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 LOCH LEVEN Court, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 2167388)

1730 LOCH LEVEN Court, Orange Park, FL 32065

New Listing

$355,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,056 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Active

Current Price: $355,000 List Date: 10/31/2026 Last Modified: 10/31/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home! This beautiful home offers a newly remodeled kitchen (2022), it is truly the heart of the home. It features Shaker-style cabinetry in a painted Linen finish, quartz countertops, and a striking marble and mother-of-pearl backsplash. Oversized ceramic tile flooring complements the space, while gold-tone hardware and fixtures add an elegant finishing touch. The kitchen is designed with both beauty and convenience in mind, featuring a white farmhouse-style sink, motion-activated faucet, separate water dispenser, pull-out cabinet drawers, and under-cabinet accent lighting that can be controlled through an app. Stainless steel appliances include an LG refrigerator (2025), LG microwave (2024), double-oven range, and dishwasher. A bright, sunlit breakfast nook surrounded by windows creates an inviting space for casual dining and morning coffee. The inviting living room features warm wood-look tile flooring, a cozy fireplace, and sliding glass doors.

Supplements: The formal Dining room & Living room provide additional space for entertaining. The spacious primary bath features dual vanities, a separate shower, garden tub, and private water closet. Additional improvements include a new roof (2021), A/C (2024), new windows and sliding doors (2022), and solar panels (2024). The new screened in porch is great ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2167388

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2056
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2001
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.22
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 226
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Berkshire Planned Community HOA
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I295, go south on Blanding Blvd, turn left onto College Dr, left onto Belhaven Dr, Left onto Loch Leven Ct, Home is on the left.
Public Remarks: Welcome home! This beautiful home offers a newly remodeled kitchen (2022), it is truly the heart of the home. It features Shaker-style cabinetry in a painted Linen finish, quartz countertops, and a striking marble and mother-of-pearl backsplash. Oversized ceramic tile flooring complements the space, while gold-tone hardware and fixtures add an elegant finishing touch. The kitchen is designed with both beauty and convenience in mind, featuring a white farmhouse-style sink, motion-activated faucet, separate water dispenser, pull-out cabinet drawers, and under-cabinet accent lighting that can be controlled through an app. Stainless steel appliances include an LG refrigerator (2025), LG microwave (2024), double-oven range, and dishwasher. A bright, sunlit breakfast nook surrounded by windows creates an inviting space for casual dining and morning coffee. The inviting living room features warm wood-look tile flooring, a cozy fireplace, and sliding glass doors.
List Price/SqFt: 172.67

Property Features

Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan