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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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81 RIPPLE Road, St. Johns, FL 32095 (MLS# 2121543)

81 RIPPLE Road, St. Johns, FL 32095

$2,495

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,864 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,495 List Date: 12/14/2025 Last Modified: 1/04/2026

Overview

Description

Convenient location and NEW home MOVE IN READY! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full bathrooms with new appliances, 2 car garage and never lived in! POND views, Homes in the highly sought-after Beacon Lake community! Open layout with plenty of natural light, a modern kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious living area perfect for entertaining. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet. Sit on your screen enclosed back porch and enjoy the peaceful views of the pond! Beacon Lake offers resort-style amenities, top-rated schools, and a convenient location to shopping, hospitals and restaurants.

Listing Details MLS# 2121543

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1864
Living Area Source: Estimated
Year Built: 2025
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: I-95 South: Exit 329 for CR 210--Turn Left (east) onto CR 210--Travel approx 1.5 miles, turn right into Beacon Lake subdivision-to Ripple Road
Public Remarks: Convenient location and NEW home MOVE IN READY! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full bathrooms with new appliances, 2 car garage and never lived in! POND views, Homes in the highly sought-after Beacon Lake community! Open layout with plenty of natural light, a modern kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious living area perfect for entertaining. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet. Sit on your screen enclosed back porch and enjoy the peaceful views of the pond! Beacon Lake offers resort-style amenities, top-rated schools, and a convenient location to shopping, hospitals and restaurants.
List Price/SqFt: 1.34
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.34

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Contemporary Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Butler Pantry; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Open Floorplan; Walk-In Closet(s) Smart Home Features: Smoke Detector Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Dog Park; Park; Playground Association Fee Includes: Internet; Maintenance Grounds; Pest Control; Trash Community Features: Sidewalks; Street Lights Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Sewer: Public Sewer View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Paved Road Frontage Type: City Street Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep Rent Includes: Internet Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes; Breed Restrictions; Dogs OK; Size Limit

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/r_z5BMs
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-12-14
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 81
Street Name: RIPPLE
Street Suffix: Road
State: FL
County: St. Johns
Postal Code: 32095
MLS Area Major: 304- 210 South
Subdivision Name: Beacon Lake

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-01-04T17:21:35Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-12-18T05:27:54Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-12-24
Close Date: 2026-01-01
Close Price: 2495

Deposits and Fees

Pet Fee/Deposit: 500
Security Deposit: 2695

More Information

Pets Allowed

Maximum Weight Allowed: 50

Listing Office: CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST

Last Updated: January - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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