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.

518 RITTBURN Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2117651)

518 RITTBURN Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$578,000

SPOOL - Pool Length 26 feet
Pool Width 5 feet 6 inches wide

Includes LG wifi enabled 3 rack dishwasher

9-foot ceilings, 8-foot raised panel doors throughout

Half bath with upgraded mirror and lighting

Complete with sink, LG wifi enabled Wash tower and gas dryer - included

John Clarkson Custom Key West style spool with spa bench, fountains and LED lights

Double shower heads with rain shower and bench

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,364 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed

Current Price: $578,000 List Date: 11/13/2025 Last Modified: 8/26/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 518 Rittburn Lane, a move-in ready custom home in Lakes at Mill Creek built in 2018 and designed for real life. This 4-bedroom plus office, 3-bath home with a 3-car garage offers a bright, open layout with 9-foot ceilings and thoughtful finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen is the centerpiece, featuring 42-inch maple cabinetry, an oversized island, a 5-burner gas cooktop, and a walk-in pantry with custom shelving and glass-fold doors. Smart-living upgrades add everyday convenience, including app-controlled exterior lighting, tankless water softener, LG washer and dryer, LG dishwasher, and a whole-home portable gas generator. Step outside to a Key West-style screened pool designed by John Clarkson Pools. Perfect for cooling off in the hot Florida summers and for someone who doesn't want the maintenance of a large pool! Easy to maintain salt water system with spa shelf, fountains and peaceful pond views. 142 Sqft and 2946 Gallon. This is a spool, not a full size pool.

Supplements: Located in a rapidly expanding corridor, with a four-lane road expansion underway, a newly opened $12M athletic park, and new retail and grocery development nearby, this home pairs strong interior upgrades with long-term location upside. A well-rounded property offering function, comfort, and forward momentum.

Listing Details MLS# 2117651

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2364
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2018
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 600
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: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: From County Rd 210 W and Greenbriar Rd to Rubicon Dr in Fruit Cove - Right on Rubicon Dr then Right on Rittburn Ln. Home on left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to 518 Rittburn Lane, a move-in ready custom home in Lakes at Mill Creek built in 2018 and designed for real life. This 4-bedroom plus office, 3-bath home with a 3-car garage offers a bright, open layout with 9-foot ceilings and thoughtful finishes throughout. The gourmet kitchen is the centerpiece, featuring 42-inch maple cabinetry, an oversized island, a 5-burner gas cooktop, and a walk-in pantry with custom shelving and glass-fold doors. Smart-living upgrades add everyday convenience, including app-controlled exterior lighting, tankless water softener, LG washer and dryer, LG dishwasher, and a whole-home portable gas generator. Step outside to a Key West-style screened pool designed by John Clarkson Pools. Perfect for cooling off in the hot Florida summers and for someone who doesn't want the maintenance of a large pool! Easy to maintain salt water system with spa shelf, fountains and peaceful pond views. 142 Sqft and 2946 Gallon. This is a spool, not a full size pool.
List Price/SqFt: 247.46
Sold Price/SqFt: 244.5

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer/Dryer Stacked; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Vinyl Laundry Features: Sink Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Dishwasher; Irrigation; Lighting Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Composition Siding Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Screen Enclosure Parking Features: Garage View: Pond Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Playground Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection