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.

2945 FORBES Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 1202537)

2945 FORBES Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205

$440,000

Property Type: Residential Income Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,848 Status: Closed

Current Price: $440,000 List Date: 2/06/2023 Last Modified: 10/23/2026

Overview

Description

AVONDALE. Terrific brick duplex with a turn key vacant unit for an owner occupant or rental. Jacksonville's most walkable neighborhood, this location serves Murray Hill and the Ortega area as well. Hard to find townhouse style side by side units. Original solid hardwood floors, nice sized bedrooms, equipped kitchens and a stackable washer dryer for each unit. Two newer AC units and a brand new roof (June 2022)!! One unit is vacant and turnkey, easy to show, and perfect for owner occupant, air B-n-B, or standard rental. Large screened in porch out back plus a big bonus: 720 sq ft concrete block storage building! These duplexes move fast so don't delay! Sold AS IS with right to inspect.

Listing Details MLS# 1202537

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Living Area: 1848
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1943
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Directions: From Park Street and Willowbranch head west to Forbes Street, turn left to property on right 2945 Forbes
Public Remarks: AVONDALE. Terrific brick duplex with a turn key vacant unit for an owner occupant or rental. Jacksonville's most walkable neighborhood, this location serves Murray Hill and the Ortega area as well. Hard to find townhouse style side by side units. Original solid hardwood floors, nice sized bedrooms, equipped kitchens and a stackable washer dryer for each unit. Two newer AC units and a brand new roof (June 2022)!! One unit is vacant and turnkey, easy to show, and perfect for owner occupant, air B-n-B, or standard rental. Large screened in porch out back plus a big bonus: 720 sq ft concrete block storage building! These duplexes move fast so don't delay! Sold AS IS with right to inspect.
List Price/SqFt: 243.51
Sold Price/SqFt: 238.1

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Refrigerator; Washer Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Frame Heating: Central; Heat Pump Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Shingle Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2022-11-29
Property Sub Type: Duplex

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2945
Street Name: FORBES
Street Suffix: Street
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32205
Subdivision Name: Riverside
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-02-06T19:01:23Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-01-02
Close Date: 2023-02-06
Close Price: 440000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Common Water: Y, Present Rental Terms: Less than .25 Acre, One Bedroom Rentals: Entry Hall / Foyer, Energy Features-Forced Air: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Lot Location-Urban/City: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Current Zoning: N

Listing Office: INI REALTY

Last Updated: October - 23 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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