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.

816 BROOKSTONE Court, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2068744)

816 BROOKSTONE Court, St. Johns, FL 32259

$390,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,957 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,068 Status: Closed

Current Price: $390,000 List Date: 2/13/2025 Last Modified: 2/02/2026

Overview

Description

This spacious 4 bed/2 bath home has a welcoming open layout with vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. This home is perfect for comfortable living with an oversized living, and formal dining room. The den makes a perfect home office or play area. The kitchen has solid surface counters, stainless steel appliances. Enjoy being part of the action while sitting at the breakfast bar, or relax while eating in the breakfast nook. Neutral paint colors, updated fixtures, and energy-efficient appliances help update this home. The primary bedroom has its own private bathroom and large walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms are generous in size and share their own bathroom. This home is perfectly situated on a corner lot and has a fully fenced backyard and two car, side entry garage. This home, located inside Julington Creek Plantation, has top notch amenities and is in the heart of a highly rated school district.

Listing Details MLS# 2068744

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2065
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2957
Year Built: 1994
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Lot Size Dimensions: 13068
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 420
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Julington Creek Planatation Property Owner's Assoc
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1328.94
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295, south on San Jose (SR13) across Julington Creek Bridge, left on Race Track, right at 1st light on Durbin Creek Blvd., right on Brook Hollow Pl, right on Brookstone Ct, 2nd home on left.
Public Remarks: This spacious 4 bed/2 bath home has a welcoming open layout with vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. This home is perfect for comfortable living with an oversized living, and formal dining room. The den makes a perfect home office or play area. The kitchen has solid surface counters, stainless steel appliances. Enjoy being part of the action while sitting at the breakfast bar, or relax while eating in the breakfast nook. Neutral paint colors, updated fixtures, and energy-efficient appliances help update this home. The primary bedroom has its own private bathroom and large walk-in closet. Secondary bedrooms are generous in size and share their own bathroom. This home is perfectly situated on a corner lot and has a fully fenced backyard and two car, side entry garage. This home, located inside Julington Creek Plantation, has top notch amenities and is in the heart of a highly rated school district.
List Price/SqFt: 193.22
Sold Price/SqFt: 188.86

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Rental Restrictions: 1 Year Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Smoke Detector Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Fenced; Privacy Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional