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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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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71 MARIAH ANN Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2075756)

71 MARIAH ANN Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$561,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,728 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed

Current Price: $561,000 List Date: 3/14/2025 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Overview

Description

This single family home situated in the heart of the Julington area, was well loved by the previous owners. Each area of the home receives regular professional maintenance from the regular AC cleaning, termite bond to solar panel services. The open floor plan is cut only by a carefully selected design to flow from the foyer, through the flex rooms, into the main hosting area leading to the patio overlooking a waterfront view. Beyond that, the left side of the home is a three bedroom suite with a beautiful dividing barnyard door. On the opposing side sits the main suite with a vaulted ceiling for the sunlit bedroom and the luxury of a comfort trio- soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower and spacious custom closet. Utility at its finest with an expansive 3-car garage with custom shelving and overhead storage-perfect for vehicles, a home gym, or a workshop, adjacent to a closed off designated laundry room and easy to access powder room for guests or late night snackers.

Supplements: Located in a highly sought after neighborhood with top schools, this community offers all the benefits of Julington Creek with much lower HOA fees and no CDD fee, while still enjoying a community pool, well-maintained surroundings, and tight knit neighborhood. See Feature list for all maintenance services regularly applied.

Listing Details MLS# 2075756

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2728
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2015
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 272.19
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Name: Oakridge Landing Property Owners Association
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take I-95 South from Jacksonville to Exit 333 (FL-9B South). Turn right on St. John's Pkwy, then left at the first stoplight onto Longleaf Pine. Turn right at the second stoplight onto Veteran's Pkwy. Go 0.8 miles, then turn right on Sara Elizabeth Dr. At the end, turn right on Ann Scott Dr. At the second stop sign, turn left on Grant Logan Dr. Turn right on Mariah Ann Ln—4th house on the left.
Public Remarks: This single family home situated in the heart of the Julington area, was well loved by the previous owners. Each area of the home receives regular professional maintenance from the regular AC cleaning, termite bond to solar panel services. The open floor plan is cut only by a carefully selected design to flow from the foyer, through the flex rooms, into the main hosting area leading to the patio overlooking a waterfront view. Beyond that, the left side of the home is a three bedroom suite with a beautiful dividing barnyard door. On the opposing side sits the main suite with a vaulted ceiling for the sunlit bedroom and the luxury of a comfort trio- soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower and spacious custom closet. Utility at its finest with an expansive 3-car garage with custom shelving and overhead storage-perfect for vehicles, a home gym, or a workshop, adjacent to a closed off designated laundry room and easy to access powder room for guests or late night snackers.
List Price/SqFt: 205.28
Sold Price/SqFt: 205.65

Property Features

Architectural Style: Contemporary Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Skylight(s); Solar Tube(s); Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street View: Lake; Pond; Water Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Fenced; Vinyl; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-03-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 71
Street Name: MARIAH ANN
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Oakridge Landing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-05-17T04:41:47Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-03-29
Close Date: 2025-05-15
Close Price: 561000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE

Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.