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.

2232 GABRIEL Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2170398)

2232 GABRIEL Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073

$185,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,760 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $185,000 List Date: 10/22/2026 Last Modified: 11/05/2026

Overview

Description

**Showings allowed during open house. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (10/27-10/29) 11am to 1pm.** H&B by Friday 10/30. Sellers will make a decision by Saturday 10/31. Calling all investors! Bring all offers! CASH ONLY. Needs full rehab. Age of roof unknown - needs replaced. New HVAC and water heater 2025. Hardie board replaced 2007. Federal Pacific electric panel but does have COPPER WIRING! Fridge and dishwasher do not convey. Great bones, great neighborhood with a nice size lot and established lawn. Home does have a termite bond in place.

Listing Details MLS# 2170398

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1760
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1978
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Association YN: No
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: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Going south on Highway 17, turn right onto Kingsley Ave, left onto Orange Ave, right onto Chablis Ct N, left onto Gabriel Dr, 2232 on the right
Public Remarks: **Showings allowed during open house. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (10/27-10/29) 11am to 1pm.** H&B by Friday 10/30. Sellers will make a decision by Saturday 10/31. Calling all investors! Bring all offers! CASH ONLY. Needs full rehab. Age of roof unknown - needs replaced. New HVAC and water heater 2025. Hardie board replaced 2007. Federal Pacific electric panel but does have COPPER WIRING! Fridge and dishwasher do not convey. Great bones, great neighborhood with a nice size lot and established lawn. Home does have a termite bond in place.
List Price/SqFt: 105.11

Property Features

Levels: Two Property Condition: Fixer Appliances: Electric Water Heater Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick; Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Current Use: Single Family Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash Contingency Reason: Inspection

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-21

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2232
Street Name: GABRIEL
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 135-Park West/Montclair
Subdivision Name: Montclair

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-05T16:40:47Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Contingency: Active Under Contract
Contingent Date: 2026-11-05

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Documents

Flood Disclosure ›

Offer Instructions ›

Listing Office: MOMENTUM REALTY

Last Updated: November - 05 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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