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?

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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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440 STARLIS Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1229896)

440 STARLIS Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$677,500

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,763 Status: Closed

Current Price: $677,500 List Date: 6/01/2023 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

**Gated Community** You will fall in love with this beautifully maintained cul-de-sac home. Features include: long paver driveway, office with french doors, tile throughout 1st floor, half bath with updated molding and vanity, kitchen with stainless steel appliance, double oven, walk-in pantry, and backsplash, great room with custom wall molding, updated lighting fixtures, LVP flooring on the stairs and 2nd floor, large loft area, laundry room with tub sink, owners suite with large walk-in closet and dual sinks, good sized secondary bedrooms (2 of the 3 have walk-in closets), water softener, garage storage hanging racks, screened lanai, extended paver fire pit area, fully fenced back yard, just to name a few. The amenities of Celestina will not disappoint.

Listing Details MLS# 1229896

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2763
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2019
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 140
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1618.53
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-95: Exit 333 onto 9B; Exit 6 & head towards Race Track Rd; Left onto Race Track Rd; Right into Celestina; First right past the gate onto Elaina Ave; at stop sign turn right onto Starlis
Public Remarks: **Gated Community** You will fall in love with this beautifully maintained cul-de-sac home. Features include: long paver driveway, office with french doors, tile throughout 1st floor, half bath with updated molding and vanity, kitchen with stainless steel appliance, double oven, walk-in pantry, and backsplash, great room with custom wall molding, updated lighting fixtures, LVP flooring on the stairs and 2nd floor, large loft area, laundry room with tub sink, owners suite with large walk-in closet and dual sinks, good sized secondary bedrooms (2 of the 3 have walk-in closets), water softener, garage storage hanging racks, screened lanai, extended paver fire pit area, fully fenced back yard, just to name a few. The amenities of Celestina will not disappoint.
List Price/SqFt: 244.26
Sold Price/SqFt: 245.2

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Laundry; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-06-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 440
Street Name: STARLIS
Street Suffix: Place
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Celestina

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-07-15T00:28:59Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-06-09
Close Date: 2023-07-14
Close Price: 677500

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Office
Loft
Utility Room

Documents

Offer Instructions ›

CDD Disclosure ›

HOA Disclosure ›

Listing Office: CROSSVIEW REALTY

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.