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.

471 RUM RUNNER WAY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2155842)

471 RUM RUNNER WAY Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$3,950

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,478 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,950 List Date: 7/17/2026 Last Modified: 10/01/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked at the quiet end of the street, this waterfront gem offers the largest floor plan in Beachwalk's 4/4 Platinum Series paired villas with a rare, expansive side yard on the water and breathtaking Florida sunsets from your porch. Rent at an attractive price! First floor: 10' ceilings, 8' doors, open living space, white coastal kitchen, dining area, covered lanai, and a guest suite. Upstairs: master suite, 2 more en-suite bedrooms, and laundry with washer/dryer. Steps from NE Florida's first 14-acre crystal lagoon with resort-style amenities: beach access, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, water slides, swim-up bar & more (amenity fee applies). Top-rated St. Johns County schools. Lawn care included. Come home to water views, golden sunsets, and low-maintenance luxury living!

Listing Details MLS# 2155842

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2478
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2022
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: To Beachwalk Community from Highway I 95, turn left onto County Road 210, go East for about 2 miles, turn left onto Beachwalk Blvd. Continue straight, turn left at Atlantica Isles, home is the last home on the left of the street.
Public Remarks: Tucked at the quiet end of the street, this waterfront gem offers the largest floor plan in Beachwalk's 4/4 Platinum Series paired villas with a rare, expansive side yard on the water and breathtaking Florida sunsets from your porch. Rent at an attractive price! First floor: 10' ceilings, 8' doors, open living space, white coastal kitchen, dining area, covered lanai, and a guest suite. Upstairs: master suite, 2 more en-suite bedrooms, and laundry with washer/dryer. Steps from NE Florida's first 14-acre crystal lagoon with resort-style amenities: beach access, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, water slides, swim-up bar & more (amenity fee applies). Top-rated St. Johns County schools. Lawn care included. Come home to water views, golden sunsets, and low-maintenance luxury living!
List Price/SqFt: 1.47
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.59

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Common Area Maintenance; Exterior Maintenance; Grounds Care; HVAC Maintenance; Management; Other Tax; Security; Taxes; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Contemporary Levels: Two Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator; ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater; Gas Cooktop; Microwave Interior Features: Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Smart Thermostat Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Upper Level Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Full Time; Management - Off Site; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s); Trash Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached; Covered; Garage Door Opener Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Entry Phone/Intercom; Security Gate View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: Private Road Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep; Office Fee Rent Includes: Gardener Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions; Cats OK; Dogs OK; Size Limit; Number Limit

Contract Information

Rental Service: Other
Rental Application URL: https://eaglesworldpropertymanagement.managebuilding.com/Resident/rental-application/new
Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-17
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-07-20