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.

2974 PIEDMONT MANOR Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 1081249)

2974 PIEDMONT MANOR Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065

$298,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,589 Status: Closed

Current Price: $298,000 List Date: 11/04/2020 Last Modified: 1/26/2026

Overview

Description

Catch bass and feed deer in your backyard when you live in this bright and cheery 4 bedroom 3 bath lakefront home with newer 2018 A/C System, and loads of charm. The kitchen features an island/eating counter that opens to a large family room overlooking the well manicured lake. Master bathroom has separate his/hers vanities, a garden tub and shower and a large walk-in closet. The family room has high ceilings, 5.1 surround sound set-up and a cozy electric fireplace. The kitchen has solid surface Corian counter-tops, and self cleaning smooth-top oven/stove. The seller will provide a $1,250 allowance toward a new refrigerator, as the one in the home will not convey. Also, a 4 zone sprinkler system w/separate irrigation meter. Patio TV doesn't work. Seller to leave wall bracket.

Listing Details MLS# 1081249

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2589
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2003
Lot Size Dimensions: .187 acres
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 60
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Oakleaf Plantation E
Association Phone: 904-806-2006
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1596.66
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Directions: South on Old Middleburg Rd to Oakleaf Village Pkwy to Left on Laurelwood Dr. to left on Wakemont Dr to Right on Piedmont Manor Dr to home on left.
Public Remarks: Catch bass and feed deer in your backyard when you live in this bright and cheery 4 bedroom 3 bath lakefront home with newer 2018 A/C System, and loads of charm. The kitchen features an island/eating counter that opens to a large family room overlooking the well manicured lake. Master bathroom has separate his/hers vanities, a garden tub and shower and a large walk-in closet. The family room has high ceilings, 5.1 surround sound set-up and a cozy electric fireplace. The kitchen has solid surface Corian counter-tops, and self cleaning smooth-top oven/stove. The seller will provide a $1,250 allowance toward a new refrigerator, as the one in the home will not convey. Also, a 4 zone sprinkler system w/separate irrigation meter. Patio TV doesn't work. Seller to leave wall bracket.
List Price/SqFt: 108.11
Sold Price/SqFt: 115.1

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Patio Home Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco; Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: Heated; None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Irregular Lot Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Tennis Court(s) 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: 2020-11-03

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2974
Street Name: PIEDMONT MANOR
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32065
MLS Area Major: 139-Oakleaf/Orange Park/NW Clay County
Subdivision Name: Oakleaf Plantation

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2020-12-08T20:05:13Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-11-08
Close Date: 2020-12-08
Close Price: 298000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: Morrison Homes, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Great Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: TURNAGE REALTY COMPANY

Last Updated: January - 26 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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