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.

1416 DOG FENNEL Court, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2108620)

1416 DOG FENNEL Court, Orange Park, FL 32073

$269,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,082 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Closed

Current Price: $269,900 List Date: 9/13/2025 Last Modified: 1/13/2026

Overview

Description

$10,000 PRICE DROP!!! Looks new again! Exterior & interior painted. Open floor plan with a great familyrm with cathedral ceilings. The kitchen has all of its appliances and the cabinets were previously updated . Formal Diningrm or flex room. A roomy master bedroom with a walk-in closet and master bath. Glass enclosed porch. 2 car garage. A play sized back yard! New neutral carpet in two bedrooms, parquet floors in the Livingrm and Primary bedrm and ceramic in the Kitchen, Diningrm. Move right in and call it home. Close to schools, shopping, major highways, and Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) 6.3 miles. A nice community with desirable Clay county school system. Roof 8 yrs old, HVAC 10 yrs old,

Listing Details MLS# 2108620

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1410
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2082
Year Built: 1999
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 165
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Laurel Grove Plantation Owner's Assoc. Ince
Association Phone: 904-505-6203
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: From I-295 Exit Left on US-17 to R on Eldridge , R on Wells, L on Debarry, continue L on Debarry, R on Gano, L on Sapling (Laurel Grove Plantation), L on Dog Fennel. Property is on the left.
Public Remarks: $10,000 PRICE DROP!!! Looks new again! Exterior & interior painted. Open floor plan with a great familyrm with cathedral ceilings. The kitchen has all of its appliances and the cabinets were previously updated . Formal Diningrm or flex room. A roomy master bedroom with a walk-in closet and master bath. Glass enclosed porch. 2 car garage. A play sized back yard! New neutral carpet in two bedrooms, parquet floors in the Livingrm and Primary bedrm and ceramic in the Kitchen, Diningrm. Move right in and call it home. Close to schools, shopping, major highways, and Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) 6.3 miles. A nice community with desirable Clay county school system. Roof 8 yrs old, HVAC 10 yrs old,
List Price/SqFt: 194.96
Sold Price/SqFt: 191.42

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Current Use: Single Family Association Amenities: None Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-12

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1416
Street Name: DOG FENNEL
Street Suffix: Court
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 132-Bellair/Grove Park
Subdivision Name: Laurel Grove Plan

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-01-13T04:03:12Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-11-18T20:56:46Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-12-11
Close Date: 2026-01-09
Close Price: 269900

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Documents

No Seller Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: January - 13 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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