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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880 BLACK CHERRY Drive S, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2170782)

880 BLACK CHERRY Drive S, St. Johns, FL 32259

$289,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,607 Status: Active

Current Price: $289,900 List Date: 10/24/2026 Last Modified: 10/29/2026

Overview

Description

END-UNIT TOWNHOME • 1-CAR GARAGE • PAVED REAR PATIO • PRESERVE VIEW! Located in gated Cypress Trace in St. Johns County, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers 1,607 sq. ft. and an attached 1-car garage. The main level features open living and dining areas, crown molding, tile and wood flooring, and a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. All three bedrooms are upstairs, along with a versatile loft for an office or additional living area. Sliding glass doors open to a paved rear patio with room for outdoor dining and seating, bordered by landscaping and a partial white privacy fence. The home backs to a wooded preserve. Washer and dryer included. Community amenities include gated entry, a pool, children's pool, tennis and basketball courts, playground, sidewalks, and streetlights. HOA includes grounds maintenance. Near Race Track Road and US-1, plus ALDI, Publix, BJ's Wholesale Club, Starbucks, restaurants, and shopping.

Listing Details MLS# 2170782

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1607
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2006
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 400
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I95 North to 9B towards the beaches. Take Philips Hwy exit. Turn left on Philips. Right on Race Track Rd. Left on N Big Cypress, Right on Big Cypress D, Left on Cherry Way, Right on S Black Cherry Dr, House on the left.
Public Remarks: END-UNIT TOWNHOME • 1-CAR GARAGE • PAVED REAR PATIO • PRESERVE VIEW! Located in gated Cypress Trace in St. Johns County, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers 1,607 sq. ft. and an attached 1-car garage. The main level features open living and dining areas, crown molding, tile and wood flooring, and a kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. All three bedrooms are upstairs, along with a versatile loft for an office or additional living area. Sliding glass doors open to a paved rear patio with room for outdoor dining and seating, bordered by landscaping and a partial white privacy fence. The home backs to a wooded preserve. Washer and dryer included. Community amenities include gated entry, a pool, children's pool, tennis and basketball courts, playground, sidewalks, and streetlights. HOA includes grounds maintenance. Near Race Track Road and US-1, plus ALDI, Publix, BJ's Wholesale Club, Starbucks, restaurants, and shopping.
List Price/SqFt: 180.4

Property Features

Levels: Two Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Wooded View: Protected Preserve Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Community Pool; Gated; Maintenance Grounds; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-23

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 880
Street Name: BLACK CHERRY
Street Suffix: Drive
Street Direction Suffix: S
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Crossings At Cypress Trace

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-24T15:08:06Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Documents

Listing Office: CROSSVIEW REALTY

Last Updated: October - 29 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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