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?

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309 S BARTRAM Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2014648)

309 S BARTRAM Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259

$959,900

Breakfast Nook & Picture Windows to Pool

Primary Bathroom with Second Vanity Area

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,462 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 30,492 Status: Closed

Current Price: $959,900 List Date: 3/21/2024 Last Modified: 6/21/2026

Overview

Description

Exquisite is the key word describing this home! Enjoy being close to everything yet living away from it all. Across the street from the St Johns River, your new home is located in a serene quaint neighborhood. A perfect mix of modern luxury living coupled with that classic Florida feel brought to you by the century oaks and towering 30 foot palms. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there is plenty of room for everyone! Highly desirable top-rated schools in St Johns County for training up the next generation of geniuses. You'll enjoy your private tropical paradise on a wooded lot of just under 3/4 of an acre. Perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Choose to leisurely pass the time on your freshly painted patio and pool deck or by splashing around in the 15x30 double Roman pool on a warm sunny day. The 1,300 sq ft screened pool enclosure allows the view but not the bugs! Direct access pool bath for convenience.

Supplements: The property's extensive outdoor lighting highlights its architectural beauty and the lush landscaping supported by a deep Artesian well and an efficient irrigation system. Step inside to experience soaring ceilings accented with premium crown molding, foot molding, and elegant bullnose wall corners setting the stage for the formal dining room and ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2014648

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3462
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2004
Lot Size Acres: 0.7
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 725
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Signature Realty Management
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: S ST RD 13, OVER JULINGTON CREEK BRIDGE, APPROX 5 MILES TO BARTRAM TRAIL ON THE LEFT. (JUST PAST GREENBRIER)
Public Remarks: Exquisite is the key word describing this home! Enjoy being close to everything yet living away from it all. Across the street from the St Johns River, your new home is located in a serene quaint neighborhood. A perfect mix of modern luxury living coupled with that classic Florida feel brought to you by the century oaks and towering 30 foot palms. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there is plenty of room for everyone! Highly desirable top-rated schools in St Johns County for training up the next generation of geniuses. You'll enjoy your private tropical paradise on a wooded lot of just under 3/4 of an acre. Perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Choose to leisurely pass the time on your freshly painted patio and pool deck or by splashing around in the 15x30 double Roman pool on a warm sunny day. The 1,300 sq ft screened pool enclosure allows the view but not the bugs! Direct access pool bath for convenience.
List Price/SqFt: 277.27
Sold Price/SqFt: 277.27

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Trash Compactor; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Propane Cooling: Central Air Heating: Electric Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced; Screen Enclosure; Waterfall Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Many Trees Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan