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.

1745 FOREST LAKE Circle 2, Jacksonville, FL 32225 (MLS# 2155110)

1745 FOREST LAKE Circle 2, Jacksonville, FL 32225

$2,100

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,557 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 436 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,100 List Date: 7/13/2026 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom condo with a one-car garage, located in the highly desirable Forest Creek neighborhood inside Kernan Forest! This gated community offers both security and convenience. The open floor plan downstairs features a bright living and dining area and an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Vinyl flooring runs throughout the home, with carpeted stairs for added comfort. Upstairs, you'll find three large bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with an en suite bathroom featuring a tub/shower combo. The washer and dryer are conveniently located upstairs as well. Outside enjoy a covered patio great for morning coffee or grilling. The community amenities such as a pool, children's splash pad, playground, and basketball court add to the appeal. Lastly the location is unbeatable--just a short drive to the beach, St. Johns Town Center, and NS Mayport! Per HOA guidelines, up to two pets are allowed (no aggressive breeds).

Listing Details MLS# 2155110

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1557
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2004
Lot Size Acres: 0.01
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: North on Kernan Blvd, turn right onto Kernan Forest Blvd, turn left on Forest Lake Cir W, building is on the left.
Public Remarks: Welcome home to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom condo with a one-car garage, located in the highly desirable Forest Creek neighborhood inside Kernan Forest! This gated community offers both security and convenience. The open floor plan downstairs features a bright living and dining area and an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Vinyl flooring runs throughout the home, with carpeted stairs for added comfort. Upstairs, you'll find three large bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with an en suite bathroom featuring a tub/shower combo. The washer and dryer are conveniently located upstairs as well. Outside enjoy a covered patio great for morning coffee or grilling. The community amenities such as a pool, children's splash pad, playground, and basketball court add to the appeal. Lastly the location is unbeatable--just a short drive to the beach, St. Johns Town Center, and NS Mayport! Per HOA guidelines, up to two pets are allowed (no aggressive breeds).
List Price/SqFt: 1.35

Property Features

Owner Pays: Association Fees Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Laundry Features: In Unit Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Community Pool; Gated; Playground Water Source: Public Parking Features: Additional Parking; Assigned; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes; Number Limit

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-13
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1745
Street Name: FOREST LAKE
Street Suffix: Circle
State: FL
County: Duval
Postal Code: 32225
MLS Area Major: 043-Intracoastal West-North Of Atlantic Blvd
Subdivision Name: Forest Creek

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-03T21:04:09Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-11-03T21:04:09Z

Deposits and Fees

Additional Fee: 150
Application Fee: 75
Pet Fee/Deposit: 300
Security Deposit: 2100

More Information

Documents

Residential Selection Criteria ›

Sample Lease ›

Getting Your Applicant Approved ›

Listing Office: NAVY TO NAVY HOMES LLC

Last Updated: November - 03 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Search powered by FBS Products

Let’s Connect

Contact Detail

Newsletter

Subscribe to Zelda’s Market Updates & Newsletter

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Go Zelda. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Zelda Greenberg is a real estate agent affiliated with Legacy Realty Group North Florida, Inc., a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by equal housing opportunity laws. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. All material presented is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources that are deemed reliable but subject to price changes, condition, sale, withdrawal, and errors & omissions.

Compare listings

Compare