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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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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305 HERON LANDING Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2131830)

305 HERON LANDING Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$435,000

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Downstairs flex room - can easily be enclosed

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,275 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Closed

Current Price: $435,000 List Date: 2/25/2026 Last Modified: 7/10/2026

Overview

Description

This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,200 sq. ft. home in desirable Durbin Crossing blends comfort, style, and versatility. An upstairs loft serves as a children's retreat, game room, or man cave, while a main-level flex space can be a home office, hobby room, or turned into a fourth bedroom. The open kitchen flows into a generous living and dining area, perfect for entertaining. Multiple upgrades include soft pull-out drawers, a new stove, nearly-new dishwasher, five-year-old AC, water softener, new master fan, blinds, and hard-wired security camera connections. Outdoors, a covered lanai and paver patio with a built-in firepit overlooks a tranquil lake, creating a serene space for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The master suite offers a relaxing retreat and has a spacious walk-in closet and luxurious soaking tub. Just a short walk to the A-rated Patriot Oaks Academy & close to Creekside High. The community amenities completes what this home has to offer!

Listing Details MLS# 2131830

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2275
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2014
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 67
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2061.41
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take I-95 S to exit 329 for CR-210 W. Turn left on CR-210, then right on St. Johns Pkwy. Turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy, right on Julington Lakes Dr, then left on Heron Landing Rd.
Public Remarks: This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,200 sq. ft. home in desirable Durbin Crossing blends comfort, style, and versatility. An upstairs loft serves as a children's retreat, game room, or man cave, while a main-level flex space can be a home office, hobby room, or turned into a fourth bedroom. The open kitchen flows into a generous living and dining area, perfect for entertaining. Multiple upgrades include soft pull-out drawers, a new stove, nearly-new dishwasher, five-year-old AC, water softener, new master fan, blinds, and hard-wired security camera connections. Outdoors, a covered lanai and paver patio with a built-in firepit overlooks a tranquil lake, creating a serene space for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The master suite offers a relaxing retreat and has a spacious walk-in closet and luxurious soaking tub. Just a short walk to the A-rated Patriot Oaks Academy & close to Creekside High. The community amenities completes what this home has to offer!
List Price/SqFt: 191.21
Sold Price/SqFt: 191.21

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Smart Home; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; 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; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Suburban Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection