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.

832 BUCKEYE Lane W, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2132146)

832 BUCKEYE Lane W, St. Johns, FL 32259

$480,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,096 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed

Current Price: $480,000 List Date: 2/26/2026 Last Modified: 5/22/2026

Overview

Description

All-brick home on Preserve lot in Julington Creek Plantation! This immaculately maintained home features an open floorplan w/ split bedrooms. Double sided, wood-burning fireplace between family room & living room. Engineered hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen w/ breakfast bar, island, large pantry, stainless appliances & new quartz countertops. Separate dining room w/ chair rails & wainscoting. His & hers closets in the primary bedroom w/ separate shower and tub. Screened in lanai w/ wood-look tile & vinyl windows. Large backyard w/ pavered area opening to preserve views. Irrigation system on well. Playground at the end of the street. You also have access to all JCP amenities including basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, skate park, fitness center, and the nearly completed new aquatic center. Check out the walkthrough video, 3D virtual tour, and drone through the house! Call the listing agent for your showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 2132146

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2096
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 1996
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 580
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1486
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: From Race Track Rd, South on Durbin Creek Blvd, Left on Maplewood Dr, Left on Buckeye Ln W, Home on Left
Public Remarks: All-brick home on Preserve lot in Julington Creek Plantation! This immaculately maintained home features an open floorplan w/ split bedrooms. Double sided, wood-burning fireplace between family room & living room. Engineered hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen w/ breakfast bar, island, large pantry, stainless appliances & new quartz countertops. Separate dining room w/ chair rails & wainscoting. His & hers closets in the primary bedroom w/ separate shower and tub. Screened in lanai w/ wood-look tile & vinyl windows. Large backyard w/ pavered area opening to preserve views. Irrigation system on well. Playground at the end of the street. You also have access to all JCP amenities including basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, skate park, fitness center, and the nearly completed new aquatic center. Check out the walkthrough video, 3D virtual tour, and drone through the house! Call the listing agent for your showing today!
List Price/SqFt: 229.01
Sold Price/SqFt: 229.01

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; 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; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Restaurant; Sidewalks Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection