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.

1200 Plainfield Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 704571)

1200 Plainfield Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

$150,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,808 Status: Closed

Current Price: $150,000 List Date: 9/09/2014 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Step back in time! The home was built in 1878 and was placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Some of the features include a sunroom, hardwood floors, three bedrooms, formal living room, dining room and large eat-in kitchen, fireplace and two bathrooms. There is also a unfinished attic that could be converted to living space and detached garage. The lot is approx. three quarters of an acre with lush landscaping. This is truly a must see!

Listing Details MLS# 704571

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1808
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1878
Lot Size Dimensions: .73
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 3
Directions: From Interstate 295 go south on hwy 17, right on Wells Road, immediate left onto Plainfield Ave.
Public Remarks: Step back in time! The home was built in 1878 and was placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Some of the features include a sunroom, hardwood floors, three bedrooms, formal living room, dining room and large eat-in kitchen, fireplace and two bathrooms. There is also a unfinished attic that could be converted to living space and detached garage. The lot is approx. three quarters of an acre with lush landscaping. This is truly a must see!
List Price/SqFt: 88.44
Sold Price/SqFt: 82.96

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .51 to 1 Acre Appliances: Electric Water Heater Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen Flooring: Wood Cooling: None Heating: Other Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Porch Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Detached; Garage Lot Features: Wooded Fencing: Chain Link; Fenced; Full Current Use: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2014-02-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1200
Street Name: Plainfield
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 133-North Orange Park
Subdivision Name: Orange Park

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-13T18:59:29Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2014-04-28T19:01:46Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2014-09-01
Close Date: 2014-09-23
Close Price: 150000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Structure Off Grade: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Vacant, Call Listing Agent, Vacant -Lockbox

Room Information

Room Name
Florida Room

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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