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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840 CLOUDBERRY BRANCH Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 819601)

840 CLOUDBERRY BRANCH Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$310,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,435 Status: Closed

Current Price: $310,000 List Date: 3/23/2016 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

This beautifully maintained Panitz home has many spcl features including NEW ROOF April 2015,Attic Foil Barrier, the stone front entry w/covered porch, formal & casual living areas, 3 ways split floor plan, cabana & Jack & Jill baths, 42' cabinets w/pullouts, breakfast bar, fireplace with accented tile wall, 10' ceilings. MANY UPGRADES,wood floors throughout, bathrooms UPGRADED (see photos)Television system conveys screened lanai with newer hot tub, & fenced backyard upgraded like a tropical paradise. 'A' rated schools & community amenities make this home a gem!1 HP trash disposal, 80 gallon hot water heater. School bus picks up your kids at the entry to community.

Listing Details MLS# 819601

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2435
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2001
Homestead YN: Yes
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 360
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: JCPCDD
Association Phone: 904-314-7067
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 488.9
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From 295, S on SR13 over Julington Creek bridge, L on Davis Pond, Right on Durbin, Right on Flora Br, L on Strawberry Lane into WoodBridge, L on Cloudberry Branch.
Public Remarks: This beautifully maintained Panitz home has many spcl features including NEW ROOF April 2015,Attic Foil Barrier, the stone front entry w/covered porch, formal & casual living areas, 3 ways split floor plan, cabana & Jack & Jill baths, 42' cabinets w/pullouts, breakfast bar, fireplace with accented tile wall, 10' ceilings. MANY UPGRADES,wood floors throughout, bathrooms UPGRADED (see photos)Television system conveys screened lanai with newer hot tub, & fenced backyard upgraded like a tropical paradise. 'A' rated schools & community amenities make this home a gem!1 HP trash disposal, 80 gallon hot water heater. School bus picks up your kids at the entry to community.
List Price/SqFt: 131.42
Sold Price/SqFt: 127.31

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Contemporary Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Concrete; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Doors; Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Porch Pool Features: None Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; On Street Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Fenced; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-03-23

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 840
Street Name: CLOUDBERRY BRANCH
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Woodbridge

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-13T22:04:00Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2016-04-02T13:45:00Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-05-10
Close Date: 2016-07-01
Close Price: 310000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Mandatory Fees: Y, Home Service-Warranty: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Interior aMENITIES-Prewired Audio: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Fenced Partial: Y, Satellite System - Owned: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Appointment, See Private Remarks, Listing Agent Must Accompany, Occupied - Lockbox, Occupied, Pets

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room
Utility Room
Primary Bedroom	First	14.00	17.00
Bedroom 1	First	10.00	11.00
Bedroom 2	First	10.00	13.00
Dining Room	First	10.00	13.00	Separate Dining Room
Family Room	First	10.00	13.00
Kitchen	First	15.00	12.00

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: May - 13 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.