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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525 SUNSET Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (MLS# 2159989)

525 SUNSET Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

$1,499,000

East of A1A and close to the Solana Rd Beach access

One and a half lots in Seaview Park, and a new roof!

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,039 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,499,000 List Date: 8/19/2026 Last Modified: 10/07/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked E of A1A in the coveted coastal setting of Ponte Vedra Beach, this home is an opportunity to secure something increasingly rare: space, location, and the freedom to create. Concrete block construction and a brand-new roof provide a solid foundation, while the expansive lot and a half is what truly sets this property apart.Thoughtfully updated for today's lifestyle, the home features 4 bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and an open floor plan designed for effortless living and entertaining, PLUS a transformed porch adds almost 200 sq ft of conditioned bonus space. Most lots in Seaview Park are 60 x 120, this one is 90 feet wide, leaving lots of space to build outward, build upward or reimagine. The possibilities are yours to imagine with no HOA. Just moments from the beach, with Ponte Vedra Beach's celebrated golf, dining, recreation, and coastal amenities close at hand, this is a setting that cannot be replicated. Beach walks and bike rides are in your future. EMBRACE the lifestyle!

Listing Details MLS# 2159989

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2039
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1994
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 120
Association YN: No
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: From Butler Blvd (JTB), head south on A1A to left onto Solana Rd. Make first right onto Sunset Drive, home is down on the right.
Public Remarks: Tucked E of A1A in the coveted coastal setting of Ponte Vedra Beach, this home is an opportunity to secure something increasingly rare: space, location, and the freedom to create. Concrete block construction and a brand-new roof provide a solid foundation, while the expansive lot and a half is what truly sets this property apart.Thoughtfully updated for today's lifestyle, the home features 4 bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and an open floor plan designed for effortless living and entertaining, PLUS a transformed porch adds almost 200 sq ft of conditioned bonus space. Most lots in Seaview Park are 60 x 120, this one is 90 feet wide, leaving lots of space to build outward, build upward or reimagine. The possibilities are yours to imagine with no HOA. Just moments from the beach, with Ponte Vedra Beach's celebrated golf, dining, recreation, and coastal amenities close at hand, this is a setting that cannot be replicated. Beach walks and bike rides are in your future. EMBRACE the lifestyle!
List Price/SqFt: 735.16

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned; Other Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Block; Stucco Other Structures: Shed(s) Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower Patio And Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan