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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31 AMHERST Place, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (MLS# 2026798)

31 AMHERST Place, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

$3,950

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,460 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,950 List Date: 5/20/2024 Last Modified: 3/05/2025

Overview

Description

Enjoy the convenience of a short walk or golf cart ride to the highly-rated Valley Ridge Academy (K-8). This property offers more than just a home; it provides access to miles of trails, kayaking, a splash park, lazy river, zip line, spray park, and all the master-planned amenities that Nocatee has to offer. The home features an open floor plan with 12-foot ceilings, a spacious kitchen island, extensive cabinetry, a formal dining room, and a den. It includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a three-way split layout. The large, fenced yard is perfect for outdoor activities. Located in the desirable, fully built-out community of Austin Park, you won't have to deal with new construction. Rent includes access to all community amenities, promoting a healthy and resort-like lifestyle. The owner is a licensed realtor in Florida.

Listing Details MLS# 2026798

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2553
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 3460
Year Built: 2013
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 ft wide
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take 295 South to I-95S, then take County Rd 210 E. Continue to Valley Ridge Rd, turn right on Austin Park, and left on Amherst Pl—the second home on the left.
Public Remarks: Enjoy the convenience of a short walk or golf cart ride to the highly-rated Valley Ridge Academy (K-8). This property offers more than just a home; it provides access to miles of trails, kayaking, a splash park, lazy river, zip line, spray park, and all the master-planned amenities that Nocatee has to offer. The home features an open floor plan with 12-foot ceilings, a spacious kitchen island, extensive cabinetry, a formal dining room, and a den. It includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a three-way split layout. The large, fenced yard is perfect for outdoor activities. Located in the desirable, fully built-out community of Austin Park, you won't have to deal with new construction. Rent includes access to all community amenities, promoting a healthy and resort-like lifestyle. The owner is a licensed realtor in Florida.
List Price/SqFt: 1.55
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.55

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Exterior Maintenance; HVAC Maintenance; Management; Roof Maintenance; Taxes; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Ranch; Spanish Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Developer; Management - On Site; Management - Part Time; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached; Garage Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Fencing: Back Yard; Block; Cross Fenced; Fenced; Privacy; Vinyl; Other Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Separate Electric Meters; Separate Water Meters; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Separate Meters Heating: Central; Electric Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: County Road Additional Fee Includes: Key Deposit; Other Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Cable TV; Electricity; Insurance; Janitorial Service; Sewer; Water Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions; Number Limit

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2024-05-20
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2024-07-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 31
Street Name: AMHERST
Street Suffix: Place
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32081
MLS Area Major: 272-Nocatee South
Subdivision Name: Austin Park

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-06-10T19:48:48Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-05-24
Close Date: 2024-06-10
Close Price: 3950

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 45
Pet Fee/Deposit: 400
Security Deposit: 4000

More Information

Listing Office: LOKATION

Last Updated: March - 05 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.