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.

40 THORTON Court, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2147651)

40 THORTON Court, St. Johns, FL 32259

$815,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,193 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,860 Status: Closed

Current Price: $815,000 List Date: 5/29/2026 Last Modified: 7/31/2026

Overview

Description

Set on a rare .41-acre cul-de-sac homesite with both preserve and pond views, this stunning 5-bedroom residence offers a private backyard retreat unlike anything else on the market. The screened saltwater pool and spa, surrounded by travertine decking, lush palms, and serene water views, create a true resort-style setting designed for both entertaining and everyday living. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a main-floor guest or mother-in-law suite with direct access to a full pool bath, while upstairs features a spacious loft offering flexible space for a media room, playroom, home office, or additional living area. A detached air-conditioned outbuilding provides even more versatility and is perfect for a private office, gym, studio, or man cave. Luxury features and upgrades are found throughout, including a gourmet kitchen, porcelain tile flooring, recessed lighting, fireplace, custom wainscoting and architectural wall detailing, whole-house water filtration and

Supplements: softener system, reverse osmosis drinking water, epoxy garage floors, and extensive outdoor enhancements designed to maximize comfort and lifestyle. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the outdoor living spaces also feature a stunning Wi-Fi controlled sauna, basketball court, raised garden beds for fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables, an ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2147651

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3193
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2015
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: Yes
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Head south on FL-13 S/State Rd 13 N. Turn left onto Roberts Rd. Slight right toward Longleaf Pine Pkwy. Continue straight onto Longleaf Pine Pkwy. Turn right onto Greenbriar Rd. Turn right onto Fever
Public Remarks: Set on a rare .41-acre cul-de-sac homesite with both preserve and pond views, this stunning 5-bedroom residence offers a private backyard retreat unlike anything else on the market. The screened saltwater pool and spa, surrounded by travertine decking, lush palms, and serene water views, create a true resort-style setting designed for both entertaining and everyday living. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan includes a main-floor guest or mother-in-law suite with direct access to a full pool bath, while upstairs features a spacious loft offering flexible space for a media room, playroom, home office, or additional living area. A detached air-conditioned outbuilding provides even more versatility and is perfect for a private office, gym, studio, or man cave. Luxury features and upgrades are found throughout, including a gourmet kitchen, porcelain tile flooring, recessed lighting, fireplace, custom wainscoting and architectural wall detailing, whole-house water filtration and
List Price/SqFt: 258.38
Sold Price/SqFt: 255.25

Property Features

Architectural Style: Craftsman Levels: Two Accessory Dwelling Information: Other Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Trash Compactor; Water Softener Owned; Other Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; In-Law Floorplan; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Composition Siding; Frame Other Structures: Shed(s); Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Fenced; Heated; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure Spa Features: Above Ground; Heated Parking Features: Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Pond; Protected Preserve Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Privacy Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Park; Playground Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection