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.

218 W 54TH Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208 (MLS# 2172146)

218 W 54TH Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208

New Listing

$80,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,064 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Active

Current Price: $80,000 List Date: 11/03/2026 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath property presents an exciting opportunity to unlock its potential. Featuring a generously sized backyard with plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment, this property offers possibilities for those who don't mind renovating. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Bring your creativity & explore the possibilities! This is a Short Sale.

Listing Details MLS# 2172146

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
Living Area: 1064
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1938
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I95 take exit 355 for Golfair Blvd. Go east onto Golfair Blvd and continue until it turns into Brentwood Ave. Turn right onto W 44th St, left onto Pearl St, right onto W 54th St. The property is on the right.
Public Remarks: This 2-bedroom, 1-bath property presents an exciting opportunity to unlock its potential. Featuring a generously sized backyard with plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment, this property offers possibilities for those who don't mind renovating. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Bring your creativity & explore the possibilities! This is a Short Sale.
List Price/SqFt: 75.19

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Flooring: Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Block; Brick Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Other Fencing: Chain Link Current Use: Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-11-03

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 218
Street Direction Prefix: W
Street Name: 54TH
Street Suffix: Street
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32208
MLS Area Major: 071-Brentwood/Evergreen
Subdivision Name: Pearl Court

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-03T19:46:17Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Listing Office: ZEE LUXE REALTY INC

Last Updated: November - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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