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.

92 CARINA Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2138253)

92 CARINA Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259

$3,850

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,008 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,850 List Date: 4/03/2026 Last Modified: 4/10/2026

Overview

Description

Stunning lakefront home featuring 4 bedrooms 3.5 bathrooms & over 3,000 square feet of living space, plus a 3-car garage, office & attached guest house. Located in the highly desirable gated & guarded Celestina community in St. Johns County, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, flexibility, and modern convenience. Inside, you'll find an open-concept layout with wood-look tile flooring throughout the main living areas & a gourmet kitchen complete with quartz countertops, a large island, stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet, dual vanities, & a stand-alone shower. The attached private suite is perfect for multi-generational living or guests, offering its own separate entrance, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, & even a private garage. Step outside to a screened lanai overlooking a peaceful lake view. Enjoy resort-style amenities including a large pool, fitness center tennis/basketball courts & more.

Listing Details MLS# 2138253

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3008
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2020
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: from racetrack rd turn onto Celesta Pkwy, at roundabout take 3rd exit onto Idalia Run and continue onto Savita St to a right on Calliel way and a right on Carina Trail. home is on right
Public Remarks: Stunning lakefront home featuring 4 bedrooms 3.5 bathrooms & over 3,000 square feet of living space, plus a 3-car garage, office & attached guest house. Located in the highly desirable gated & guarded Celestina community in St. Johns County, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, flexibility, and modern convenience. Inside, you'll find an open-concept layout with wood-look tile flooring throughout the main living areas & a gourmet kitchen complete with quartz countertops, a large island, stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet, dual vanities, & a stand-alone shower. The attached private suite is perfect for multi-generational living or guests, offering its own separate entrance, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, & even a private garage. Step outside to a screened lanai overlooking a peaceful lake view. Enjoy resort-style amenities including a large pool, fitness center tennis/basketball courts & more.
List Price/SqFt: 1.3
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.28

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Guest Suite; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Smart Home; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Playground; Security; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Water Source: Private Parking Features: Garage Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Gated with Guard; Security Gate View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep Pets Allowed: Yes; Breed Restrictions; Size Limit