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.

3355 HICKORY LEAF Court, Jacksonville, FL 32226 (MLS# 2159316)

3355 HICKORY LEAF Court, Jacksonville, FL 32226

$405,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,808 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $405,000 List Date: 8/08/2026 Last Modified: 10/29/2026

Overview

Description

MOVE IN READY ON CUL DE SAC, NEW ROOF, NEW UPSTAIRS A/C, AND FRESH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINT. Two-story home features travertine flooring throughout main level, spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, extensive granite countertops, a large center island with vegetable sink, and three pantries overlooking an oversized great room with sliders leading to extensive back yard. A flexible first-floor office or guest room with adjacent half bath adds versatility along with a further public room to the front. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a distinctive bath with extensive stone upgrades, dual vessel sinks and a jetted soaking tub, creating a unique experience. Three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and large loft area complete the second floor. Additional features include crown molding, water softener, irrigation, storm shutters and Nest thermostats on both floors. The backyard features a generous paver patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, and the Ring doorbell camera conveys

Listing Details MLS# 2159316

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2808
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2003
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 258.5
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Hickory Hills HOA
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Southeast
Directions: Take I-295 North, Exit off Alta Dr., Right onto Alta Dr. Continue onto Yellow Bluff Rd, Right onto New Berlin Rd, Right onto Glenn Hollow Dr, Right onto Hickory Forest Rd, Right onto Hickory Leaf Ct, house is on left at cul-de-sac
Public Remarks: MOVE IN READY ON CUL DE SAC, NEW ROOF, NEW UPSTAIRS A/C, AND FRESH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINT. Two-story home features travertine flooring throughout main level, spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, extensive granite countertops, a large center island with vegetable sink, and three pantries overlooking an oversized great room with sliders leading to extensive back yard. A flexible first-floor office or guest room with adjacent half bath adds versatility along with a further public room to the front. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a distinctive bath with extensive stone upgrades, dual vessel sinks and a jetted soaking tub, creating a unique experience. Three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and large loft area complete the second floor. Additional features include crown molding, water softener, irrigation, storm shutters and Nest thermostats on both floors. The backyard features a generous paver patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, and the Ring doorbell camera conveys
List Price/SqFt: 144.23

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Stone Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection