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.

996 BLACKBERRY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259 (MLS# 1230078)

996 BLACKBERRY Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259

$655,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,815 Status: Closed

Current Price: $655,000 List Date: 6/01/2023 Last Modified: 4/17/2026

Overview

Description

5 bedroom 4 bath premium lakefront lot in Maplewood in Julington Creek Plantation. Interior features include soaring ceilings, a fireplace, upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans: knock-down ceilings, surround sound, recessed lighting, & security system. The gourmet kitchen has 42'' raised panel cabinets with pull-out shelves, an island, a breakfast bar, quartz countertops, a pantry, ceramic tile, breakfast nook. The kitchen has stainless appliances that stay with the home. The home is equipped with a gas package. Exterior features include a stucco exterior, screened covered paver lanai, extended paver lanai & pergola. Courtyard entry two car garage with opener, & shelves, newer roof, water heater, A/C irrigation system. Outstanding top-rated school & community with excellent amenities.

Listing Details MLS# 1230078

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2815
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1998
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 420
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 854.09
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: S SR 13 (L) DAVIS POND (R) DURBIN CREEK (L) INTO MAPLEWOOD (L) BUCKEYE (R) BLACKBERRY LANE
Public Remarks: 5 bedroom 4 bath premium lakefront lot in Maplewood in Julington Creek Plantation. Interior features include soaring ceilings, a fireplace, upgraded light fixtures & ceiling fans: knock-down ceilings, surround sound, recessed lighting, & security system. The gourmet kitchen has 42'' raised panel cabinets with pull-out shelves, an island, a breakfast bar, quartz countertops, a pantry, ceramic tile, breakfast nook. The kitchen has stainless appliances that stay with the home. The home is equipped with a gas package. Exterior features include a stucco exterior, screened covered paver lanai, extended paver lanai & pergola. Courtyard entry two car garage with opener, & shelves, newer roof, water heater, A/C irrigation system. Outstanding top-rated school & community with excellent amenities.
List Price/SqFt: 243.34
Sold Price/SqFt: 232.68

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Contemporary Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Waterfront Features: Lagoon; Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Tennis Court(s) Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2023-06-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 996
Street Name: BLACKBERRY
Street Suffix: Lane
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Julington Creek Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-18T01:29:00Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-06-13T15:41:01Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-06-19
Close Date: 2023-07-10
Close Price: 655000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Bay/Bow Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Golf Course Comm: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Office
Utility Room

Documents

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Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.