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.

79 CASTRO Court, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2138181)

79 CASTRO Court, St. Johns, FL 32259

$280,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,800 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,178 Status: Closed

Current Price: $280,000 List Date: 4/03/2026 Last Modified: 7/10/2026

Overview

Description

Discover this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the desirable Prestwick at Aberdeen community in St. Johns, FL. This low-maintenance gem offers an open, bright layout perfect for easy living. Enjoy modern finishes, a screened porch for relaxing, and an attached garage with a beautifully refinished kitchen. Nestled in a highly walkable master-planned neighborhood, everything is just steps away, including a resort-style amenity center with pools, fitness center, clubhouse, playgrounds, sports courts, and scenic trails. Ideal for families, young professionals, or active couples of any age, Aberdeen delivers a vibrant yet peaceful lifestyle with parks, events, and top-rated schools nearby. Centrally located in the hidden gem that is St. Johns County and with convenient access to I-95, shopping, and beaches make it a perfect home base. Welcome to low-maintenance, bright, airy, and peaceful Florida living at its best!

Listing Details MLS# 2138181

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1442
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 1800
Year Built: 2019
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Lot Size Dimensions: .05
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 458.24
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 399.17
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: Start on I-95 south from Jacksonville Continue south on I-95 for until you reach Exit 329 -- CR 210 / Greenbriar Rd / St. Johns Take Exit 329 and turn left onto CR 210 West Stay on CR 210 West for about 2-3 miles Look for the turn onto St. Johns Parkway (also known as CR 2209 in parts) or the main Aberdeen entrance area Turn right onto the main entrance road into Aberdeen and onto Castro Court
Public Remarks: Discover this charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the desirable Prestwick at Aberdeen community in St. Johns, FL. This low-maintenance gem offers an open, bright layout perfect for easy living. Enjoy modern finishes, a screened porch for relaxing, and an attached garage with a beautifully refinished kitchen. Nestled in a highly walkable master-planned neighborhood, everything is just steps away, including a resort-style amenity center with pools, fitness center, clubhouse, playgrounds, sports courts, and scenic trails. Ideal for families, young professionals, or active couples of any age, Aberdeen delivers a vibrant yet peaceful lifestyle with parks, events, and top-rated schools nearby. Centrally located in the hidden gem that is St. Johns County and with convenient access to I-95, shopping, and beaches make it a perfect home base. Welcome to low-maintenance, bright, airy, and peaceful Florida living at its best!
List Price/SqFt: 202.5
Sold Price/SqFt: 194.17

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Multi/Split; Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: 1 Month; Tenant Approval Appliances: Dryer; Electric Range; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Appliances Security Features: Smoke Detector(s); Other Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Spa Features: Community Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Garage Door Opener; Guest Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Management - Off Site; Park; Playground; Other Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan