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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530 REMINGTON FOREST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2008297)

530 REMINGTON FOREST Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$417,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,955 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 27,878 Status: Closed

Current Price: $417,000 List Date: 2/23/2024 Last Modified: 3/26/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome Home to this bright & airy ranch home located in the desirable St. John's! Perfectly situated near schools, shopping, parks, minutes from the St. John's River, and easily commutable to the interstate, this home has all of the space you're looking for without any association or CDD fees! Open kitchen offers updated cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, newer refrigerator, and breakfast bar with custom wainscoting PLUS a breakfast nook. Functional layout provides a flex room for dining area, play room, or office space. Primary Owner's Suite features balcony, double walk-in closets, and private updated bathroom with dual vanities, garden soaking tub, & walk-in shower. Entertain friends & family in the open concept family room while admiring the custom tiled fireplace. Not only does this home offer two spacious guest rooms, but the guest bathroom has been updated with fresh tile, vanity, fixtures, & shower. The deck provides the perfect screened in oasis for any time of year.

Supplements: Just wait until Summer when all of the trees and greens are grown in! The homeowner didn't stop at cosmetic updates. Ceilings have been updated from the original popcorn ceilings, the laundry room has been re-tiled, HVAC has been serviced every year, duct work cleaned in 2022, garage door motor has been replaced, drainage has been installed and bur ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2008297

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1955
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 1955
Year Built: 1994
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.64
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
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From SR 13 turn into Remington Forest and the home is the first house on your right.
Public Remarks: Welcome Home to this bright & airy ranch home located in the desirable St. John's! Perfectly situated near schools, shopping, parks, minutes from the St. John's River, and easily commutable to the interstate, this home has all of the space you're looking for without any association or CDD fees! Open kitchen offers updated cabinetry, subway tile backsplash, newer refrigerator, and breakfast bar with custom wainscoting PLUS a breakfast nook. Functional layout provides a flex room for dining area, play room, or office space. Primary Owner's Suite features balcony, double walk-in closets, and private updated bathroom with dual vanities, garden soaking tub, & walk-in shower. Entertain friends & family in the open concept family room while admiring the custom tiled fireplace. Not only does this home offer two spacious guest rooms, but the guest bathroom has been updated with fresh tile, vanity, fixtures, & shower. The deck provides the perfect screened in oasis for any time of year.
List Price/SqFt: 213.55
Sold Price/SqFt: 213.3

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Other Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Septic Tank Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener View: Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential Road Frontage Type: State Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection