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.

1706 SPRINKLE Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211 (MLS# 2170559)

1706 SPRINKLE Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211

$270,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,104 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active

Current Price: $270,000 List Date: 10/23/2026 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

All-brick beauty on a large corner lot! This 3BR, 1.5BA home blends 1950s charm w/ modern updates. Light & bright interior features NEW vinyl plank flooring throughout—no carpet! A new privacy front door welcomes you. Enjoy a spacious kitchen w/ butcher block countertops & beautiful appliances. Don't miss the nostalgic hallway phone cubby! Enjoy the fully fenced backyard w/ NEW side fencing, plenty of room to play or entertain, plus a covered patio w/ charming wood-trim ceiling detail. Plenty of storage in your 1-car garage. No HOA! Centrally located near JU, restaurants, shopping, beaches & Naval Station Mayport. Classic character, fresh updates & outdoor space make this one a must-see!

Listing Details MLS# 2170559

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1104
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1954
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I295, take Exit 46 Merrill Rd. Go West on Merrill Rd. Turn L onto Townsend Blvd, R onto Sprinkle, Home will be on the Right Corner.
Public Remarks: All-brick beauty on a large corner lot! This 3BR, 1.5BA home blends 1950s charm w/ modern updates. Light & bright interior features NEW vinyl plank flooring throughout—no carpet! A new privacy front door welcomes you. Enjoy a spacious kitchen w/ butcher block countertops & beautiful appliances. Don't miss the nostalgic hallway phone cubby! Enjoy the fully fenced backyard w/ NEW side fencing, plenty of room to play or entertain, plus a covered patio w/ charming wood-trim ceiling detail. Plenty of storage in your 1-car garage. No HOA! Centrally located near JU, restaurants, shopping, beaches & Naval Station Mayport. Classic character, fresh updates & outdoor space make this one a must-see!
List Price/SqFt: 244.57

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Garage; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Brick Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch Roof: Other Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link; Fenced; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Suburban Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-23

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1706
Street Name: SPRINKLE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32211
MLS Area Major: 041-Arlington
Subdivision Name: Arlington Hills

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-23T12:56:23Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Documents

Seller's Property Disclosure ›

Flood Disclosure ›

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure ›

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: November - 03 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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