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.

2473 WATTLE TREE Road W, Jacksonville, FL 32246 (MLS# 2161652)

2473 WATTLE TREE Road W, Jacksonville, FL 32246

$1,998

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,654 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,998 List Date: 8/25/2026 Last Modified: 10/27/2026

Overview

Description

Unique 3/2 w/ Huge Fenced Yard & Screened Porch - Mins to Town Center & Beach Perfect balance of city convenience & coastal living! Beautiful, updated, spacious 3/2 home (1,654 sq ft) features a sunlit open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, and contemporary lighting. Enjoy oversized bedrooms, a massive secured fenced yard, and a premium neighborhood location walking distance to Sandalwood HS & park. Highlights: • Kitchen: Quartz counters, deep single-bowl SS sink, & appliances. • 2nd-Floor Primary: Oversized retreat, en-suite bath, double closets, & bonus nook for home off. or nursery. • Downstairs: Huge 400+ sq ft 2nd bedroom with a secure, sep. side entrance. • Outdoor: Finished screened porch looking out to massive yd. Policies & Requirements • Pets: Strict - NO PETS • Utilities: Tenant pays util. Inc. W/D hookups. • Income/Credit: Verifiable income $6,000+/mo. Credit score 620+. • Terms: Clean record, zero evictions. First, last, & sec. dep. req., w/ 12 ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2161652

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1654
Living Area Source: Owner
Year Built: 1980
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: I-295 N, Take St. Johns Bluff Rd. S, RT onto Alden Rd, LFT onto Summer Tree Rd E, RT onto White Horse Rd, LFT onto Wattle Tree Rd W, Home on Right
Public Remarks: Unique 3/2 w/ Huge Fenced Yard & Screened Porch - Mins to Town Center & Beach Perfect balance of city convenience & coastal living! Beautiful, updated, spacious 3/2 home (1,654 sq ft) features a sunlit open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, and contemporary lighting. Enjoy oversized bedrooms, a massive secured fenced yard, and a premium neighborhood location walking distance to Sandalwood HS & park. Highlights: • Kitchen: Quartz counters, deep single-bowl SS sink, & appliances. • 2nd-Floor Primary: Oversized retreat, en-suite bath, double closets, & bonus nook for home off. or nursery. • Downstairs: Huge 400+ sq ft 2nd bedroom with a secure, sep. side entrance. • Outdoor: Finished screened porch looking out to massive yd. Policies & Requirements • Pets: Strict - NO PETS • Utilities: Tenant pays util. Inc. W/D hookups. • Income/Credit: Verifiable income $6,000+/mo. Credit score 620+. • Terms: Clean record, zero evictions. First, last, & sec. dep. req., w/ 12mo. lease.
List Price/SqFt: 1.21

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Appliances: Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Refrigerator Water Source: Public Parking Features: Other Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-08-25
Lease Term: 12 Months

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2473
Street Name: WATTLE TREE
Street Suffix: Road
Street Direction Suffix: W
State: FL
County: Duval
Postal Code: 32246
MLS Area Major: 023-Southside-East Of Southside Blvd
Subdivision Name: Summer Trees

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-17T13:22:48Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-10-17T13:22:48Z

More Information

Listing Office: ALKO REALTY LLC

Last Updated: October - 27 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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