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.

1730 ALPS Court, Orange Park, FL 32003 (MLS# 1198425)

1730 ALPS Court, Orange Park, FL 32003

$460,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,156 Status: Closed

Current Price: $460,000 List Date: 10/31/2022 Last Modified: 1/19/2026

Overview

Description

Absolutely beautiful all brick home in the heart of Fleming Island. The immaculate home would impress the pickiest of buyers. Open layout from the kitchen to the living room, 42'' hardwood cabinets, tile back splash, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, new paint, Oversized family room with brick fireplace, sky lights, and vaulted 14' ceilings, oversized driveway, side entry garage, cul-de-sac lot, completely fenced back yard.This home is truly a must see.

Listing Details MLS# 1198425

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2156
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1990
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 225
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From Doctors Lake Bridge take Hwy 17 South to Oak Creek Subdivision. Right on Denmark; Left on Alps Ct.
Public Remarks: Absolutely beautiful all brick home in the heart of Fleming Island. The immaculate home would impress the pickiest of buyers. Open layout from the kitchen to the living room, 42'' hardwood cabinets, tile back splash, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, new paint, Oversized family room with brick fireplace, sky lights, and vaulted 14' ceilings, oversized driveway, side entry garage, cul-de-sac lot, completely fenced back yard.This home is truly a must see.
List Price/SqFt: 217.95
Sold Price/SqFt: 213.36

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Skylight(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2022-10-28

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1730
Street Name: ALPS
Street Suffix: Court
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32003
MLS Area Major: 122-Fleming Island-NW
Subdivision Name: Oak Creek

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-01-03T14:37:52Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-11-23
Close Date: 2022-12-19
Close Price: 460000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Bath-Owner Bath W/Whirlpool: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Brick Fireplace: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: January - 19 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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