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.

936 FRUITWOOD Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 2118236)

936 FRUITWOOD Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

$365,000

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Makes for a great media room, home office, play room, game room, or guest bedroom

Cozy place to celebrate holidays or watch a movie.

Bring your RV, Trailer, Boat or Jet Skis! There's plenty of room!

Perfect spot for Cars, Workbench, Tools & Lawn Equipment - storage galore!

Perfect for your family play set, soccer field or pool addition

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,425 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,810 Status: Closed

Current Price: $365,000 List Date: 11/17/2025 Last Modified: 2/20/2026

Overview

Description

RE-DISCOVER OLD FLORIDA IN FRUIT COVE! This Spanish Colonial style home is your clean slate, providing a concrete block framework that can be transformed into your dream home. Wrought iron gates at the driveway & front door provide a stately welcome to this spacious home backing up to mature trees. A larger lot and NO HOA means there's room for your boat or RV, and it can become your outdoor oasis. Other features include a coquina exterior, laminate floors, 2 wood burning fireplaces, a formal dining room w/sliding glass doors to the patio, and a large bonus room perfect for a game or media room. Primary bedroom has a large closet and walk-in shower plus 3 other bedrooms with roomy closets. Located close to the St. Johns River, as well as all the dining, shopping & entertainment options along SR-13, while still being tucked away in a quiet community. Septic & Well Water so no water/sewer bills! Plus enjoy amazing St Johns Co Schools! SOLD AS IS. New Water Heater 2025

Supplements: Bypass the bland cookie-cutter communities and build your old Florida dream here in historic Fruit Cove.

Listing Details MLS# 2118236

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2425
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1975
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
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
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take Race Track Rd. east across SR-13 onto Fruit Cove Terrace S. Turn left on Tangerine Dr., then right on Fruitwood Dr., home is on the right.
Public Remarks: RE-DISCOVER OLD FLORIDA IN FRUIT COVE! This Spanish Colonial style home is your clean slate, providing a concrete block framework that can be transformed into your dream home. Wrought iron gates at the driveway & front door provide a stately welcome to this spacious home backing up to mature trees. A larger lot and NO HOA means there's room for your boat or RV, and it can become your outdoor oasis. Other features include a coquina exterior, laminate floors, 2 wood burning fireplaces, a formal dining room w/sliding glass doors to the patio, and a large bonus room perfect for a game or media room. Primary bedroom has a large closet and walk-in shower plus 3 other bedrooms with roomy closets. Located close to the St. Johns River, as well as all the dining, shopping & entertainment options along SR-13, while still being tucked away in a quiet community. Septic & Well Water so no water/sewer bills! Plus enjoy amazing St Johns Co Schools! SOLD AS IS. New Water Heater 2025
List Price/SqFt: 161.86
Sold Price/SqFt: 150.52

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch; Spanish Levels: One Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: In Garage Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Block; Shell Dash Patio And Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Detached; Garage Fencing: Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan