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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552 MEADOW CREEK Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2117203)

552 MEADOW CREEK Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$4,000

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,531 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed

Current Price: $4,000 List Date: 11/10/2025 Last Modified: 2/06/2026

Overview

Description

Beautiful, practically new Turner floor plan home. The open layout with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a bonus space offers room for everyone. Need a home office or teen retreat? This home has both! Relax by your firepit as you overlook the serene preserve. Inside, the gourmet kitchen features stunning quartz countertops, and the luxurious touches extend to the bathrooms. The first floor has the guest suite and living spaces. The second floor features the primary suite, three additional bedrooms and the large flex space. Publix, restaurants, and shopping nearby. Enjoy the Rivertown resort-style amenities. Sparkling pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a scenic boardwalk leading to a fishing pier, and kayaks for exploring the waterways. Play tennis, pickleball, or soccer, or relax at the clubhouse and event lawns. Even your furry friend gets dedicated dog parks! Small pets are allowed with owner approval

Listing Details MLS# 2117203

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 3531
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2021
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Association YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Travel south on State Road 13. Navigate the roundabout, choosing the second turn to enter RiverTown via RiverTown Blvd. Progress further, turning left onto Kendall Crossing Dr. Continue on the road until you make a right onto Dahlia Falls Drive within the Haven of RiverTown. Shortly thereafter, make a left onto Riva Ridge Place, followed by a right onto Meadow Creek Dr.
Public Remarks: Beautiful, practically new Turner floor plan home. The open layout with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a bonus space offers room for everyone. Need a home office or teen retreat? This home has both! Relax by your firepit as you overlook the serene preserve. Inside, the gourmet kitchen features stunning quartz countertops, and the luxurious touches extend to the bathrooms. The first floor has the guest suite and living spaces. The second floor features the primary suite, three additional bedrooms and the large flex space. Publix, restaurants, and shopping nearby. Enjoy the Rivertown resort-style amenities. Sparkling pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a scenic boardwalk leading to a fishing pier, and kayaks for exploring the waterways. Play tennis, pickleball, or soccer, or relax at the clubhouse and event lawns. Even your furry friend gets dedicated dog parks! Small pets are allowed with owner approval
List Price/SqFt: 1.13
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.13

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: Negotiable Owner Pays: Association Fees; Grounds Care; Pest Control; Trash Collection Appliances: Disposal; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Screened Association Amenities: Barbecue; Basketball Court; Boat Dock; Boat Slip; Cable TV; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Marina; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage Sewer: Public Sewer View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep Rent Includes: Management Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions; Call

Contract Information

Rental Application URL: https://hovergirlproperties.com/tools/rental-applications-payments-2/
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-10
Lease Term: Other
Availability Date: 2025-12-15

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 552
Street Name: MEADOW CREEK
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Haven At Rivertown

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-06T18:26:35Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-12-30
Close Date: 2026-02-06
Close Price: 4000

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 50
Association Application Fee: 50
Pet Fee/Deposit: 250
Security Deposit: 4000

More Information

Listing Office: HOVER GIRL PROPERTIES

Last Updated: February - 06 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.