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.

8700 NATHANS COVE Court, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (MLS# 2171213)

8700 NATHANS COVE Court, Jacksonville, FL 32256

New Listing

$499,900

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,706 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Active

Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 10/31/2026 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

**FULLY RENOVATED**COMPLETELY UPDATED**15 MINS TO THE BEACH** Prepare to fall in love with this completely upgraded and renovated masterpiece! Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac with no traffic and NO CDD FEE, this home offers an unbeatable location close to A-RATED SCHOOLS, the St. Johns Town Center, and just 15 minutes to the beach. Enjoy a spacious open concept with a SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN, a versatile BONUS SPACE, and plantation shutters and upscale lighting throughout. The knockout living room dazzles with BUILT-IN SHELVING and an electric FIREPLACE, flowing into a gorgeous BRAND NEW GOURMET KITCHEN featuring QUARTZ countertops, top of the line stainless steel appliances, an expansive food prep island, a breakfast nook, and stylish two-tone cabinetry. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat featuring a MASSIVE CUSTOM CLOSET, dual vanities, an elegant soaking tub, and a huge walk-in shower. Additional highlights include ALL NEW MODERN SHOWERS/BATHS, a custom laundry room, a

Supplements: screened-in lanai with a soaring vaulted ceiling, an open patio, and a HUGE FENCED BACKYARD. A home of this caliber in such a prime location won't last; schedule your exclusive tour today!

Open Houses

Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday, November 8, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Listing Details MLS# 2171213

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2070
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2706
Year Built: 1999
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 81
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: No
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
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northeast
Directions: From I-295, take the Baymeadows Rd (FL-152) exit and head west for about half a mile. Turn left onto Hampton Landing Dr into the East Hampton subdivision, then turn left onto Brighton Hill Cir N. Take a final left onto Nathans Cove Ct, and the property will be straight ahead in the cul-de-sac.
Public Remarks: **FULLY RENOVATED**COMPLETELY UPDATED**15 MINS TO THE BEACH** Prepare to fall in love with this completely upgraded and renovated masterpiece! Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac with no traffic and NO CDD FEE, this home offers an unbeatable location close to A-RATED SCHOOLS, the St. Johns Town Center, and just 15 minutes to the beach. Enjoy a spacious open concept with a SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN, a versatile BONUS SPACE, and plantation shutters and upscale lighting throughout. The knockout living room dazzles with BUILT-IN SHELVING and an electric FIREPLACE, flowing into a gorgeous BRAND NEW GOURMET KITCHEN featuring QUARTZ countertops, top of the line stainless steel appliances, an expansive food prep island, a breakfast nook, and stylish two-tone cabinetry. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat featuring a MASSIVE CUSTOM CLOSET, dual vanities, an elegant soaking tub, and a huge walk-in shower. Additional highlights include ALL NEW MODERN SHOWERS/BATHS, a custom laundry room, a
List Price/SqFt: 241.5

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Off Street Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Irregular Lot Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Spa/Hot Tub Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-28

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8700
Street Name: NATHANS COVE
Street Suffix: Court
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32256
MLS Area Major: 024-Baymeadows/Deerwood
Subdivision Name: East Hampton

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-31T07:15:29Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Documents

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Listing Office: CHAD AND SANDY REAL ESTATE GROUP

Last Updated: November - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.