Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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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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496 HERON LANDING Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 795023)

496 HERON LANDING Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$290,032

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,847 Status: Closed

Current Price: $290,032 List Date: 10/01/2015 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

**Sample Photos** Conveniently located 10 minutes from I-95, Durbin Crossing Village Center is a part community that has earned widespread recognition as one of the best places to live. Durbin Crossing is a 2,000-acre master-planned community in Northwest St. Johns County that offers residents the perfect choice of natural beauty, incredible location and state-of-the-art amenities. One of our newest plan- San Juan … Charming elevation with lots of stone accent give this home so much character and set it’s apart from other homes. Great open floor plan. Cozy kitchen with island and Café space overlooking covered lanai. Included features and upgrades give this home even more appeal: Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, including Refrigerator.

Supplements: Zip Wall System included! Seller pays all closing costs and prepaids with preferred lender!

Listing Details MLS# 795023

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1847
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2015
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 55
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1775.82
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: FROM MANDARIN, LEFT ON RACETRACK RD. RIGHT ON VETERANS PKWY, 1ST LEFT ON NORTH DURBIN PKWY AT TOWER, CONTINUE THROUGH 2 ROUNDABOUTS, 1ST LEFT ONTO STAPLEHURST DR.
Public Remarks: **Sample Photos** Conveniently located 10 minutes from I-95, Durbin Crossing Village Center is a part community that has earned widespread recognition as one of the best places to live. Durbin Crossing is a 2,000-acre master-planned community in Northwest St. Johns County that offers residents the perfect choice of natural beauty, incredible location and state-of-the-art amenities. One of our newest plan- San Juan … Charming elevation with lots of stone accent give this home so much character and set it’s apart from other homes. Great open floor plan. Cozy kitchen with island and Café space overlooking covered lanai. Included features and upgrades give this home even more appeal: Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, including Refrigerator.
List Price/SqFt: 148.14
Sold Price/SqFt: 157.03

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Property Condition: To Be Built; Under Construction Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; 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: 2015-10-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 496
Street Name: HERON LANDING
Street Suffix: Road
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Crossing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2016-06-06T13:27:02Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-10-01
Close Date: 2016-05-27
Close Price: 290032

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, Structure Builder: DREAM FINDERS HOMES, Seller May Pay Closing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Restricted Hours, Call Seller Direct, See Private Remarks

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Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: DREAM FINDERS REALTY LLC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.