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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429 BUCKHEAD Court, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2151054)

429 BUCKHEAD Court, St. Johns, FL 32259

$4,500

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,484 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,117 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,500 List Date: 6/17/2026 Last Modified: 7/08/2026

Overview

Description

EXCEPTIONAL 5/3.5/3/ SCREENED POOL HOME!! BETTER THAN NEW! NEW ROOF, WINDOWS, AC, FLOORING, HOT WATER HEATER, WATER SOFTENER, POOL PUMP!!!AND CONCRETE BLOCK CONSTRUCTION, ON A CUL DE SAC, OVERLOOKING LAKE & PRESERVE!!! LIVES LARGER THAN IT'S 3484 SQ.FT.! RENTAL INCLUDED LAWN CARE AND POOL MAINTAINENCE Upstairs features double jack & jill BR's w/ generous closet space, study area & open bonus area! Spacious FIRST FLOOR OWNERS SUITE! formal dining( or flex space) office, great room, huge breakfast area off roomy kitchen with NEW stove w/ air fryer, refrigerator, DW, & microwave. Beautiful , low maintenance, wood look tile in main living areas & owners suite. Enjoy lake views from the screened, covered lanai in the pool area. A rated schools, 2 resort class amenity centers, easy access to 9B & I95!

Listing Details MLS# 2151054

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3484
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2008
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Long Leaf Parkway , N on N. Durbin Pkwy to L onto Buckhead CT. Home at the end of the cul-de-sac
Public Remarks: EXCEPTIONAL 5/3.5/3/ SCREENED POOL HOME!! BETTER THAN NEW! NEW ROOF, WINDOWS, AC, FLOORING, HOT WATER HEATER, WATER SOFTENER, POOL PUMP!!!AND CONCRETE BLOCK CONSTRUCTION, ON A CUL DE SAC, OVERLOOKING LAKE & PRESERVE!!! LIVES LARGER THAN IT'S 3484 SQ.FT.! RENTAL INCLUDED LAWN CARE AND POOL MAINTAINENCE Upstairs features double jack & jill BR's w/ generous closet space, study area & open bonus area! Spacious FIRST FLOOR OWNERS SUITE! formal dining( or flex space) office, great room, huge breakfast area off roomy kitchen with NEW stove w/ air fryer, refrigerator, DW, & microwave. Beautiful , low maintenance, wood look tile in main living areas & owners suite. Enjoy lake views from the screened, covered lanai in the pool area. A rated schools, 2 resort class amenity centers, easy access to 9B & I95!
List Price/SqFt: 1.29
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.29

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Grounds Care; Pest Control; Pool Maintenance Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Screen Enclosure Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Water Waterfront Features: Lake Front Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Road Surface Type: Asphalt Rent Includes: Trash Collection Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Cable TV; Electricity; Water Pets Allowed: Yes; Breed Restrictions; Cats OK; Dogs OK; Number Limit Room Types: Great Room; Office; Utility Room

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/cnkuLPM
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-17
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-09-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 429
Street Name: BUCKHEAD
Street Suffix: Court
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-08T17:09:15Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-07-03
Close Date: 2026-07-07
Close Price: 4500

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 50
Pet Fee/Deposit: 350
Security Deposit: 4500

More Information

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Office
Utility Room

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: July - 08 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.