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.

2442 EVERNIA Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 (MLS# 2171193)

2442 EVERNIA Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211

$199,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,113 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Active

Current Price: $199,900 List Date: 10/28/2026 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

Short sale in Arlington Hills. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath block and brick ranch has 2,113 SF on a 0.20-acre lot, with a 2-car carport, fenced backyard and no HOA or CDD. A 2024 renovation added granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, engineered hardwood and tile floors, a bay window and a stacked-stone front entry. The home needs work: the HVAC is not operating properly, part of the electrical system is not working, and the bathroom needs an exhaust fan. On septic. Sold strictly as-is; electric is on for showings and inspections. A good fit for an investor or a buyer ready to finish the systems work in an established neighborhood. Minutes to I-295, Jacksonville University and the Merrill Road corridor. Cash and renovation financing preferred. Subject to lender approval. No creative financing or sub-to offers.

Listing Details MLS# 2171193

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2113
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1955
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: Mayapple to Evernia to 2442 on R
Public Remarks: Short sale in Arlington Hills. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath block and brick ranch has 2,113 SF on a 0.20-acre lot, with a 2-car carport, fenced backyard and no HOA or CDD. A 2024 renovation added granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, engineered hardwood and tile floors, a bay window and a stacked-stone front entry. The home needs work: the HVAC is not operating properly, part of the electrical system is not working, and the bathroom needs an exhaust fan. On septic. Sold strictly as-is; electric is on for showings and inspections. A good fit for an investor or a buyer ready to finish the systems work in an established neighborhood. Minutes to I-295, Jacksonville University and the Merrill Road corridor. Cash and renovation financing preferred. Subject to lender approval. No creative financing or sub-to offers.
List Price/SqFt: 94.6

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Property Condition: Fixer; Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub Flooring: Laminate Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Block Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Off Street Fencing: Back Yard; Full Current Use: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Other

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2442
Street Name: EVERNIA
Street Suffix: Road
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32211
MLS Area Major: 041-Arlington
Subdivision Name: Arlington Hills

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-28T12:18:57Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Listing Office: EXP REALTY LLC

Last Updated: November - 03 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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