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.

1809 ALDER Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 962343)

1809 ALDER Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073

$177,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,743 Status: Closed

Current Price: $177,000 List Date: 12/10/2018 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

We are listed under appraised value. Brick home, with Huge screened back patio, in a great location. The home features beautiful hardwood floors, a stone fireplace and granite counter tops in the kitchen and master bath. The master bedroom has a walk in closet. A formal dining room, a separate family room and a formal sitting room round out the home nicely. As an added bonus the yard is fenced in.

Listing Details MLS# 962343

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1743
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1978
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
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: Blanding Blvd S to Wells Rd. Turn right onto Debarry Ave, turn right onto Gumtree Dr. Turn right onto Alder Dr. House will be on the left.
Public Remarks: We are listed under appraised value. Brick home, with Huge screened back patio, in a great location. The home features beautiful hardwood floors, a stone fireplace and granite counter tops in the kitchen and master bath. The master bedroom has a walk in closet. A formal dining room, a separate family room and a formal sitting room round out the home nicely. As an added bonus the yard is fenced in.
List Price/SqFt: 106.43
Sold Price/SqFt: 101.55

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Water Heater; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential 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: 2018-10-15

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1809
Street Name: ALDER
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 132-Bellair/Grove Park
Subdivision Name: Grove Park

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-14T08:48:14Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2019-02-12T18:37:45Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-02-21
Close Date: 2019-03-01
Close Price: 177000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Stone Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Forced Air: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Utility Room

Documents

Clean WDO ›

Seller's Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: May - 13 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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