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.

73 FOREST EDGE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2141704)

73 FOREST EDGE Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$409,000

Stainless Steel, Kitchen Island with Breakfast Bar section

partially fenced, except for fence doors on both sides

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,597 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Closed

Current Price: $409,000 List Date: 4/24/2026 Last Modified: 10/10/2026

Overview

Description

Another 100% Energy Star Certified home by Providence Homes, this beautifully maintained one-level Apopka plan offers effortless living in the heart of Durbin Crossing. Designed for both comfort and style, the open-concept layout features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a spacious family room, and a café/kitchen combination ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Interior highlights include 8' doors, 18x18 tile flooring in the main living areas and bathrooms for style and easy maintenance, carpet in the bedrooms, stainless steel appliances, & a water softener. The second bathroom offers dual sinks for convenience, while the primary bath features a newer toilet, new quartz countertop, tiled tub surround, tiled skirt around the garden tub, and a shower tiled to the ceiling. Perfectly situated on a cul-de-sac street, this home offers a wonderful sense of privacy and a partially fenced backyard ideal for relaxing, play, or entertaining friends & family. Walking distance to Patriot Oaks Academy ... (Read more)

Supplements: The seller has meticulously maintained the home, with thoughtful updates including exterior repainted 2023, an additional drain on the left side of the house, smoke alarms, a new washer in April 2026, an AC replacement in October 2025, and a new water heater in March 2026. Located in the highly regarded St. Johns County School District, the home o ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2141704

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1597
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2015
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 67
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2: 150
Association Fee 2 Frequency: One Time
Association Name: Florida Property management
Association Phone: 904 592 4090
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2155.94
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Exit Interstate 9B and head north on St Johns Parkway. Turn left onto Longleaf Pine Parkway turn Right onto Orchid Way then turn right onto Forest Edge Drive the home will be on your left
Public Remarks: Another 100% Energy Star Certified home by Providence Homes, this beautifully maintained one-level Apopka plan offers effortless living in the heart of Durbin Crossing. Designed for both comfort and style, the open-concept layout features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a spacious family room, and a café/kitchen combination ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Interior highlights include 8' doors, 18x18 tile flooring in the main living areas and bathrooms for style and easy maintenance, carpet in the bedrooms, stainless steel appliances, & a water softener. The second bathroom offers dual sinks for convenience, while the primary bath features a newer toilet, new quartz countertop, tiled tub surround, tiled skirt around the garden tub, and a shower tiled to the ceiling. Perfectly situated on a cul-de-sac street, this home offers a wonderful sense of privacy and a partially fenced backyard ideal for relaxing, play, or entertaining friends & family. Walking distance to Patriot Oaks Academy.
List Price/SqFt: 256.67
Sold Price/SqFt: 256.11

Property Features

Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Building Verification Type: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Security Features: Security System Leased; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stone; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Dead End Street Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Inspection Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom