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?

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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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2757 Richards Road, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 670835)

2757 Richards Road, Orange Park, FL 32073

$143,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,596 Status: Closed

Current Price: $143,000 List Date: 12/18/2014 Last Modified: 1/19/2026

Overview

Description

BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE! Beautiful brick home perfect for entertaining. The home offers a split floor plan with the Family Room open to the Kitchen/Dinning Room. Enjoy the summer swimming and grilling by the pool or lounging at your own personal Tiki Hut!This really is a charming home with a back yard that is a must see. Needs a little TLC and for somebody to make it their own.

Listing Details MLS# 670835

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1596
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1976
Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 120
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From Kingsley South on Blanding, Left on Filmore, Right on Moody, Left on Richards Rd home is on the Right
Public Remarks: BANK APPROVED SHORT SALE! Beautiful brick home perfect for entertaining. The home offers a split floor plan with the Family Room open to the Kitchen/Dinning Room. Enjoy the summer swimming and grilling by the pool or lounging at your own personal Tiki Hut!This really is a charming home with a back yard that is a must see. Needs a little TLC and for somebody to make it their own.
List Price/SqFt: 87.72
Sold Price/SqFt: 89.6

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Wine Cooler Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick Other Structures: Gazebo Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage 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: 2013-06-18

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2757
Street Name: Richards
Street Suffix: Road
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 136-Lakeside Estates
Subdivision Name: Lakeside Estates

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-13T20:04:41Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2014-03-24T20:23:38Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-02-16
Close Date: 2015-05-20
Close Price: 143000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, OwnerApprPublicMktg: Short Sale
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Brick Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Occupant Type: Special Instructions, Call Listing Office, See Private Remarks, Occupied - Lockbox, Advance Notice

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room
Office
Utility Room

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: January - 19 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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