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.

462 HILLENDALE Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2121116)

462 HILLENDALE Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259

$999,000

462 Hillendale Cir., St. Johns, FL 32259

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,579 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Closed

Current Price: $999,000 List Date: 3/07/2026 Last Modified: 9/22/2026

Overview

Description

Experience refined living in the sought-after Bartram Ranch community with this exceptional 5-bedroom, 4-bath home built in 2024. Offering 3,960 sq. ft., the residence features an open floor plan with soaring ceilings, designer finishes, and a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, an expansive island, and a walk-in pantry. The first-floor primary suite includes a spacious dressing area, generous closet space, and a spa-inspired bath with an oversized shower and soaking tub. Upstairs, a versatile loft provides flexible space ideal for a media room, home office, or additional living area, complemented by well-appointed secondary bedrooms. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered lanai overlooking the 0.25-acre lot. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, playground, walking trails, and dog park. Seller offering up to $15,000 toward buyer's closing costs with acceptable offer.

Listing Details MLS# 2121116

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3960
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 5579
Year Built: 2024
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Dimensions: 11050 SQFT/1027 SQM
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 334.79
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: From Jacksonville, take I-95 S and exit onto CR-210 W toward Greenbriar. Continue on CR-210 W, then turn left onto Leo Maguire Pkwy. Follow the road and turn right onto Bartram Ranch. Continue straight, then turn onto Hillendale Cir, where the property will be on your left.
Public Remarks: Experience refined living in the sought-after Bartram Ranch community with this exceptional 5-bedroom, 4-bath home built in 2024. Offering 3,960 sq. ft., the residence features an open floor plan with soaring ceilings, designer finishes, and a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, an expansive island, and a walk-in pantry. The first-floor primary suite includes a spacious dressing area, generous closet space, and a spa-inspired bath with an oversized shower and soaking tub. Upstairs, a versatile loft provides flexible space ideal for a media room, home office, or additional living area, complemented by well-appointed secondary bedrooms. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered lanai overlooking the 0.25-acre lot. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, playground, walking trails, and dog park. Seller offering up to $15,000 toward buyer's closing costs with acceptable offer.
List Price/SqFt: 252.27
Sold Price/SqFt: 252.27

Property Features

Architectural Style: Contemporary Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Underground Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Locks; Programmable Thermostat; Security; Smoke Detector Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Concrete; Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Wrought Iron Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Playground Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Trash Community Features: Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Home Sale