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?

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.

443 ALBANY BAY Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1217814)

443 ALBANY BAY Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259

$2,595

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,634 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,595 List Date: 3/20/2023 Last Modified: 8/03/2026

Overview

Description

This beautiful brand-new and never lived in townhome in Beachwalk is available now. It is a 3 bed 2.5 bath townhome with a private preserve view in the back where you can enjoy your quiet evenings in your screened-in lanai. This home comes with all stainless steel appliances, tiles downstairs, carpets upstairs, and a washer and dryer. With this home, you have amenities galore, which give you access to the Beach Walk lagoon amenity center, and you also have a golf cart-friendly community to boot. Home is located in all A - Rated schools and you will be minutes away from the highway and the beaches. For more info, please connect with the agent.

Listing Details MLS# 1217814

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1634
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2023
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Garage Spaces: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Directions: Take exit 329 from I-95 S onto CR 210, make left onto Rum Runner Way, Make left onto Albany Bay Blvd., Home on the right end unit on the first building on left.
Public Remarks: This beautiful brand-new and never lived in townhome in Beachwalk is available now. It is a 3 bed 2.5 bath townhome with a private preserve view in the back where you can enjoy your quiet evenings in your screened-in lanai. This home comes with all stainless steel appliances, tiles downstairs, carpets upstairs, and a washer and dryer. With this home, you have amenities galore, which give you access to the Beach Walk lagoon amenity center, and you also have a golf cart-friendly community to boot. Home is located in all A - Rated schools and you will be minutes away from the highway and the beaches. For more info, please connect with the agent.
List Price/SqFt: 1.59
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.59

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Split Bedrooms Pool Features: None Association Amenities: Clubhouse Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt Pets Allowed: Yes

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2023-03-17
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 443
Street Name: ALBANY BAY
Street Suffix: Boulevard
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Grand Isle At Beachwalk

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-20T09:39:04Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-04-11T15:23:11Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-06-06
Close Date: 2023-07-08
Close Price: 2595

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 50
Pet Fee/Deposit: 350
Security Deposit: 2695

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Water - Public: Y, Assoc Appl Fee: N, Tenant Pays All Utilities: Y, Roof: Shingle, LeasePrepFeeTenant: 125 / 100 HOA Reg, Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Occupancy: Immediate, Sewer - Public: Y, Parcel Size: Less than .25 acre, Min Lease/Rent Term: 12 month, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Townhouse: Y

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Listing Office: AIM REALTY OF JACKSONVILLE

Last Updated: August - 03 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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