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.

2438 BENTWATER Drive W, Jacksonville, FL 32246 (MLS# 2170384)

2438 BENTWATER Drive W, Jacksonville, FL 32246

$515,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,660 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $515,000 List Date: 10/22/2026 Last Modified: 10/24/2026

Overview

Description

Your Private Backyard Oasis Awaits! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering just under 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space. Featuring an award winning Parade of Homes open floor plan and desirable split-bedroom layout, this home combines functionality, thoughtful updates, and the perfect setting for entertaining. Inside, you'll find recently remodeled bathrooms, updated appliances, newer windows, and a versatile flex space ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living area. The spacious primary suite is privately situated away from the guest bedrooms, while indoor laundry and a two-car garage add everyday convenience. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis! Enjoy a beautiful pool, covered patio, and additional seating area beneath a cedar pergola—perfect for relaxing evenings or gathering around a future fire pit. The fully fenced backyard features low-voltage landscape lighting and convenient

Supplements: parking for a boat trailer, making it ideal for enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Located in a desirable community with a low HOA, neighborhood park, and pickleball courts, this home is just minutes from the beaches, town center, and great schools. With extensive updates, a functional layout, and exceptional outdoor living, this move-in-ready home o ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2170384

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1966
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 2660
Year Built: 2000
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 353
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Bentwater Place
Association Phone: 904-483-2987
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: From Atlantic Blvd, south on Hodges Blvd, right onto Bentwater Dr. Continue to Bentwater Dr W, home will be on the left.
Public Remarks: Your Private Backyard Oasis Awaits! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering just under 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space. Featuring an award winning Parade of Homes open floor plan and desirable split-bedroom layout, this home combines functionality, thoughtful updates, and the perfect setting for entertaining. Inside, you'll find recently remodeled bathrooms, updated appliances, newer windows, and a versatile flex space ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living area. The spacious primary suite is privately situated away from the guest bedrooms, while indoor laundry and a two-car garage add everyday convenience. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis! Enjoy a beautiful pool, covered patio, and additional seating area beneath a cedar pergola—perfect for relaxing evenings or gathering around a future fire pit. The fully fenced backyard features low-voltage landscape lighting and convenient
List Price/SqFt: 261.95

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Pool Sweep Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Park; Playground Community Features: Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing; Inspection