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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43 CRUDEN BAY Court, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2153608)

43 CRUDEN BAY Court, St. Johns, FL 32259

$440,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,041 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $440,000 List Date: 7/15/2026 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, location, and functionality in this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Sutherland Forest at Aberdeen. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a premium preserve lot with wooded views behind and to one side, this home offers privacy and a peaceful setting. Inside, the desirable open-concept floor plan features spacious living areas ideal for entertaining and everyday life. Enjoy Florida living from the screened lanai overlooking the large, fully fenced backyard with plenty of room for pets, play, or relaxation. Walk to the A-rated K-8 Freedom Crossing Academy just down the road and enjoy quick access to shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Residents also enjoy Aberdeen's resort-style amenities, including a lap pool, recreational pool, fitness center, and playground. This move-in ready home offers the lifestyle today's buyers are searching for in sought-after St. Johns County.

Listing Details MLS# 2153608

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2041
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2019
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1914
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
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: Longleaf Pine Pkwy (W) from Veterans Pkwy, left on Shetland Drive, right on Glasgow Drive, left on Cruden Bay. Home is at the end of the road on the left.
Public Remarks: Discover the perfect blend of privacy, location, and functionality in this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Sutherland Forest at Aberdeen. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a premium preserve lot with wooded views behind and to one side, this home offers privacy and a peaceful setting. Inside, the desirable open-concept floor plan features spacious living areas ideal for entertaining and everyday life. Enjoy Florida living from the screened lanai overlooking the large, fully fenced backyard with plenty of room for pets, play, or relaxation. Walk to the A-rated K-8 Freedom Crossing Academy just down the road and enjoy quick access to shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Residents also enjoy Aberdeen's resort-style amenities, including a lap pool, recreational pool, fitness center, and playground. This move-in ready home offers the lifestyle today's buyers are searching for in sought-after St. Johns County.
List Price/SqFt: 218.03
Sold Price/SqFt: 215.58

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Park; Playground Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan