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.

157 VANDERFORD Road W, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 1004736)

157 VANDERFORD Road W, Orange Park, FL 32073

$205,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,858 Status: Closed

Current Price: $205,000 List Date: 7/10/2019 Last Modified: 2/16/2026

Overview

Description

NEW ROOF, NEWER AC and NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL, this well maintained all brick ranch home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a formal dining and living room. The family room offers a brick fireplace with sliding doors to the enclosed patio. Lots of privacy with a fully fenced backyard. AC (less than a year old). Schedule a tour today!

Listing Details MLS# 1004736

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1858
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1976
Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 115
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: Yes
Directions: From 295 - Exit 17 S turn Right on Milwaukee, Right on Dogwood, Left on Doctor's Lake, Right on Moody Ave, Left on Moody Ave, Right on Vanderford W, House will be on Right.
Public Remarks: NEW ROOF, NEWER AC and NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL, this well maintained all brick ranch home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a formal dining and living room. The family room offers a brick fireplace with sliding doors to the enclosed patio. Lots of privacy with a fully fenced backyard. AC (less than a year old). Schedule a tour today!
List Price/SqFt: 115.72
Sold Price/SqFt: 110.33

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: In Carport; In Garage Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood; Other Current Use: Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2019-07-09

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 157
Street Name: VANDERFORD
Street Suffix: Road
Street Direction Suffix: W
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 135-Park West/Montclair
Subdivision Name: Lakeside Estates

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2019-10-17T13:51:47Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-09-01
Close Date: 2019-10-15
Close Price: 205000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Brick Fireplace: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: February - 16 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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