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.

1626 BENTIN Drive S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (MLS# 1196158)

1626 BENTIN Drive S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

$499,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,404 Status: Closed

Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 10/24/2022 Last Modified: 8/18/2026

Overview

Description

Your perfect beach cottage awaits! Roof is 5 years young. Gleaming terrazzo floors throughout! Gorgeous tile in the bathrooms and kitchen backsplash. Brand new stove and deep cast iron sink. Kitchen cabinets freshly painted. Big fenced back yard with mature camphor tree keeps the mosquitos away naturally. Carport with lots of storage. Next to your spacious living room is an entertainment space perfect for an office, game room, or formal dining room. Updates throughout! Freshly painted interior. Plantation shutters. Brand new tankless hot water heater in the laundry room. All appliances, including washer and dryer, convey. Come see and bring your surf board and beach bike!

Listing Details MLS# 1196158

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1404
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1962
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Carport Spaces: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From Beach Blvd & Penman Ave. N on Penman. L on Bentin Drive S. Home on left.
Public Remarks: Your perfect beach cottage awaits! Roof is 5 years young. Gleaming terrazzo floors throughout! Gorgeous tile in the bathrooms and kitchen backsplash. Brand new stove and deep cast iron sink. Kitchen cabinets freshly painted. Big fenced back yard with mature camphor tree keeps the mosquitos away naturally. Carport with lots of storage. Next to your spacious living room is an entertainment space perfect for an office, game room, or formal dining room. Updates throughout! Freshly painted interior. Plantation shutters. Brand new tankless hot water heater in the laundry room. All appliances, including washer and dryer, convey. Come see and bring your surf board and beach bike!
List Price/SqFt: 355.41
Sold Price/SqFt: 355.41

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Appliances: Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Primary Downstairs Flooring: Terrazzo Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Block Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Current Use: Single Family Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2022-10-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1626
Street Name: BENTIN
Street Suffix: Drive
Street Direction Suffix: S
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32250
MLS Area Major: 213-Jacksonville Beach-NW
Subdivision Name: Bentin Estates

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-17T16:13:16Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2023-04-01T03:06:20Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-04-27
Close Date: 2023-05-30
Close Price: 499000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

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Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Utility Room

Documents

AC receipt ›

AC registration ›

Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE

Last Updated: August - 18 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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