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.

3087 FIRETHORN Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 1048462)

3087 FIRETHORN Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

$345,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,518 Status: Closed

Current Price: $345,000 List Date: 4/13/2020 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

Dream Finders Models are Open!! *READY NOW**Welcome to the Wellington! This open floor plan boasts a spacious kitchen overlooking a large eat in area and great room! Master Bedroom up, large spacious rooms, bedroom & bath down, Conservation Lot! Dream Finders Homes exquisite Designers Series Features include granite counter tops with an oversized California Island, 42'' Cabinets & SS appliances are amongst the many impeccable features included! Many features! Call for your appointment today!

Listing Details MLS# 1048462

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3518
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2019
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x110
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 180
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2200
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-295 South go West on Collins Rd. After about .5 miles, take a left on Rampart Rd. Continue then take right on Argyle Forest Blvd then take left on Chestwick Oak Ave and go to end of the road.
Public Remarks: Dream Finders Models are Open!! *READY NOW**Welcome to the Wellington! This open floor plan boasts a spacious kitchen overlooking a large eat in area and great room! Master Bedroom up, large spacious rooms, bedroom & bath down, Conservation Lot! Dream Finders Homes exquisite Designers Series Features include granite counter tops with an oversized California Island, 42'' Cabinets & SS appliances are amongst the many impeccable features included! Many features! Call for your appointment today!
List Price/SqFt: 100.62
Sold Price/SqFt: 98.07

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Property Condition: To Be Built Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Playground; Trash Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2020-04-13

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 3087
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: 2021-05-04T13:14:54Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-05-26
Close Date: 2020-08-14
Close Price: 345000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 2: Structure Slab: Y

More Information

Listing Office: DREAM FINDERS REALTY LLC

Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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