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?

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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717 CARTHAGE Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2083321)

717 CARTHAGE Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$670,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,324 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Closed

Current Price: $670,000 List Date: 4/23/2025 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Overview

Description

Stunning estate home in St John's Forest, a GATED community in the heart of St. Johns, offering space, privacy, and TOP RATED St. Johns County SCHOOLS just minutes away! Nestled on a premium homesite with PRESERVE VIEWS both behind and across the street, this home provides a serene setting and added privacy rarely found. Inside, you'll find a spacious and thoughtful layout featuring the PRIMARY SUITE ON THE MAIN floor, complete with a custom walk-in closet with built-ins and a spa-like bathroom. A dedicated OFFICE and open-concept living area make the main level ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs offers three additional bedrooms, TWO full bathrooms, and a large LOFT—perfect as a playroom, media space, or second living area. Step outside to your backyard retreat with covered and SCREENED LANAI and plenty of room to add a pool, surrounded by peaceful preserve views. Enjoy St John's Forest amenities

Supplements: including a pool with a waterslide, fitness center, clubhouse, tennis, playground sports fields and more! Convenient access to shopping, dining, I-95, and the beaches, this is the one you've been waiting for!

Listing Details MLS# 2083321

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3324
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2006
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 747.25
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1366.52
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: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, take Exit 329 for CR-210 and head west. Turn left into the main entrance of St. Johns Forest (St. Johns Forest Blvd). Check in with the guard gate. Continue straight, then turn right on Carthage Lane. Home will be on your left.
Public Remarks: Stunning estate home in St John's Forest, a GATED community in the heart of St. Johns, offering space, privacy, and TOP RATED St. Johns County SCHOOLS just minutes away! Nestled on a premium homesite with PRESERVE VIEWS both behind and across the street, this home provides a serene setting and added privacy rarely found. Inside, you'll find a spacious and thoughtful layout featuring the PRIMARY SUITE ON THE MAIN floor, complete with a custom walk-in closet with built-ins and a spa-like bathroom. A dedicated OFFICE and open-concept living area make the main level ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs offers three additional bedrooms, TWO full bathrooms, and a large LOFT—perfect as a playroom, media space, or second living area. Step outside to your backyard retreat with covered and SCREENED LANAI and plenty of room to add a pool, surrounded by peaceful preserve views. Enjoy St John's Forest amenities
List Price/SqFt: 203.04
Sold Price/SqFt: 201.56

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Plumbed For Ice Maker; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Gated with Guard; Security Gate Construction Materials: Brick; Frame Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Wooded View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Management - Full Time; Management - On Site; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Security Community Features: Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing