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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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517 S BRIDGE CREEK Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2156986)

517 S BRIDGE CREEK Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$979,000

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Three car garage with Electric Vehicle Charger

Vaulted ceiling, Wood floors, built-in and large windows with plantation shutters.

Wood cabinetry and granite. Lots of cabinets

Primary Suite with Trey Ceiling, Crown Moulding and Views of Pool

Secondary Bedroom #3 with Ensuite and Large Closet

Laundry Room with Washer, Dryer and Sink

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,731 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,087 Status: Closed

Current Price: $979,000 List Date: 7/24/2026 Last Modified: 8/19/2026

Overview

Description

The home you've been waiting for! This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 5-bath pool home is situated on a private, oversized .53 acre lot in the established Bartram Plantation community, zoned for top-rated St. Johns County schools. Enjoy Florida living year-round with a screened, heated saltwater pool and spacious lanai overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard and tranquil lake beyond. Best of all--NO CDD fees! Major updates include a new roof (2020), tankless gas water heater, upgraded water softener (2022), and a three-car garage equipped with an electric vehicle charger. A thoughtfully designed floor plan offers formal living and dining rooms with a gas fireplace, plus a spacious family room featuring vaulted ceilings, custom built-ins, wood flooring, and picturesque backyard views. Tile flooring extends throughout much of the main living areas, complemented by crown molding and plantation shutters on all windows throughout.

Supplements: The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel KitchenAid appliances, including a built-in microwave/oven combination, a five-burner gas cooktop, an Electrolux counter depth refrigerator, abundant wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a large walk-in pantry. The first-floor primary suite offers views to the lanai and pool. Also part of the ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2156986

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 5
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 3731
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2005
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1200
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From FL 9B and St. Johns Parkway, continue to CR210. Left on CR 210. Follow CR210 through to Greenbriar Rd. Continue on Greenbrier Rd to Bartram Plantation, Bartram Plantation Rd.. Enter Bartram Plan
Public Remarks: The home you've been waiting for! This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 5-bath pool home is situated on a private, oversized .53 acre lot in the established Bartram Plantation community, zoned for top-rated St. Johns County schools. Enjoy Florida living year-round with a screened, heated saltwater pool and spacious lanai overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard and tranquil lake beyond. Best of all--NO CDD fees! Major updates include a new roof (2020), tankless gas water heater, upgraded water softener (2022), and a three-car garage equipped with an electric vehicle charger. A thoughtfully designed floor plan offers formal living and dining rooms with a gas fireplace, plus a spacious family room featuring vaulted ceilings, custom built-ins, wood flooring, and picturesque backyard views. Tile flooring extends throughout much of the main living areas, complemented by crown molding and plantation shutters on all windows throughout.
List Price/SqFt: 265.08
Sold Price/SqFt: 262.4

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Pool Sweep; Salt Water; Screen Enclosure; Waterfall Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Few Trees; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Playground Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan