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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817 ORANGEWOOD Road, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 771643)

817 ORANGEWOOD Road, St. Johns, FL 32259

$250,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,767 Status: Closed

Current Price: $250,000 List Date: 5/11/2015 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Exceptionally maintained & recently remodeled 3 bdrm, 3 bath home filled w/updates new owners will love! New light fixtures & 18” porcelain tile flrs thru-out—no carpet anywhere! Gorgeous modern kitchen w/sleek espresso 42” cabinets, granite counters, tile bcksplsh & SS appls. Baths are also beautifully updated too! Spacious Great Rm has vaulted ceiling & 1 of 2 stone frplcs! Handsome frplc #2 warms the Master Ste that also features 3 closets & designer style bath. Super-sized deck w/Summer Kitchen overlooks huge backyard oasis framed by white vinyl privacy fencing, w/plenty of room for a pool. Meticulous landscaping surrounds this stunning home nestled on a .34 acre lot. Even the oversized 2 car side-entry gar. is immaculate! See list in Documents tab for more info. An absolute MUST

Supplements: MUST

Listing Details MLS# 771643

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1767
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1984
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 150
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From I-295, South on San Jose Blvd over the Julington Creek Bridge, to Right on Lemonwood Rd, to Right on Satsuma, to Left on Orangewood Rd. Home is on the Left.
Public Remarks: Exceptionally maintained & recently remodeled 3 bdrm, 3 bath home filled w/updates new owners will love! New light fixtures & 18” porcelain tile flrs thru-out—no carpet anywhere! Gorgeous modern kitchen w/sleek espresso 42” cabinets, granite counters, tile bcksplsh & SS appls. Baths are also beautifully updated too! Spacious Great Rm has vaulted ceiling & 1 of 2 stone frplcs! Handsome frplc #2 warms the Master Ste that also features 3 closets & designer style bath. Super-sized deck w/Summer Kitchen overlooks huge backyard oasis framed by white vinyl privacy fencing, w/plenty of room for a pool. Meticulous landscaping surrounds this stunning home nestled on a .34 acre lot. Even the oversized 2 car side-entry gar. is immaculate! See list in Documents tab for more info. An absolute MUST
List Price/SqFt: 144.88
Sold Price/SqFt: 141.48

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Green Energy Efficient: Appliances; Windows Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding; Other Other Structures: Gazebo; Outdoor Kitchen; Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2015-05-10

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 817
Street Name: ORANGEWOOD
Street Suffix: Road
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Mandarin Meadows

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2015-07-24T19:24:30Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-06-18
Close Date: 2015-07-24
Close Price: 250000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 2

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Stone Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Atrium Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Listing Office, Occupied - Lockbox, Advance Notice

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Primary Bedroom	14.60	14.10
Bedroom 1	10.11	11.10
Bedroom 2	12.00	14.60
Great Room	20.00	18.00
Dining Room	11.30	10.11	Separate Dining Room
Kitchen

Documents

Information on Protective Roof Coating ›

List of Seller Updates/Special Features ›

NO HOA-DISCLOSURE ›

SELLERS PROPERTY DISCLOSURE ›

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.