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.

404 SPARROW BRANCH Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 933044)

404 SPARROW BRANCH Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259

$305,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,161 Status: Closed

Current Price: $305,000 List Date: 4/25/2018 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

PICTURE PERFECT IN THE PLANTATION! Fabulous 4/2 on preserve, w/ GORGEOUS HARDWOOD PLANK FLOORS & deep PARK-LIKE BACK YARD. Absolutely immaculate, SHOWS LIKE A MODEL! Formal living/dining, family room w/ fireplace & beautiful view. Kitchen offers 42-inch uppers, Corian counters, breakfast bar w/ pendant lighting, breakfast nook w/ preserve view. Master suite features double closets, double vanities, separate tub & shower. 3 sizable bedrooms on opposite side share hall/guest bath. Spacious covered lanai & paver patio w/ summer kitchen look out to peaceful, picturesque back yard; beautifully landscaped front & back. Amazing JCP amenities, superb St. Johns schools, close to shops & restaurants. New HVAC 2017, irrigation meter, gutters - MUST SEE!

Listing Details MLS# 933044

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2161
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2005
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 420
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 736.43
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From I-295, south on San Jose Blvd. across Julington Creek Bridge, left on Race Track Rd., left at 2nd Durbin Creek Blvd., 1st left on Oakwood Branch, right on Sparrow Branch Cir., house on left
Public Remarks: PICTURE PERFECT IN THE PLANTATION! Fabulous 4/2 on preserve, w/ GORGEOUS HARDWOOD PLANK FLOORS & deep PARK-LIKE BACK YARD. Absolutely immaculate, SHOWS LIKE A MODEL! Formal living/dining, family room w/ fireplace & beautiful view. Kitchen offers 42-inch uppers, Corian counters, breakfast bar w/ pendant lighting, breakfast nook w/ preserve view. Master suite features double closets, double vanities, separate tub & shower. 3 sizable bedrooms on opposite side share hall/guest bath. Spacious covered lanai & paver patio w/ summer kitchen look out to peaceful, picturesque back yard; beautifully landscaped front & back. Amazing JCP amenities, superb St. Johns schools, close to shops & restaurants. New HVAC 2017, irrigation meter, gutters - MUST SEE!
List Price/SqFt: 141.14
Sold Price/SqFt: 141.14

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio 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: Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2018-04-25

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 404
Street Name: SPARROW BRANCH
Street Suffix: Circle
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T08:05:24Z
Major Change Type: Price Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2018-04-30T23:53:43Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-05-15
Close Date: 2018-05-30
Close Price: 305000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Golf Course Comm: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Brick Fireplace: Y, Fenced Partial: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Utility Room

Documents

Sellers' Disclosure ›

HOA Addendum ›

CDD Disclosure ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX SPECIALISTS

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.