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.

609 GRAND PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 849519)

609 GRAND PARKE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$2,250

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,855 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,250 List Date: 9/29/2016 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

Beautiful one-owner 5 bdrm, 4 bath home plus office on a preserve lot. Hardwood and tile throughout living areas with newer carpet in bedrooms. Crown molding in Living Room and Master. EASY AND FAST ACCESS to Mandarin and NAS JAX via Racetrack or Bishop Estates. Bonus with bath above the garage is 5th bedroom. Floor plan has a great flow; is well suited for any sized family providing the ability to entertain or maintain privacy. Excellent choice for a professional working from home. Owner is a Licensed RE Broker.

Listing Details MLS# 849519

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2855
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2003
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 380
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From RaceTrack Rd/SR13, go E to light at Durbin Creek Blvd, turn L into The Parkes of JCP. Take 2nd L into Durbin Parke, & after the stop sign, turn L onto Grand Parke Drive. 6th house on L.
Public Remarks: Beautiful one-owner 5 bdrm, 4 bath home plus office on a preserve lot. Hardwood and tile throughout living areas with newer carpet in bedrooms. Crown molding in Living Room and Master. EASY AND FAST ACCESS to Mandarin and NAS JAX via Racetrack or Bishop Estates. Bonus with bath above the garage is 5th bedroom. Floor plan has a great flow; is well suited for any sized family providing the ability to entertain or maintain privacy. Excellent choice for a professional working from home. Owner is a Licensed RE Broker.
List Price/SqFt: 0.81
Sold Price/SqFt: 0.79

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms Pool Features: None Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Community Pool; Golf Course; Tennis Court(s) Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Protected Preserve Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-09-09
Lease Term: Month To Month

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 609
Street Name: GRAND PARKE
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: The Parkes

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2016-12-01T19:00:01Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-11-29
Close Date: 2016-12-01
Close Price: 2250

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Water - Public: Y, Assoc Appl Fee: N, Roof: Shingle, Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Occupancy: Specific Date-CLO,Owner-Lic. RE Agent, Sewer - Public: Y, Structure-Frame: Y, Exterior Wall: Stucco Front,Cementitious Siding, Tile Floors: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Date Available: November 1, 2016

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Room Information

Room Name
Office

Listing Office: NEXGEN REALTY NETWORK INC

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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