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.

14437 CHRISTEN Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32218 (MLS# 2170111)

14437 CHRISTEN Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32218

$499,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,123 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 10/28/2026 Last Modified: 11/01/2026

Overview

Description

A LAKEFRONT POOL OASIS METICULOUSLY UPDATED! Welcome home to Hidden Lake Estates. Enter into an intentionally designed and recently updated 5 bed 4 bath lakefront pool home. Stone facade offers the first glimpse of luxury from the curb as you step into the entry foyer. Open concept living area with vaulted ceilings seamlessly flows into formal living and spacious family rooms. Huge open kitchen with dedicated dining area overlooks the family room so you never miss a moment of the fun while cooking. New stainless appliances and touched up counters and cabinets offer plenty of functional space, with pantry for storage. Massive master suite with walk-in closet and private bath with garden tub and shower. Four additional bedrooms and three additional full guest baths for convenience anywhere in the home. The back yard shines with in-ground pool overlooking the beautiful Hidden Lake. Short walk to community boat ramp, playground and dock in a quiet and established neighborhood.

Supplements: Back yard includes enclosed screen room, paver patio, and in-ground pool overlooking the water.

Listing Details MLS# 2170111

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3123
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2006
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 342.5
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Name: Hidden Lake Estates
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295 take exit onto N Main St. Take right on Lake Run Blvd. Right on Christen Dr S. House is on the left.
Public Remarks: A LAKEFRONT POOL OASIS METICULOUSLY UPDATED! Welcome home to Hidden Lake Estates. Enter into an intentionally designed and recently updated 5 bed 4 bath lakefront pool home. Stone facade offers the first glimpse of luxury from the curb as you step into the entry foyer. Open concept living area with vaulted ceilings seamlessly flows into formal living and spacious family rooms. Huge open kitchen with dedicated dining area overlooks the family room so you never miss a moment of the fun while cooking. New stainless appliances and touched up counters and cabinets offer plenty of functional space, with pantry for storage. Massive master suite with walk-in closet and private bath with garden tub and shower. Four additional bedrooms and three additional full guest baths for convenience anywhere in the home. The back yard shines with in-ground pool overlooking the beautiful Hidden Lake. Short walk to community boat ramp, playground and dock in a quiet and established neighborhood.
List Price/SqFt: 160.07

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Stone; Stucco Other Structures: Gazebo Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac View: Lake Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Boat Dock; Boat Launch; Gated; Maintenance Grounds; Playground Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection