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.

227 40TH Avenue S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (MLS# 2163542)

227 40TH Avenue S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

$1,725,000

Key West style design with paver driveway

Covered patio with TV outlet and pre-plumbed for outdoor kitchen

No through traffic and within walking distance to the beach!

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,258 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,725,000 List Date: 9/04/2026 Last Modified: 11/05/2026

Overview

Description

OPEN HOUSE, SAT. 11/14, 12:30pm-2:30pm -- East of A1A this 3,258 sq ft entertaining home is just 2 walkable blocks to the Atlantic Ocean! Golf-cart to Ponte Vedra Inn & Club's new sports club for a day of fitness. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, which includes a 1st floor bedroom & bath, and a state-of-the-art home elevator. NO HOA & NO rental restrictions make this a rare find as a primary or luxury second home. This move-in-ready residence also boasts an oversized upstairs bonus room with full bath, ideal as a rec room, gym, or inviting guest suite. Sip coffee on your private primary balcony, walk to the ocean to catch the sunrise/sunset. Recent upgrades include 2 newer AC units, a tankless water heater, metal roof, EV charger, and fresh interior paint. The fenced backyard offers room for a pool. Just 4.5 miles to Mayo Clinic & quick access to Butler Blvd/JTB. Don't miss this opportunity in Avalon, one of the most sought-after walk-to-beach neighborhoods!

Open Houses

Saturday, November 14, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Listing Details MLS# 2163542

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3258
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2012
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x85
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: South
Directions: From A1A head east on 37th Ave S., RT on Ponte Vedra Blvd., RT on Ponce De Leon, RT on 2nd St., LEFT on 40th Ave S. Home is on the right.
Public Remarks: OPEN HOUSE, SAT. 11/14, 12:30pm-2:30pm -- East of A1A this 3,258 sq ft entertaining home is just 2 walkable blocks to the Atlantic Ocean! Golf-cart to Ponte Vedra Inn & Club's new sports club for a day of fitness. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, which includes a 1st floor bedroom & bath, and a state-of-the-art home elevator. NO HOA & NO rental restrictions make this a rare find as a primary or luxury second home. This move-in-ready residence also boasts an oversized upstairs bonus room with full bath, ideal as a rec room, gym, or inviting guest suite. Sip coffee on your private primary balcony, walk to the ocean to catch the sunrise/sunset. Recent upgrades include 2 newer AC units, a tankless water heater, metal roof, EV charger, and fresh interior paint. The fenced backyard offers room for a pool. Just 4.5 miles to Mayo Clinic & quick access to Butler Blvd/JTB. Don't miss this opportunity in Avalon, one of the most sought-after walk-to-beach neighborhoods!
List Price/SqFt: 529.47

Property Features

Levels: Two Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Wine Cooler Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Smart Thermostat; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Sink; Upper Level Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat; Security Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Composition Siding; Frame Exterior Features: Balcony; Outdoor Shower; Storm Shutters; Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Rear Porch Roof: Metal Parking Features: Attached; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s); Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Dead End Street; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Street Lights Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan