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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396 WILLOW WINDS Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1126060)

396 WILLOW WINDS Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259

$625,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,236 Status: Closed

Current Price: $625,000 List Date: 8/28/2021 Last Modified: 8/11/2026

Overview

Description

Expansive corner lot with abounding convenience at this recently updated four bedroom home. Inside you will find a formal den & office downstairs along with the primary bedroom suite. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms, loft, bonus room or addnl office. The primary bath is well appointed with double raised vanity, garden tub, glass walk-in shower & stupendous walk-in closet. Outside the covered & screened lanai is plumbed for summer kitchen gas grill. Some of the many fine features include fresh paint throughout, dark oak style LVP flooring, tray ceilings in many rooms & full exterior pressure wash just complete. Two community amenity centers provide pools, soccer/football fields, a fitness center & more!

Listing Details MLS# 1126060

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3236
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2013
Lot Size Dimensions: 73' x 165' x 105' x 135'
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2630
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Directions: 9B connector south to SR2209 (St Johns Pkwy) north then west on Longleaf Pine Pkwy to Harbury Dr & right on Willow Winds to house on the corner.
Public Remarks: Expansive corner lot with abounding convenience at this recently updated four bedroom home. Inside you will find a formal den & office downstairs along with the primary bedroom suite. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms, loft, bonus room or addnl office. The primary bath is well appointed with double raised vanity, garden tub, glass walk-in shower & stupendous walk-in closet. Outside the covered & screened lanai is plumbed for summer kitchen gas grill. Some of the many fine features include fresh paint throughout, dark oak style LVP flooring, tray ceilings in many rooms & full exterior pressure wash just complete. Two community amenity centers provide pools, soccer/football fields, a fitness center & more!
List Price/SqFt: 193.14
Sold Price/SqFt: 193.14

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Range; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Butler Pantry; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame; Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Corner Lot; Irregular Lot; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2021-08-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 396
Street Name: WILLOW WINDS
Street Suffix: Parkway
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-17T04:14:46Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2021-09-28T13:43:47Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-09-30
Close Date: 2021-10-29
Close Price: 625000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y, Fenced Partial: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

More Information

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Great Room
Office
Loft
Utility Room

Documents

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Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.