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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516 W DANDRIDGE Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2164998)

516 W DANDRIDGE Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$589,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,809 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Active

Current Price: $589,000 List Date: 9/16/2026 Last Modified: 10/28/2026

Overview

Description

Move-in ready 5BR/3BA on a quiet cul-de-sac in gated Worthington Park. A-rated St. Johns County schools, NO CDD. Fresh paint throughout, many new light fixtures, windows replaced in 2018. Updated kitchen with new stainless range and refreshed cabinetry; owner's and guest baths feature matching cabinets and new hardware. First-floor owner's suite with tile floors, dual vanities, separate shower and pet door to the lanai; tiled first-floor office. Family room with electric fireplace opens to a large screened lanai with paver patio and granite-topped grill station with Lion Premium gas grill, side burner and new mini-fridge. Upstairs, an oversized 5th bedroom with private full bath makes a great guest suite or bonus room. Two HVAC systems, upstairs unit new in 2026; water softener. NE-facing backyard with new sod, mature palms, Rain Bird irrigation and wooded views; no rear neighbor. Community pool, cabana, playground, basketball, pickleball. Minutes to Julington Creek and Durbin Park.

Listing Details MLS# 2164998

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2511
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 3809
Year Built: 2008
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 2400
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Worthington Park Owners Association, Inc
Association Phone: 904-592-4090
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: Southwest
Directions: From I-295, exit San Jose Blvd (SR-13) south. Cross the Julington Creek bridge, continue past Race Track Road and Roberts Road. Turn left into Worthington Park, then right onto Addison Court and [left/right] onto Dandridge Lane West. Home is on the right near the end of the cul-de-sac.
Public Remarks: Move-in ready 5BR/3BA on a quiet cul-de-sac in gated Worthington Park. A-rated St. Johns County schools, NO CDD. Fresh paint throughout, many new light fixtures, windows replaced in 2018. Updated kitchen with new stainless range and refreshed cabinetry; owner's and guest baths feature matching cabinets and new hardware. First-floor owner's suite with tile floors, dual vanities, separate shower and pet door to the lanai; tiled first-floor office. Family room with electric fireplace opens to a large screened lanai with paver patio and granite-topped grill station with Lion Premium gas grill, side burner and new mini-fridge. Upstairs, an oversized 5th bedroom with private full bath makes a great guest suite or bonus room. Two HVAC systems, upstairs unit new in 2026; water softener. NE-facing backyard with new sod, mature palms, Rain Bird irrigation and wooded views; no rear neighbor. Community pool, cabana, playground, basketball, pickleball. Minutes to Julington Creek and Durbin Park.
List Price/SqFt: 234.57

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Guest Suite; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stone Veneer; Stucco Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Spa Features: Bath Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Many Trees; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Gated; Pickleball; Playground Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Lease Option; Lease Purchase; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 516
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: DANDRIDGE
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Worthington Park

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-16T23:54:02Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-10-16T23:54:02Z

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Listing Office: PACIFICO PROPERTIES

Last Updated: October - 28 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.