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.

225 KETTERING Court, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2171685)

225 KETTERING Court, Orange Park, FL 32073

$1,350

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,265 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 436 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,350 List Date: 10/30/2026 Last Modified: 10/30/2026

Overview

Listing Details MLS# 2171685

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1265
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1975
Lot Size Acres: 0.01
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Blanding turn east onto Kettering Way, (Brighton Village), then turn R on Kettering Ct. Unit on the left side.
List Price/SqFt: 1.07

Property Features

Owner Pays: Association Fees; Taxes Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Patio And Porch Features: Patio Water Source: Public Parking Features: Assigned; Guest; Off Street Sewer: Public Sewer Fencing: Back Yard Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Attic Fan; Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: City Street Rent Includes: Gardener; Trash Collection Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: No

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-30
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-10-31

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 225
Street Name: KETTERING
Street Suffix: Court
State: FL
County: Clay
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 135-Park West/Montclair
Subdivision Name: Brighton Village

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-30T21:22:45Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 45
Security Deposit: 1350

More Information

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: October - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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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.