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.

500 N BRIDGESTONE Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2139121)

500 N BRIDGESTONE Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259

$470,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,101 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,553 Status: Closed

Current Price: $470,000 List Date: 4/09/2026 Last Modified: 6/10/2026

Overview

Description

MULTIPLE OFFERS - Highest & Best by 4/12 at 12:00pm. Tucked away in sought-after St. Johns County, this beautifully updated home sits on an expansive 0.38-acre homesite, offering the perfect blend of privacy, space, and opportunity. Backing up to a peaceful tree-lined view and featuring a fully fenced backyard, this property is truly a blank canvas--ready for your dream outdoor oasis. Imagine a custom pool, summer kitchen, putting green, or playground... the possibilities are endless. Lovingly maintained by its original owners, this home showcases pride of ownership throughout. Inside, you're welcomed by soaring 11-foot ceilings and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light, creating an open and airy feel. Upon entry you are greeted by an elegant dining room with a custom wood trim accent wall. Positioned in the front of the home is a cozy study or library with beautiful trim work and crown moulding.

Supplements: The front bedroom has a recently built in dry bar with floating wood shelves - perfect for those who like to entertain and host. Throughout the home, beautiful, wide-plank laminate flooring flows seamlessly into every room. While a cozy wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and charm to the living space. The kitchen has been refreshed with updated app ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2139121

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2101
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2000
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.38
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 320
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: 248
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From 9B get off on St. Johns Pkwy and head south to CR210. Head West on CR210; make a right onto Longleaf Pkwy; Make a left onto Roberts Rd; Make a right onto Tiger Creek Pkwy. Continue to Bridgestone Ave and take a left; Home will be on your right.
Public Remarks: MULTIPLE OFFERS - Highest & Best by 4/12 at 12:00pm. Tucked away in sought-after St. Johns County, this beautifully updated home sits on an expansive 0.38-acre homesite, offering the perfect blend of privacy, space, and opportunity. Backing up to a peaceful tree-lined view and featuring a fully fenced backyard, this property is truly a blank canvas--ready for your dream outdoor oasis. Imagine a custom pool, summer kitchen, putting green, or playground... the possibilities are endless. Lovingly maintained by its original owners, this home showcases pride of ownership throughout. Inside, you're welcomed by soaring 11-foot ceilings and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the home with natural light, creating an open and airy feel. Upon entry you are greeted by an elegant dining room with a custom wood trim accent wall. Positioned in the front of the home is a cozy study or library with beautiful trim work and crown moulding.
List Price/SqFt: 223.7
Sold Price/SqFt: 223.7

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Patio And Porch Features: Covered Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Wooded View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Community Pool; Park; Playground Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection