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.

14420 SERENOA Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258 (MLS# 2156431)

14420 SERENOA Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258

$454,990

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,036 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active

Current Price: $454,990 List Date: 7/21/2026 Last Modified: 10/29/2026

Overview

Description

Move-in ready and freshly painted, this beautiful two-story home is ready for its new owner! Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a dedicated downstairs office/den, and a spacious open floor plan, this home offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan that has both functionality and comfort. The main living areas feature durable tile flooring, creating a warm, inviting, and low-maintenance living space. The kitchen is the heart of the home, complete with granite countertops, ample cabinet space, and an island overlooking the family room and dining area. The dedicated first-floor office/den provides the perfect space for working from home, a study, or a flex room. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite with a private bath and walk-in closet, along with generously sized secondary bedrooms that provide plenty of room for family, guests, or hobbies.

Supplements: Residents of Bartram Park Preserve enjoy outstanding community amenities, including a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, and scenic walking paths. Conveniently located just minutes from I-95, Durbin Pavilion, Bartram Park shopping and dining, Baptist Medical Center South, and top-rated schools, this home offers the perfect bl ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2156431

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2036
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2014
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 236.58
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1762.72
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: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Jax take 1 95 South to exit 335 Old St. Augustine Road. Go West on Old St. Aug road approx. 1/2 mile. Left onto Bartram Park Blvd. Go Approx 3 miles community on the right
Public Remarks: Move-in ready and freshly painted, this beautiful two-story home is ready for its new owner! Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a dedicated downstairs office/den, and a spacious open floor plan, this home offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan that has both functionality and comfort. The main living areas feature durable tile flooring, creating a warm, inviting, and low-maintenance living space. The kitchen is the heart of the home, complete with granite countertops, ample cabinet space, and an island overlooking the family room and dining area. The dedicated first-floor office/den provides the perfect space for working from home, a study, or a flex room. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite with a private bath and walk-in closet, along with generously sized secondary bedrooms that provide plenty of room for family, guests, or hobbies.
List Price/SqFt: 223.47

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level Utilities: Electricity Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Playground Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan