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?

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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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736 TIDEWATER Court 736, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (MLS# 1119385)

736 TIDEWATER Court 736, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

$322,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,330 Status: Closed

Current Price: $322,000 List Date: 7/08/2021 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

BEACH LIFE INSIDE A1A! ENJOY EVERYTHING PONTE VEDRA BEACH HAS TO OFFER. NESTLED INSIDE THE QUAINT SUBDIVISION OF SUMMER HOUSE IS THIS WONDERFUL, BRIGHT AND OPEN 3 BR - 2 BA CONDO. TUCKED OFF TO THE SIDE IN A CUL-DE-SAC IS THIS SPACIOUS 1330 SQ FT GEM. ENTER VIA YOUR PRIVATE COURTYARD AREA. STEP INSIDE TO VAULTED CEILINGS, OPEN FLOOR PLAN AND WARM TONES. LOOK OVER GRANITE COVERED KITCHEN COUNTERS TO AN INVITING 2-STORY LIVING AREA. ENJOY MORNING COFFEE ON YOUR TILED COVERED SCREENED PATIO OR FROM YOUR BREAKFAST BAR. WELL PROPORTIONED PRIMARY BR IS ON LOWER LEVEL. TWO NICELY SIZED BR'S UPSTAIRS HAVE A BALCONY OVERLOOKING LIVING SPACE. UPGRADES...WHERE TO START?? ALL NEW WINDOWS (2018) WATER HEATER (2019) HVAC (2018) SCREEN FOR PATIO (2017) PANEL BOX (2019) (SEE ADDITIONAL REMARKS

Supplements: THIS LARGE 3 BR FLOORPLAN IS 1 OF 12 LIKE IT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY DONT COME UP FOR SALE OFTEN! ALSO, LETS NOT FORGET AMMENITIES INCLUDING POOL AND EXERCISE FACILITIES. APPROX 10-12 MINUTE WALK TO BEACH!!! SHOPPING ACROSS THE STREET, ACCESS TO MAJOR TRAVEL ROUTES, DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT. COME VISIT, YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE!

Listing Details MLS# 1119385

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1330
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1983
Association YN: No
Association Fee 2: 486
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Directions: From JTB, South on A1A. Pass Corona Rd, turn left into Summer House (east side of A1A) on Ocean Pl. left on Sandcastle Dr. Rt on Tidewater Ct. 736 on rt. REVIEWING MULTIPLE OFFERS 7/11 @4PM
Public Remarks: BEACH LIFE INSIDE A1A! ENJOY EVERYTHING PONTE VEDRA BEACH HAS TO OFFER. NESTLED INSIDE THE QUAINT SUBDIVISION OF SUMMER HOUSE IS THIS WONDERFUL, BRIGHT AND OPEN 3 BR - 2 BA CONDO. TUCKED OFF TO THE SIDE IN A CUL-DE-SAC IS THIS SPACIOUS 1330 SQ FT GEM. ENTER VIA YOUR PRIVATE COURTYARD AREA. STEP INSIDE TO VAULTED CEILINGS, OPEN FLOOR PLAN AND WARM TONES. LOOK OVER GRANITE COVERED KITCHEN COUNTERS TO AN INVITING 2-STORY LIVING AREA. ENJOY MORNING COFFEE ON YOUR TILED COVERED SCREENED PATIO OR FROM YOUR BREAKFAST BAR. WELL PROPORTIONED PRIMARY BR IS ON LOWER LEVEL. TWO NICELY SIZED BR'S UPSTAIRS HAVE A BALCONY OVERLOOKING LIVING SPACE. UPGRADES...WHERE TO START?? ALL NEW WINDOWS (2018) WATER HEATER (2019) HVAC (2018) SCREEN FOR PATIO (2017) PANEL BOX (2019) (SEE ADDITIONAL REMARKS
List Price/SqFt: 236.84
Sold Price/SqFt: 242.11

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Condo-NA Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Stucco Exterior Features: Balcony Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Unassigned Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Wooded Current Use: Multi-Family; Residential Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Maintenance Grounds Association Fee Includes: Insurance; Maintenance Grounds; Water Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Condominium
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2021-07-07
Unit Type: End Unit

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 736
Street Name: TIDEWATER
Street Suffix: Court
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32082
MLS Area Major: 261-Ponte Vedra Bch-S Of Corona-E Of A1E/Lake Pv
Subdivision Name: Summerhouse

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2021-08-11T01:55:12Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-07-11
Close Date: 2021-08-10
Close Price: 322000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Primary Bedroom	Lower	12.90	10.50
Bedroom 1	Upper	12.00	11.80
Bedroom 2	Upper	11.70	11.00
Living Room	Lower	18.00	12.90
Dining Room	Lower	9.70	8.20
Kitchen	Lower	12.60	7.10
Other	Lower	8.80	8.30	Patio