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.

1957 BIRCH Run E, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2171627)

1957 BIRCH Run E, Orange Park, FL 32073

$250,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,176 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active

Current Price: $250,000 List Date: 10/30/2026 Last Modified: 10/31/2026

Overview

Description

THE NEXT BEST OPTION TO BUYING A NEW HOME IN ORANGE PARK!! BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED SINGLE-FAMILY HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHROOMS, 2-CAR GARAGE & A COVERED PATIO LEADING TO A FENCED BACKYARD. REMODELED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS, NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES & NEW RECESSED LIGHTS. REMODELED MAIN BATHROOM WITH TILED SHOWERS & NEW VANITIES. NEW INTERIOR PAINT. NEW ROOF, NEWER AC SYSTEM & NEW WATER HEATER. GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO ORANGE PARK MALL & NAS JAX. SEE ALL THE PICTURES.

Listing Details MLS# 2171627

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1176
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1987
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 150
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
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 I-295, head South on Blanding Blvd., right on Wells Rd., left on Cedar Bend, merge left (from Stop Sign) onto Cedar Bend, left on Birch Run. Home will be on the right.
Public Remarks: THE NEXT BEST OPTION TO BUYING A NEW HOME IN ORANGE PARK!! BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED SINGLE-FAMILY HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHROOMS, 2-CAR GARAGE & A COVERED PATIO LEADING TO A FENCED BACKYARD. REMODELED KITCHEN WITH NEW CABINETS, NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES & NEW RECESSED LIGHTS. REMODELED MAIN BATHROOM WITH TILED SHOWERS & NEW VANITIES. NEW INTERIOR PAINT. NEW ROOF, NEWER AC SYSTEM & NEW WATER HEATER. GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO ORANGE PARK MALL & NAS JAX. SEE ALL THE PICTURES.
List Price/SqFt: 212.59

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Central Vacuum; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: In Garage Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric Electric: 150 Amp Service Water Source: Public Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Parking Features: Garage Current Use: Single Family Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-30

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1957
Street Name: BIRCH
Street Suffix: Run
Street Direction Suffix: E
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 131-Meadowbrook/Loch Rane
Subdivision Name: Cedar Bend

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-30T17:48:28Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

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Listing Office: THE PROPERTY EXPERTS REALTY & INVESTMENTS INC.

Last Updated: October - 31 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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