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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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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88 DALTON MILL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2068915)

88 DALTON MILL Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$568,000

3 - Amenities Center and Nature Preserve

4 - Amenities Center and Nature Preserve

5 - Amenities Center and Nature Preserve

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,563 Status: Closed

Current Price: $568,000 List Date: 2/06/2025 Last Modified: 1/19/2026

Overview

Description

With an idyllic blend of comfort and elegance, this home perfectly fits your lifestyle. The home site is a rare find with wooded preserve on three sides and easy access to a nature trail that provides a short cut to the community's clubhouse. Inside, a soaring two-story foyer showcases the oak staircase. This popular floorplan offers a first-floor guest suite with an upgraded standing shower and a sizable second story loft central to the other bedrooms, making it the ideal space for families. The casual dining space has been expanded and is enhanced by large added windows overlooking the home's private wooded setting. Overlooking the desirable covered lanai is the well-equipped kitchen, enhanced by a divine center island with burlap cabinetry and lusso quartz countertops. Flex space on the first floor could be used as an office, a playroom, a yoga room - the possibilities are endless. Discover what luxury living truly means and schedule a tour of this beautiful home.

Listing Details MLS# 2068915

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2563
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2025
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 153.67
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-10-31
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, take Exit 329 towards Green Cove Springs. Head W on CR 210. It will turn into Greenbrier Rd. and you will follow that for 1.3 miles. Turn right into our Mill Creek Forest community via Bridgeton St. The sales office parking lot will be on your left as you pass the mill.
Public Remarks: With an idyllic blend of comfort and elegance, this home perfectly fits your lifestyle. The home site is a rare find with wooded preserve on three sides and easy access to a nature trail that provides a short cut to the community's clubhouse. Inside, a soaring two-story foyer showcases the oak staircase. This popular floorplan offers a first-floor guest suite with an upgraded standing shower and a sizable second story loft central to the other bedrooms, making it the ideal space for families. The casual dining space has been expanded and is enhanced by large added windows overlooking the home's private wooded setting. Overlooking the desirable covered lanai is the well-equipped kitchen, enhanced by a divine center island with burlap cabinetry and lusso quartz countertops. Flex space on the first floor could be used as an office, a playroom, a yoga room - the possibilities are endless. Discover what luxury living truly means and schedule a tour of this beautiful home.
List Price/SqFt: 233.71
Sold Price/SqFt: 221.62

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Sink Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Central; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Water Conservation: Water Recycling Security Features: Security System Owned Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Corner Lot; Wooded View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Frontage Type: Private Road Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-02-06

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 88
Street Name: DALTON MILL
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Mill Creek Forest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-10-26T18:37:57Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-07-11T18:02:48Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-09-09
Close Date: 2025-09-30
Close Price: 568000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: JACKSONVILLE TBI REALTY, LLC

Last Updated: January - 19 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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