Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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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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87 ASTRA Way, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2115980)

87 ASTRA Way, St. Johns, FL 32259

$649,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,856 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed

Current Price: $649,000 List Date: 11/01/2025 Last Modified: 12/20/2025

Overview

Description

Santa came early! Huge price reduction! There is still time to homestead before the New Year! Stacked stone front, landscaped stone flower beds & paver walkway. Spacious foyer with custom built-in cabinetry. Front two bedrooms with hallway bath. Fourth bedroom & third bath in separate hallway. Den or office flex space with custom built ins. Expansive kitchen with gleaming white cabinets & huge center island. Wall oven & microwave, gas cooktop, tiled backsplash & walk in pantry. Dining area has extra cabinets & counters that makes a great buffet! Great Room area with loads of room overlooks the screened lanai. Oversized primary bedroom, primary bath with soaking tub and huge walk-in shower. Vanity with double sinks & lots of cabinets. Two walk-in closets with custom built ins. Bright, white shutters throughout. Pavers galore with firepit overlooking the lake and fountain. Three car tandem garage with overhead storage. Amenity center with lots of activities to enjoy!

Listing Details MLS# 2115980

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2944
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 3856
Year Built: 2017
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 148
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1844
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: 295 to Peyton Parkway to Racetrack Rd. Right into Celestina thru guard gate. Right at first round about, left onto Astra Way. Home is on the left.
Public Remarks: Santa came early! Huge price reduction! There is still time to homestead before the New Year! Stacked stone front, landscaped stone flower beds & paver walkway. Spacious foyer with custom built-in cabinetry. Front two bedrooms with hallway bath. Fourth bedroom & third bath in separate hallway. Den or office flex space with custom built ins. Expansive kitchen with gleaming white cabinets & huge center island. Wall oven & microwave, gas cooktop, tiled backsplash & walk in pantry. Dining area has extra cabinets & counters that makes a great buffet! Great Room area with loads of room overlooks the screened lanai. Oversized primary bedroom, primary bath with soaking tub and huge walk-in shower. Vanity with double sinks & lots of cabinets. Two walk-in closets with custom built ins. Bright, white shutters throughout. Pavers galore with firepit overlooking the lake and fountain. Three car tandem garage with overhead storage. Amenity center with lots of activities to enjoy!
List Price/SqFt: 220.45
Sold Price/SqFt: 220.45

Property Features

Architectural Style: Contemporary Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Security Features: Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Exterior Features: Fire Pit Patio And Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Dead End Street Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Barbecue; Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Park; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Security Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 87
Street Name: ASTRA
Street Suffix: Way
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Celestina

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-20T03:25:01Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-11-18T22:30:24Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-19
Close Date: 2025-12-18
Close Price: 649000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE

Last Updated: December - 20 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.