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.

2386 GABRIEL Drive, Orange Park, FL (MLS# 818511)

2386 GABRIEL Drive, Orange Park, FL

$155,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,670 Status: Closed

Current Price: $155,000 List Date: 3/16/2016 Last Modified: 10/14/2026

Overview

Description

Very nice Brick home! The layout includes 1670 SF: 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths with, kitchen, dining room, Den, living room. Kitchen & Master Bath have granite countertops. 2 Car Garage with Laundry room. New carpet and tile, New Central Heat & AC & New Roof. Fenced in back yard.

Listing Details MLS# 818511

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1670
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1974
Lot Size Dimensions: 85' x 114' x 105' x 85'
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: Take Doctors Lake Dr to Moody Ave take Right, Left on Sandy Ct, Right on Gabriel, it's the corner lot.
Public Remarks: Very nice Brick home! The layout includes 1670 SF: 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths with, kitchen, dining room, Den, living room. Kitchen & Master Bath have granite countertops. 2 Car Garage with Laundry room. New carpet and tile, New Central Heat & AC & New Roof. Fenced in back yard.
List Price/SqFt: 95.75
Sold Price/SqFt: 92.81

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Water Heater Interior Features: Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; RV Access/Parking Lot Features: Corner Lot Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-03-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2386
Street Name: GABRIEL
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Clay
State: FL
MLS Area Major: 135-Park West/Montclair
Subdivision Name: Montclair

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2016-05-13T18:13:45Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-03-21
Close Date: 2016-05-12
Close Price: 155000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Seller Direct, See Private Remarks, Advance Notice

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Room Information

Room Name
Family Room

Listing Office: ROGER BILLS, BROKER

Last Updated: October - 14 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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