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.

3436 BABICHE, St. Johns, FL (MLS# 797381)

3436 BABICHE, St. Johns, FL

$300,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,210 Status: Closed

Current Price: $300,000 List Date: 10/22/2015 Last Modified: 1/20/2026

Overview

Description

IMMACULATE CUSTOM HOME IN GATED GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY ON PRIVATE LOT w/ TRANQUIL WATERSCAPE & LANDSCAPED GARDENS. ALL NEW KITCHEN APPL., GRANITE, BREAKFAST BAR w/ EAT-IN KITCHEN OVERLOOKS FAMILY ROOM w/ CUSTOM BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. SPLIT FLOOR PLAN. CROWN MOLDING,TRAY CEILINGS ARCHED DOORWAYS, NICHES, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, NEW AIR CONDITIONER. SCREENED COVERED LANAI LEADS TO DECK w/ ARBOR. MANY UPGRADES.

Listing Details MLS# 797381

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2210
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2004
Homestead YN: Yes
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1245
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: First Service Res.
Association Phone: 866 378-1099
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: I 95 to CR 210 West. Go 2 miles, turn Right into Cimarrone Golf & CC. After stopping at guard gate, continue straight on Cimarrone Blvd. to Right on Babiche St. Home is on the Right.
Public Remarks: IMMACULATE CUSTOM HOME IN GATED GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY ON PRIVATE LOT w/ TRANQUIL WATERSCAPE & LANDSCAPED GARDENS. ALL NEW KITCHEN APPL., GRANITE, BREAKFAST BAR w/ EAT-IN KITCHEN OVERLOOKS FAMILY ROOM w/ CUSTOM BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. SPLIT FLOOR PLAN. CROWN MOLDING,TRAY CEILINGS ARCHED DOORWAYS, NICHES, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, NEW AIR CONDITIONER. SCREENED COVERED LANAI LEADS TO DECK w/ ARBOR. MANY UPGRADES.
List Price/SqFt: 139.77
Sold Price/SqFt: 135.75

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Contemporary Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Appliances Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Golf Course; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s); Trash Association Fee Includes: Pest Control Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2015-10-17

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 3436
Street Name: BABICHE
County: St. Johns
State: FL
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Cimarrone Golf & Cc

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2015-12-18T07:33:41Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-10-21
Close Date: 2015-12-15
Close Price: 300000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Courtyard Entry Garage: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Structure Builder: American Home Bldrs., Golf Course Comm: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Garden: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Fenced Partial: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Listing Office, Occupied - Lockbox, Advance Notice, Gated

More Information

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Office
Utility Room

Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS JACKSONVILLE

Last Updated: January - 20 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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