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.

42 BLACK HORSE Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2166347)

42 BLACK HORSE Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$779,990

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,368 Status: Pending

Current Price: $779,990 List Date: 9/24/2026 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

LOT 51 - RiverTown is designed to connect its residents to the beautiful natural surroundings with neighborhood parks overlooking picturesque lakes and preserve, w/miles of trails.

Listing Details MLS# 2166347

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3368
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2026
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 53
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 6616
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-11-23
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: South
Directions: From I-95, Exit 329 for CR 210 toward Green Cove Springs, West onto CR 210, continue straight onto Greenbriar Rd, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy, RiverTown Welcome Center is on the right.
Public Remarks: LOT 51 - RiverTown is designed to connect its residents to the beautiful natural surroundings with neighborhood parks overlooking picturesque lakes and preserve, w/miles of trails.
List Price/SqFt: 231.59

Property Features

Property Condition: Under Construction Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Programmable Thermostat; Smoke Detector Construction Materials: Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener View: Other Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Playground Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 42
Street Name: BLACK HORSE
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Rivertown Springs

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-09-24T16:46:43Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-05-11

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Last Updated: October - 01 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Zelda Greenberg is a real estate agent affiliated with Legacy Realty Group North Florida, Inc., a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by equal housing opportunity laws. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. All material presented is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources that are deemed reliable but subject to price changes, condition, sale, withdrawal, and errors & omissions.