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.

873 BUCKEYE Lane W, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2118034)

873 BUCKEYE Lane W, St. Johns, FL 32259

$535,060

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,985 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed

Current Price: $535,060 List Date: 2/19/2026 Last Modified: 4/10/2026

Overview

Description

5/4 Spacious Home in Julington Creek. Beautiful 5BR/4BA home in Julington Creek Plantation offering nearly 2,900 sq ft of open living space. Enjoy a renovated kitchen (2016), updated roof (2015), both AC units replaced in 2019, and a new water heater (2024). The layout features a first-floor owner's suite and two bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath. Tucked just outside a quiet cul-de-sac and backing to a private wooded reserve, this home offers exceptional privacy and peaceful views. Located in top-rated St. Johns County schools with access to community pools, parks, and trails—close to shopping, dining, and beaches.

Listing Details MLS# 2118034

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2901
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 3985
Year Built: 1997
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 580
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Vesta Property Services
Association Phone: 904-417-7600
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1486.18
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northwest
Directions: From Race Track Rd and Flora Branch Blvd intersection. Head South on Flora Branch (Publix side), turn right onto Maplewood Dr, turn right at the 1st cross street onto Blackberry Ln, turn right onto Buckeye Ln W, Home will be on the right.
Public Remarks: 5/4 Spacious Home in Julington Creek. Beautiful 5BR/4BA home in Julington Creek Plantation offering nearly 2,900 sq ft of open living space. Enjoy a renovated kitchen (2016), updated roof (2015), both AC units replaced in 2019, and a new water heater (2024). The layout features a first-floor owner's suite and two bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath. Tucked just outside a quiet cul-de-sac and backing to a private wooded reserve, this home offers exceptional privacy and peaceful views. Located in top-rated St. Johns County schools with access to community pools, parks, and trails—close to shopping, dining, and beaches.
List Price/SqFt: 189.59
Sold Price/SqFt: 184.44

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: 3 Months Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Patio And Porch Features: Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Wooded View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Brick; Fenced Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 873
Street Name: BUCKEYE
Street Suffix: Lane
Street Direction Suffix: W
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-10T20:41:03Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-02-19T18:11:51Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-07
Close Date: 2026-04-10
Close Price: 535060

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Room Types

Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	Main
Living Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Main

Listing Office: LIST NOW REALTY

Last Updated: April - 10 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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