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?

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.

1721 HAWAII Drive E, Jacksonville, FL 32246 (MLS# 2171158)

1721 HAWAII Drive E, Jacksonville, FL 32246

$265,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,524 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Active

Current Price: $265,000 List Date: 10/27/2026 Last Modified: 10/31/2026

Overview

Description

Location, location, location! Charming 3 bed, 2 bath in the heart of Sandalwood, 10 minutes to St. Johns Town Center, 10 minutes to the beach, and 25 minutes to the airport. The inside is move-in ready with fresh interior paint and an air-conditioned converted garage that makes a great den or home office. Enjoy a large fenced lot with a huge backyard and open, undeveloped space behind the home. The exterior needs paint and the roof may need attention, so the price leaves room for you to add your finishing touches and build instant equity. Perfect for investors or a handy young family. Sold as-is. Conventional or cash.

Listing Details MLS# 2171158

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1524
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1960
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: East-I-295 Beltway to Saint Johns Bluff, right on Bahia, left on Mindanao, Right on Batavia. Off Atlantic Blvd
Public Remarks: Location, location, location! Charming 3 bed, 2 bath in the heart of Sandalwood, 10 minutes to St. Johns Town Center, 10 minutes to the beach, and 25 minutes to the airport. The inside is move-in ready with fresh interior paint and an air-conditioned converted garage that makes a great den or home office. Enjoy a large fenced lot with a huge backyard and open, undeveloped space behind the home. The exterior needs paint and the roof may need attention, so the price leaves room for you to add your finishing touches and build instant equity. Perfect for investors or a handy young family. Sold as-is. Conventional or cash.
List Price/SqFt: 173.88

Property Features

Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Composition Siding; Stucco Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached Lot Features: Drainage Canal Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1721
Street Name: HAWAII
Street Suffix: Drive
Street Direction Suffix: E
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32246
MLS Area Major: 023-Southside-East Of Southside Blvd
Subdivision Name: Sandalwood

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-27T23:20:15Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width
Bathroom 2	3.98	7.54
Bedroom 2	10.75	12.71
Bedroom 3
Bonus Room
Kitchen
Laundry	7.37	15.85
Living Room	27.18	19.76
Primary Bathroom
Primary Bedroom	10.74	13.19

Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS JACKSONVILLE

Last Updated: October - 31 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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