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.

526 HILLENDALE Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1254510)

526 HILLENDALE Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259

$775,990

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,450 Status: Closed

Current Price: $775,990 List Date: 10/25/2023 Last Modified: 6/17/2026

Overview

Description

WALK to TOP RATED Hickory Elementary and Swiss Pt Middle School. This 2 story home features an expansive Primary BR on the first floor, Guest suite with full bath and walk in shower, a stunning oversized Great room. The 2nd floor features a oversized Loft and 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This home also includes a Gourmet Kitchen, Stacked Cabinets ,10ft ceilings on the 1st floor and a 3 car tandem garage great for additional storage space. Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater. Pre plumb for Water Softener, Re-use water fully irrigated yard with timer. New Amenity Center includes Clubhouse, POOL, FITNESS CTR, DOG PARK, TOT LOT, Multi- Purpose field.

Listing Details MLS# 1254510

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 3450
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2023
Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 130
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 103
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-01-03
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Entry Level: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 take exit 329 towards Green Cove Springs, head W on CR 210 will turn into Greenbriar Rd. Bartram Ranch will be on your left before Swiss Pt Middle/Hickory Creek Elem. School
Public Remarks: WALK to TOP RATED Hickory Elementary and Swiss Pt Middle School. This 2 story home features an expansive Primary BR on the first floor, Guest suite with full bath and walk in shower, a stunning oversized Great room. The 2nd floor features a oversized Loft and 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This home also includes a Gourmet Kitchen, Stacked Cabinets ,10ft ceilings on the 1st floor and a 3 car tandem garage great for additional storage space. Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater. Pre plumb for Water Softener, Re-use water fully irrigated yard with timer. New Amenity Center includes Clubhouse, POOL, FITNESS CTR, DOG PARK, TOT LOT, Multi- Purpose field.
List Price/SqFt: 224.63
Sold Price/SqFt: 224.92

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector; Programmable Thermostat Green Energy Efficient: Doors; Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Laundry; Management - Full Time; Playground Association Fee Includes: Insurance; Maintenance Grounds Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Conventional; VA Loan Room Types: Great Room; Loft; Utility Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2023-10-25

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 526
Street Name: HILLENDALE
Street Suffix: Circle
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Bartram Ranch

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2024-10-30T18:14:43Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2024-08-06T18:40:57Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-09-01
Close Date: 2024-10-30
Close Price: 775990

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Club Amenities-Game Room: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Structure Builder: Toll Brothers, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Utilities-Separate Water Meter(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Structured Wiring: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other, Occupant Type: Vacant, Call Seller Direct, Call Listing Office, Call Listing Agent, See Private Remarks, Restricted Hours

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Loft
Utility Room

Listing Office: JACKSONVILLE TBI REALTY, LLC

Last Updated: June - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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