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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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1716 LAYTON Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 (MLS# 2166717)

1716 LAYTON Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211

$279,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,393 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $279,900 List Date: 9/27/2026 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

SELLER TO COTRIBUTE UP TO $5.000 TOWARDS THE BUYERS CLOSING COSTS AND PREPAIDS, with an accepted OFFER Welcome to this beautifully renovated home in the desirable Arlington area! This property offers the perfect combination of modern updates, comfortable living, and plenty of outdoor space. Major improvements have already been taken care of, updated electrical with the home rewired, a new A/C system, and new plumbing with the home completely re-piped. The interior has been refreshed from top to bottom with LVP flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, and two beautifully updated bathrooms featuring modern tile and finishes. Step outside and enjoy a covered front porch, perfect for relaxing, plus a huge covered back porch that provides an excellent space for entertaining, family gatherings, cookouts. The spacious backyard includes a concrete-paved area with room for a boat or a trailer. The storage shed will convey as-is. Buyer to do their own due diligence.

Supplements: THE AGENT IS THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, PLEASE SHCEDULE SHOWING THROUGH THE SHOWING SERVICE. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF ALL LIGHTS AND CLOSE ALL DOORS AFTER SHOWING

Listing Details MLS# 2166717

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1393
Living Area Source: Measured
Year Built: 1953
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY TO NORTH ON ARLINGTON RD. TAKE LEFT ON TERRY PARKER, THEN RIGHT ON LAYTON RD
Public Remarks: SELLER TO COTRIBUTE UP TO $5.000 TOWARDS THE BUYERS CLOSING COSTS AND PREPAIDS, with an accepted OFFER Welcome to this beautifully renovated home in the desirable Arlington area! This property offers the perfect combination of modern updates, comfortable living, and plenty of outdoor space. Major improvements have already been taken care of, updated electrical with the home rewired, a new A/C system, and new plumbing with the home completely re-piped. The interior has been refreshed from top to bottom with LVP flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, and two beautifully updated bathrooms featuring modern tile and finishes. Step outside and enjoy a covered front porch, perfect for relaxing, plus a huge covered back porch that provides an excellent space for entertaining, family gatherings, cookouts. The spacious backyard includes a concrete-paved area with room for a boat or a trailer. The storage shed will convey as-is. Buyer to do their own due diligence.
List Price/SqFt: 200.93

Property Features

Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Open Floorplan Flooring: Luxury Vinyl; Tile Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Block Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Other Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Current Use: Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-26

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1716
Street Name: LAYTON
Street Suffix: Road
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32211
MLS Area Major: 041-Arlington
Subdivision Name: Arlington Hills

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-04T01:55:33Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-10-08T01:50:52Z
Contingency: Active Under Contract
Contingent Date: 2026-10-30

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Listing Office: EAGLES WORLD REALTY, INC

Last Updated: November - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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