Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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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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2917 DOCTORS LAKE Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 1041086)

2917 DOCTORS LAKE Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073

$816,000

Virtual Tour

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Enjoy entertaining on the screened lanai

Huge Family Room with views of the river

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 2,688 Status: Closed

Current Price: $816,000 List Date: 3/13/2020 Last Modified: 10/15/2026

Overview

Description

Come home to these amazing views every day! Introducing 2917 Doctors Lake Drive. This is a unique opportunity to own a beautiful home on 2.18 acres fronting Doctors Lake. Enter the property down an azalea lined driveway with plenty of privacy, peace and quiet. Enter the front door to breathtaking views of the lake and dock. Brand new high-end laminate flooring throughout the first floor. The 2 story stacked stone fireplace is incredible! The screened lanai is the perfect place to watch the stunning sunsets. This open floor plan is perfect for entertaining with a huge family room featuring multiple sliding glass doors which open to the wrap around back deck. Car enthusiasts will love the 30'X40' climate controlled detached 4 car garage with a car lift and 1/2 bath, the perfect he/she shed!

Listing Details MLS# 1041086

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Total: 5
Living Area: 2688
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1981
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 6
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Directions: I295 to US17 South, right on Kingsley, left on Doctors Lake Dr. 2.0 miles look for shared driveway on the left with house numbers on post at turn in. Last driveway on the left at the end of street.
Public Remarks: Come home to these amazing views every day! Introducing 2917 Doctors Lake Drive. This is a unique opportunity to own a beautiful home on 2.18 acres fronting Doctors Lake. Enter the property down an azalea lined driveway with plenty of privacy, peace and quiet. Enter the front door to breathtaking views of the lake and dock. Brand new high-end laminate flooring throughout the first floor. The 2 story stacked stone fireplace is incredible! The screened lanai is the perfect place to watch the stunning sunsets. This open floor plan is perfect for entertaining with a huge family room featuring multiple sliding glass doors which open to the wrap around back deck. Car enthusiasts will love the 30'X40' climate controlled detached 4 car garage with a car lift and 1/2 bath, the perfect he/she shed!
List Price/SqFt: 332.96
Sold Price/SqFt: 303.57

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: 1.1 to 2.5 Acres Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Exterior Features: Dock Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Screened; Wrap Around Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Detached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; RV Access/Parking Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Wooded; Other View: River Waterfront Features: Lake Front; Navigable Water Fencing: Chain Link Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Concrete Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2020-03-13

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2917
Street Name: DOCTORS LAKE
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 137-Doctor's Lake
Subdivision Name: Lakeside Estates

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2020-06-12T15:03:49Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-05-14
Close Date: 2020-06-12
Close Price: 816000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Det Heat SQFT: 1250.00, Bulkhead: Y, Bath-Owner Bath W/Whirlpool: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Water Access: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Waterfront Descrpt-6' + Dpth: Y, Stone Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Forced Air: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Down-Draft Cook top: Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fenced Partial: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Family Room

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: October - 15 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.