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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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871 BENT CREEK Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 872743)

871 BENT CREEK Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$420,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,285 Status: Closed

Current Price: $420,000 List Date: 11/06/2017 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

*Sample Photos Only* Inventory home under construction! ESTIMATED COMPLETION DEC 2017!The Boca II plan with beautifully appointed features includes 4 spacious bedrooms, downstairs Bonus Room, 4 baths and a 3 car garage! This elegant layout begins with double door entry to formal foyer, which leads to a study and formal dining room with coffered ceiling. The spacious open family room features a trey ceiling a 9' hidden sliding glass door opening to the covered lanai perfect for grilling and entertaining. Your gourmet kitchen includes a large California island, granite counters, 42'' cabinets, stainless steel appliances including 36'' gas cooktop, microwave/oven combo, and refrigerator! The home also features a downstairs bonus room.

Supplements: ...off the family room with coffered ceiling. The master suite boasts a large bay window and trey ceiling with a luxurious master bath including a free tub, large tiled walk in shower, seperate raised vanities and two walk in closets. Leaving nothing behind, this home even comes with 2" faux wood blinds and a washer and dryer! Built with the Zip ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 872743

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3285
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2017
Lot Size Dimensions: 63x130
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 600
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-95 County Road 210 Exit and head West on CR210 to North on St. John’ Parkway, turn Left onto Longleaf Pine Parkway and turn Right onto Veteran’s Parkway and Community is on left.
Public Remarks: *Sample Photos Only* Inventory home under construction! ESTIMATED COMPLETION DEC 2017!The Boca II plan with beautifully appointed features includes 4 spacious bedrooms, downstairs Bonus Room, 4 baths and a 3 car garage! This elegant layout begins with double door entry to formal foyer, which leads to a study and formal dining room with coffered ceiling. The spacious open family room features a trey ceiling a 9' hidden sliding glass door opening to the covered lanai perfect for grilling and entertaining. Your gourmet kitchen includes a large California island, granite counters, 42'' cabinets, stainless steel appliances including 36'' gas cooktop, microwave/oven combo, and refrigerator! The home also features a downstairs bonus room.
List Price/SqFt: 131.81
Sold Price/SqFt: 127.85

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Property Condition: To Be Built Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Current Use: Residential; Single Family Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2017-03-22

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 871
Street Name: BENT CREEK
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Durbin Creek Estates

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T07:57:39Z
Major Change Type: Price Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2017-06-30T13:48:52Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-03-23
Close Date: 2018-04-23
Close Price: 420000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Seller May Pay Closing: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y

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Room Information

Room Name
Family Room

Listing Office: DREAM FINDERS REALTY LLC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.