both everyday meals and grand gatherings. A separate office provides the perfect backdrop for creativity or productivity, while the versatile upstairs flex space offers a cozy retreat for the kids to play. Step outside to discover a backyard sanctuary, peaceful, private, and overlooking a lush, protected preserve nearly an acre where nature's whispers set the tone for serenity. The neighborhood itself is warm and welcoming, a quiet haven that feels worlds away yet close to everything you need. Welcome Home!
List Price/SqFt: 214.4
Sold Price/SqFt: 214.4

Property Features

Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Gas Cooktop; Refrigerator Interior Features: Butler Pantry; Eat-in Kitchen; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Composition Siding Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Corner Lot; Irregular Lot; Wooded View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Playground Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan