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.

2883 FIRETHORN Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 1188933)

2883 FIRETHORN Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

$431,990

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,533 Status: Closed

Current Price: $431,990 List Date: 8/29/2022 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

*Images shown are for illustrative purposes only* WATERFORD ''A'' with stone accents, LOT 019, Phase 3A *EST. COMPLETION Dec/Jan 2022/2023* The Waterford is 3,533 sq ft, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2 Car garage, two-story colonial style home in the beautiful natural gas community of Wilford Preserve. This large home features 9' Ceilings on the first floor, 42'' Stone Gray Shaker-Style Cabinets, White Quartz kitchen counters and Wood-look tile floors in the main living areas, an enormous Bonus Room, a Loft, Separate Dining, 2'' faux wood blinds throughout, tankless gas water heater, gas range and both gas and electric hookup in the laundry room, stone accents on the front and a large covered lanai that looks out to a beautiful Preserve/Conservation view!!

Listing Details MLS# 1188933

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3533
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2022
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 795
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Floridian Property M
Association Phone: (904) 592-4090
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1908
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
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. s on the left. Curr
Public Remarks: *Images shown are for illustrative purposes only* WATERFORD ''A'' with stone accents, LOT 019, Phase 3A *EST. COMPLETION Dec/Jan 2022/2023* The Waterford is 3,533 sq ft, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2 Car garage, two-story colonial style home in the beautiful natural gas community of Wilford Preserve. This large home features 9' Ceilings on the first floor, 42'' Stone Gray Shaker-Style Cabinets, White Quartz kitchen counters and Wood-look tile floors in the main living areas, an enormous Bonus Room, a Loft, Separate Dining, 2'' faux wood blinds throughout, tankless gas water heater, gas range and both gas and electric hookup in the laundry room, stone accents on the front and a large covered lanai that looks out to a beautiful Preserve/Conservation view!!
List Price/SqFt: 135.86
Sold Price/SqFt: 122.27

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch; Other Property Condition: Under Construction Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Tankless Water Heater Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Natural Gas Available; Other Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump 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 Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; 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: 2022-08-28

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2883
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: 2023-02-13T15:46:20Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-11-28
Close Date: 2023-02-09
Close Price: 431990

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Seller May Pay Closing: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: 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	Level	Length	Width
Family Room
Utility Room
Living Room	First	11.00	10.00
Primary Bedroom	Second	20.00	18.00
Kitchen	First	13.00	10.00
Great Room	First	16.00	20.00

Documents

Floor Plans on File ›

Listing Office: OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY, INC

Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.