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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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2693 FIRETHORN Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 1146844)

2693 FIRETHORN Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

$387,085

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,716 Status: Closed

Current Price: $387,085 List Date: 12/27/2021 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

Move-in ready! The Camden I is a 1,716 sq ft home with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and a 2 Car Garage. Features a beautiful Gourmet Kitchen equipped with White Quartz Countertops, White Shaker Cabinets and includes a Gas Cooktop, Double Ovens and a Microwave as the hood. It has a Family room, Dining Cafe, Spacious Owner's Suite and a Covered Lanai that looks out on Conservation. It also has Stacked Stone Accents on the Front, 4 sided Cementous Lap Siding, beautiful Laminate Flooring with many energy saving components as well. Great Price in the quite community of Wilford Preserve!!

Listing Details MLS# 1146844

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1716
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2022
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 795
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2148
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Directions: 2535 Firethorn Ave., ORANGE PARK, FL 32073 - Directions from I-295/Blanding Blvd: Take Argyle Forest Boulevard (Oakleaf Plantation Parkway) to Cheswick Oak Ave. until it dead ends.
Public Remarks: Move-in ready! The Camden I is a 1,716 sq ft home with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and a 2 Car Garage. Features a beautiful Gourmet Kitchen equipped with White Quartz Countertops, White Shaker Cabinets and includes a Gas Cooktop, Double Ovens and a Microwave as the hood. It has a Family room, Dining Cafe, Spacious Owner's Suite and a Covered Lanai that looks out on Conservation. It also has Stacked Stone Accents on the Front, 4 sided Cementous Lap Siding, beautiful Laminate Flooring with many energy saving components as well. Great Price in the quite community of Wilford Preserve!!
List Price/SqFt: 226.1
Sold Price/SqFt: 225.57

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Natural Gas Available; Other Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Green Energy Efficient: Appliances; Doors; HVAC; Windows Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Playground; Trash Association Fee Includes: Pest Control 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: 2021-12-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2693
Street Name: FIRETHORN
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 139-Oakleaf/Orange Park/NW Clay County
Subdivision Name: Wilford Preserve

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-17T07:55:16Z
Major Change Type: Price Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2022-02-10T16:00:13Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-02-15
Close Date: 2022-03-17
Close Price: 387085

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Structure Builder: Dream Finders Homes, Seller May Pay Closing: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Builder Warranty: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Structured Wiring: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Intermediate School: Other

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Great Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: DREAM FINDERS REALTY LLC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.