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.

43 MARINDA Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2073689)

43 MARINDA Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$3,500

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 3,406 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,500 List Date: 3/04/2025 Last Modified: 2/02/2026

Overview

Description

AVAILABLE NOW !! Lovely Lennar Ashford floor plan, located in the coveted Celestina community next to Julington Creek and Durbin Creek. Convenient to Durbin Park Towne Shopping, 9B Expressway/I-95/295. Don't miss out on this 2018 family friendly rental!

Listing Details MLS# 2073689

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 3
Bathrooms Total: 7
Living Area: 3406
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2018
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Association YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From SR 13 head west on Racetrack about 3 miles, Celestina will be on the left.
Public Remarks: AVAILABLE NOW !! Lovely Lennar Ashford floor plan, located in the coveted Celestina community next to Julington Creek and Durbin Creek. Convenient to Durbin Park Towne Shopping, 9B Expressway/I-95/295. Don't miss out on this 2018 family friendly rental!
List Price/SqFt: 1.06
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.03

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Park; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Trash Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage Sewer: Private Sewer View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes; Call

Contract Information

Rental Service: Other
Rental Application URL: https://www.svrpropertymanagement.com/residential-properties
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-03-04
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 43
Street Name: MARINDA
Street Suffix: Place
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Celestina

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-05-27T19:11:08Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-04-03T16:47:37Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-04-17
Close Date: 2025-05-17
Close Price: 3500

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 50
Pet Fee/Deposit: 400
Security Deposit: 3800

More Information

Listing Office: ERA ONETEAM REALTY

Last Updated: February - 02 - 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.