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.

721 AUSTIN Place, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 689009)

721 AUSTIN Place, St. Johns, FL 32259

$1,475

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,752 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,475 List Date: 10/22/2013 Last Modified: 8/04/2026

Overview

Description

Very nice 4/2 in Julington Creek Plantation. All new carpet throughout this home, large fenced in back yard, large oak trees.

Listing Details MLS# 689009

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1752
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2001
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: S SR13 (L) RACETRACK (R) 2ND DURBIN CREEK (3RD RED LIGHT) (L) INTO PINE CROSSING (L) OAKWOOD (L) SPARROW (R)AUSTIN PLACE
Public Remarks: Very nice 4/2 in Julington Creek Plantation. All new carpet throughout this home, large fenced in back yard, large oak trees.
List Price/SqFt: 0.84
Sold Price/SqFt: 0.84

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range Interior Features: Split Bedrooms Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool Fencing: Back Yard Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Road Surface Type: Asphalt Pets Allowed: Yes

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2013-10-22
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 721
Street Name: AUSTIN
Street Suffix: Place
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-19T10:49:50Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2013-11-08T15:24:53Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2013-11-20
Close Date: 2013-11-20
Close Price: 1475

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Water - Public: Y, Assoc Appl Fee: N, Tenant Pays All Utilities: Y, Roof: Shingle, Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Pet Fee (Non Refund): Y, Occupancy: Immediate, Sewer - Public: Y, Parcel Size: Less than .25 acre, Covenants/Restrictions: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room

Listing Office: APEX REALTY SERVICES

Last Updated: August - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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