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?

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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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81 PURUS Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2133480)

81 PURUS Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$437,500

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,027 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed

Current Price: $437,500 List Date: 3/06/2026 Last Modified: 4/20/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to this fantastic 4-bedroom 3 bath LIKE NEW, MOVE IN READY residence with an open concept and a private preserve view in Grand Creek in the Rivertown area you must see to appreciate! Interior features include new paint, wood look plank tile, custom blinds, upgraded lighting and ceiling fans, custom accent wall in dining area, water softener, inside laundry with washer and dryer. Gourmet kitchen features custom cabinets with crown molding, large island, quartz counter tops, walk in pantry, breakfast bar, and stainless appliances. Private owner's suite features his and her walk-in closets, ceiling fan, large tile, his and her vanity, garden tub, and separate shower. Exterior features include screened paver lanai, open paver patio, fenced rear, (property goes beyond rear fence. see lot survey), and garage with automatic opener. Outstanding St Johns County location and community amenities with NO CDD FEE make this a great place to call home!

Listing Details MLS# 2133480

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2027
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 624.14
Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
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
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take exit 329 towards 210 west from I95. Continue on 210 and make left turn on 210 west. Turn right onto Longleaf Pine Pkwy. Turn left onto Brown Bear Run then left on Purus Way.
Public Remarks: Welcome home to this fantastic 4-bedroom 3 bath LIKE NEW, MOVE IN READY residence with an open concept and a private preserve view in Grand Creek in the Rivertown area you must see to appreciate! Interior features include new paint, wood look plank tile, custom blinds, upgraded lighting and ceiling fans, custom accent wall in dining area, water softener, inside laundry with washer and dryer. Gourmet kitchen features custom cabinets with crown molding, large island, quartz counter tops, walk in pantry, breakfast bar, and stainless appliances. Private owner's suite features his and her walk-in closets, ceiling fan, large tile, his and her vanity, garden tub, and separate shower. Exterior features include screened paver lanai, open paver patio, fenced rear, (property goes beyond rear fence. see lot survey), and garage with automatic opener. Outstanding St Johns County location and community amenities with NO CDD FEE make this a great place to call home!
List Price/SqFt: 215.84
Sold Price/SqFt: 215.84

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Covered Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Playground Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-06

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 81
Street Name: PURUS
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 302-Orangedale Area
Subdivision Name: Grand Creek North

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-20T18:11:31Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-31
Close Date: 2026-04-20
Close Price: 437500

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

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Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: April - 20 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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