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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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993 BLACKBERRY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 704103)

993 BLACKBERRY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$262,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,445 Status: Closed

Current Price: $262,000 List Date: 2/13/2014 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

Reduced! Beautiful Move In Ready Home on Lg Preserve Lot. Room for a Pool. Entertainers Dream Home. New Carpet -never lived on. Freshly Painted, New Roof. Formal Din Rm Wood Floors, Living/Flex Rm, Big Kit 42 in.Cabs, Dbl Island,Pull Out Drawers, All Appls, Lg Bar.Open to Nook & Family Rm, Built Ins around FP. Upgrade Lg Diag. Tile, Lots of Windows,Niches & Moldings. Bevel Glass Door. French Doors to Lanai, Extended Screened Lanai & Patio Rm. Lg Fenced Yard. 3 Way Split Bedrm Plan. Dbl Door Entry to Master, Vaulted Ceiling, Patio Door to Lanai, Garden Bath, Huge Closets. 2 Bedrms with Jack n Jill Bath. 4th Bedrm has Dbl Door Entry & Cabana Bath. Irrig Sys.&Meter. Pet&Odor Free. You'll Love the Julington Creek Lifestyle. Enjoy all Pools, Sports & Rec Facilities. A+ St.Johns County Schools.

Supplements: Panitz California Plan with Extended Screened Lanai Private Fenced Back Yard on the Nature Preserve Plenty of Room for a Large Pool New Roof installed 2013 New Neutral Carpet installed 2014 Painted in 2014 Living Room or Flex Room - Large enough for a Pool Table / Game Room, or Formal Study / Library Knock Down Ceilings Kitchen, Nook & Family Roo ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 704103

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2445
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 1998
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Dimensions: 89 X 134 X 77 X 140
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 380
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Julington Creek Plan
Association Phone: 1-888-722-6669
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 760
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: I295 So to San Jose Blvd So, Cross Julington Crk Bridge, L at 2nd light on Davis Pond, R at Traffic Cir on Durbin Creek, L on Flora Branch at 4 way stop, L on Maplewood. R on Blackberry. Home on Right
Public Remarks: Reduced! Beautiful Move In Ready Home on Lg Preserve Lot. Room for a Pool. Entertainers Dream Home. New Carpet -never lived on. Freshly Painted, New Roof. Formal Din Rm Wood Floors, Living/Flex Rm, Big Kit 42 in.Cabs, Dbl Island,Pull Out Drawers, All Appls, Lg Bar.Open to Nook & Family Rm, Built Ins around FP. Upgrade Lg Diag. Tile, Lots of Windows,Niches & Moldings. Bevel Glass Door. French Doors to Lanai, Extended Screened Lanai & Patio Rm. Lg Fenced Yard. 3 Way Split Bedrm Plan. Dbl Door Entry to Master, Vaulted Ceiling, Patio Door to Lanai, Garden Bath, Huge Closets. 2 Bedrms with Jack n Jill Bath. 4th Bedrm has Dbl Door Entry & Cabana Bath. Irrig Sys.&Meter. Pet&Odor Free. You'll Love the Julington Creek Lifestyle. Enjoy all Pools, Sports & Rec Facilities. A+ St.Johns County Schools.
List Price/SqFt: 112.43
Sold Price/SqFt: 107.16

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Accessibility Features: Accessible Common Area Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Available; Other Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded View: Protected Preserve Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Golf Course; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2014-02-13

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 993
Street Name: BLACKBERRY
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Maplewood

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-13T18:51:07Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2014-07-25T12:57:36Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2014-08-25
Close Date: 2014-09-04
Close Price: 262000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

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Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Club Amenities-Game Room: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Glass Block Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Structure Builder: PANITZ, Golf Course Comm: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Picture Window(s): Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Atrium Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Tile Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Vacant -Lockbox, Call Listing Agent

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Media Room
Utility Room
Other	First	9.00	8.00	Breakfast Room
Family Room	First	16.00	15.00
Living Room	First	19.60	14.00
Dining Room	First	13.00	11.00	Separate Dining Room
Kitchen	First	15.00	12.00
Primary Bedroom	First	17.00	14.50
Bedroom 1	First	11.00	12.00
Bedroom 2	First	11.00	13.00
Bedroom 3	First	11.00	12.00
Other	First

Documents

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Property Survey ›

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Listing Office: CROWN REALTY ADVISORS LLC

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.