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.

625 BRIAR WAY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2044046)

625 BRIAR WAY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$235,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,008 Status: Closed

Current Price: $235,000 List Date: 8/24/2024 Last Modified: 3/05/2026

Overview

Description

Prime Real Estate in the desirable Julington Creek neighborhood. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, townhome with an amazing water view. The best schools and shopping, all minutes from your new home. Don't miss out!

Listing Details MLS# 2044046

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1008
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2004
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 262
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 586
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northeast
Directions: i295 S to FL-13 S/San Jose Blvd. Take exit 5 Follow FL-13 S/San Jose Blvd and Race Track Rd to Briar Way Ln in Fruit Cove
Public Remarks: Prime Real Estate in the desirable Julington Creek neighborhood. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, townhome with an amazing water view. The best schools and shopping, all minutes from your new home. Don't miss out!
List Price/SqFt: 247.02
Sold Price/SqFt: 233.13

Property Features

Levels: One Appliances: Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security Gate Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Parking Features: Secured View: Pond; Pool; Water Water Body Access Type: Community Waterfront Features: Lake Front; Pond Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Listing Contract Date: 2024-07-09

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 625
Street Name: BRIAR WAY
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-01-26T19:05:30Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2024-11-02T16:25:19Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-01-10
Close Date: 2025-01-22
Close Price: 235000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE

Last Updated: March - 05 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Zelda Greenberg is a real estate agent affiliated with Legacy Realty Group North Florida, Inc., a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by equal housing opportunity laws. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. All material presented is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources that are deemed reliable but subject to price changes, condition, sale, withdrawal, and errors & omissions.