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.

1666 VILLAGE Way, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2138242)

1666 VILLAGE Way, Orange Park, FL 32073

$385,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,440 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,038 Status: Closed

Current Price: $385,000 List Date: 4/09/2026 Last Modified: 5/29/2026

Overview

Description

ACCEPTING BACKUP OFFERS. Truly one-of-a-kind, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a 1/2 acre lot! This home seamlessly blends character, charm, and a deep connection to nature. Featuring three spacious living areas. The living room with the fireplace offers built-in surround sound for an immersive experience, a fully functioning wet bar, and a stunning indoor atrium. This home floods with natural light and offers flexible spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and everyday living. Thoughtfully updated with new paint, mid-century touches, and custom details, the character of this home must be seen in person to truly appreciate. The kitchen features custom-added cabinetry with a hidden spice rack and flows effortlessly into the dining area. An indoor laundry room leads to the two-car garage, where a fully functioning fridge and deep freezer convey with the home, adding convenience and functionality.

Supplements: Outside there is a 2-space carport, and an added RV carport space with a 220-volt plug--perfect for outdoor gatherings and entertaining. The grounds have been carefully curated for the nature enthusiast. Ten fruiting trees-including lemons, limes, oranges, clementines, grapefruits, blueberries, figs, and tangerines--enhance the outdoors. The outbui ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2138242

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2440
Living Area Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1980
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Heading south on Blanding Blvd, turn left onto Kingsley Ave, Turn Right onto Village Way, the home is on your right. 1666 Village Way
Public Remarks: ACCEPTING BACKUP OFFERS. Truly one-of-a-kind, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a 1/2 acre lot! This home seamlessly blends character, charm, and a deep connection to nature. Featuring three spacious living areas. The living room with the fireplace offers built-in surround sound for an immersive experience, a fully functioning wet bar, and a stunning indoor atrium. This home floods with natural light and offers flexible spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and everyday living. Thoughtfully updated with new paint, mid-century touches, and custom details, the character of this home must be seen in person to truly appreciate. The kitchen features custom-added cabinetry with a hidden spice rack and flows effortlessly into the dining area. An indoor laundry room leads to the two-car garage, where a fully functioning fridge and deep freezer convey with the home, adding convenience and functionality.
List Price/SqFt: 157.79
Sold Price/SqFt: 157.79

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Skylight(s); Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public; Well Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Stone Veneer; Vinyl Siding Other Structures: Gazebo; Greenhouse; Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Attached Carport; Carport; Covered; Garage; RV Access/Parking Lot Features: Many Trees View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection