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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660 HOWLAND Drive, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (MLS# 1228580)

660 HOWLAND Drive, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

$3,550

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,298 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,550 List Date: 6/06/2023 Last Modified: 2/24/2025

Overview

Description

Fantastic water views & cul de sac location! Beautiful 3BR/2.5 BA Nocatee home w/ flex rm/office. Nicely updated & freshly painted interior! Newer carpeting, New A/C, Fenced in backyard. New Dishwasher & renovated powder room! Lawncare is incl. in rent. Zoned for Valley Ridge Academy & Nease HS. Enjoy this well laid out plan w/ a gourmet kitchen that boasts SS appliances, counter height bar, granite counters and gas cooktop. All bedrooms & laundry are on the 2nd story with a large loft at the top of the stairs. Nice pedestal washer & gas dryer included. Owner's suite is overlooking the tranquil lake & has 2 large walk-in closets along w/separate shower & garden tub. Peaceful covered lanai for outdoor entertaining. Delight in all the resort style amenities Nocatee has to offer!

Listing Details MLS# 1228580

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2298
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2014
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Directions: S-1 S onto Valley Ridge Blvd (CR-210E) Take a left into Greenleaf Village go to roundabout & take 2nd right onto Cross Ridge Dr. then RT on Cameron Dr. & Left on Howland Dr to cul-de-sac #660 on RT
Public Remarks: Fantastic water views & cul de sac location! Beautiful 3BR/2.5 BA Nocatee home w/ flex rm/office. Nicely updated & freshly painted interior! Newer carpeting, New A/C, Fenced in backyard. New Dishwasher & renovated powder room! Lawncare is incl. in rent. Zoned for Valley Ridge Academy & Nease HS. Enjoy this well laid out plan w/ a gourmet kitchen that boasts SS appliances, counter height bar, granite counters and gas cooktop. All bedrooms & laundry are on the 2nd story with a large loft at the top of the stairs. Nice pedestal washer & gas dryer included. Owner's suite is overlooking the tranquil lake & has 2 large walk-in closets along w/separate shower & garden tub. Peaceful covered lanai for outdoor entertaining. Delight in all the resort style amenities Nocatee has to offer!
List Price/SqFt: 1.54
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.54

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Patio And Porch Features: Porch Pool Features: None Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Parking Features: Garage Door Opener Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Water Waterfront Features: Pond Fencing: Back Yard; Other Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Road Surface Type: Asphalt Tenant Pays: Cable TV Pets Allowed: Yes

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/3pTGTxa
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-05-22
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 660
Street Name: HOWLAND
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32081
MLS Area Major: 272-Nocatee South
Subdivision Name: Greenleaf Village

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-07-03T12:44:10Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-06-18
Close Date: 2023-07-01
Close Price: 3550

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 38
Security Deposit: 3550

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Pet Rent: Y, Water - Public: Y, Assoc Appl Fee: N, Tenant Pays All Utilities: Y, lot Location-Cul-de-sac: Y, Roof: Shingle, Wall-to-Wall Carpet: Y, Ceramic Tile: Y, Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Aluminum Fencing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Occupancy: Immediate, Sewer - Public: Y, Parcel Size: Less than .25 acre, Structure-Frame: Y, Exterior Wall: Cementitious Siding, Laminate Floors: Y, Min Lease/Rent Term: 12 months, Cleaning Fee: 200, Soccer Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other, Date Available: June 6, 2023

Room Information

Room Name
Loft
Utility Room

Documents

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Listing Office: BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY

Last Updated: February - 24 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.