Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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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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425 N OCEAN GRANDE Drive 101, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (MLS# 2171680)

425 N OCEAN GRANDE Drive 101, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

New Listing

$3,500

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,500 List Date: 10/30/2026 Last Modified: 10/30/2026

Overview

Description

The way living at the beach should be!!! Beautiful corner unit with a large screened in lanai facing the Marsh! 3 Bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in this well designed condo, 2238 square feet facing the intracoastal waterway. Spend quiet time watching the boats travel up and down the waterway, watch the fishermen come up the little canals toward your unit at high tide or the pink spoonbills searching for a meal. Amazing sunsets await you from your wrap around, screen lanai that faces west. This beautifully upgraded unit comes with a gourmet kitchen, enough room easily for 2 chefs! Wolf appliances, double ovens and a subzero refrigerator. Join the beautiful South Ponte Vedra Ocean Club across the street and you will be living the lifestyle you've always wanted. Owner would like a long term lease, come and stay!!

Supplements: Tennis and Pickleball is also a great favorite in the neighborhood. The HOA fee pays for your water, gas, tv, internet, pest control, garbage, and all outside maintenance, building and grounds insurance.

Listing Details MLS# 2171680

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Unit Type: End Unit
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2004
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: 3
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: Head east over the Mary Usina Bridge and turn North on A1A. Approximately 4 miles north on A1A Ocean Grande Condominiums is located on the west side.
Public Remarks: The way living at the beach should be!!! Beautiful corner unit with a large screened in lanai facing the Marsh! 3 Bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in this well designed condo, 2238 square feet facing the intracoastal waterway. Spend quiet time watching the boats travel up and down the waterway, watch the fishermen come up the little canals toward your unit at high tide or the pink spoonbills searching for a meal. Amazing sunsets await you from your wrap around, screen lanai that faces west. This beautifully upgraded unit comes with a gourmet kitchen, enough room easily for 2 chefs! Wolf appliances, double ovens and a subzero refrigerator. Join the beautiful South Ponte Vedra Ocean Club across the street and you will be living the lifestyle you've always wanted. Owner would like a long term lease, come and stay!!

Property Features

Owner Pays: Association Fees; Common Area Maintenance; Exterior Maintenance; Gas; Grounds Care; Pest Control; Sewer; Taxes; Trash Collection; Water Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Washer/Dryer Stacked; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen; Tennis Court(s) Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Wrap Around Association Amenities: Elevator(s); Gated; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Off Site; Pickleball; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Cable TV; Insurance; Internet; Maintenance Grounds; Maintenance Structure; Pest Control; Security; Sewer; Trash; Water; Other Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Water Source: Public Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage Door Opener; Guest Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System; Firewall(s); Security Gate View: Intracoastal; Trees/Woods Waterfront Features: Marsh Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Available; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Separate Meters Heating: Central; Electric Rent Includes: Gardener; Gas; Internet; Management; Sewer; Trash Collection; Water; Other Tenant Pays: Electricity; Insurance Pets Allowed: Yes; Dogs OK

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Condominium
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-29
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-11-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 425
Street Direction Prefix: N
Street Name: OCEAN GRANDE
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32082
MLS Area Major: 264-South Ponte Vedra Beach
Subdivision Name: Ocean Grande

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-30T21:01:08Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Accessory Dwelling Information

Bathrooms: 3

Deposits and Fees

Pet Fee/Deposit: 500
Security Deposit: 3600

Listing Office: RE/MAX UNLIMITED

Last Updated: October - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.