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.

55 ASTRA Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 909686)

55 ASTRA Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$404,125

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,617 Status: Closed

Current Price: $404,125 List Date: 12/06/2017 Last Modified: 1/23/2026

Overview

Description

Single story popular floor plan with split garages. Home offers gourmet kitchen with double ovens, granite countertops and tile throughout the main areas of the home. Home is located on a water view homesite and is complete for a quick move-in.

Listing Details MLS# 909686

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2617
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2017
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X130
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 909.24
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Vesta Management
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1727.57
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Directions: From US1; West on Racetrack Road. Continue past St. John's Parkway. Right at first subdivision past St. John's Parkway. Follow signs for Sales Office
Public Remarks: Single story popular floor plan with split garages. Home offers gourmet kitchen with double ovens, granite countertops and tile throughout the main areas of the home. Home is located on a water view homesite and is complete for a quick move-in.
List Price/SqFt: 154.42
Sold Price/SqFt: 154.42

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Property Condition: Under Construction Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco; Other Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Irregular Lot; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2017-11-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 55
Street Name: ASTRA
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Celestina

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T07:53:48Z
Major Change Type: Price Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-12-06T19:50:18Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-03-30
Close Date: 2018-03-30
Close Price: 404125

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: CalAtlantic Homes, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Builder Warranty: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Structured Wiring: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y

More Information

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Great Room
Office
Utility Room

Listing Office: LENNAR REALTY INC

Last Updated: January - 23 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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