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.

3545 HAWTHORN Way, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 2087000)

3545 HAWTHORN Way, Orange Park, FL 32065

$300,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,603 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Closed

Current Price: $300,000 List Date: 5/16/2025 Last Modified: 6/04/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome Home! Don't miss this move-in ready gem in Oakleaf—a perfect match for first-time buyers or anyone searching for a cozy, family home! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath house offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and value. Step into an open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle, featuring a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, hard-surface countertops, and a large island perfect for casual meals or entertaining guests. Enjoy peace of mind with upgrades like a newer A/C (2022) with UV light, smart thermostat, whole-house surge protector, tile flooring throughout, and ceiling fans in every room. Outside, relax on your screened-in patio or entertain in the private, fully fenced backyard with low-maintenance vinyl fencing. Opportunities like this don't last long, schedule your private tour today!

Supplements: Enjoy all the amenities that Oakleaf Plantation has to offer, including resort-style pools, a fitness center, tennis, pickle ball and basketball courts, soccer fields, playgrounds, scenic walking trails, all within walking distance and more all just minutes from shopping, major highways, and NAS Jax. This one has it all, don't miss your chance! Sc ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2087000

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1603
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2016
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: Yes
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 227
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1893
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
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295 South, take the Blanding Boulevard exit. Turn right onto Argyle Forest Boulevard. Turn left onto Oakleaf Village Parkway. Turn left onto Parkview Drive. Then turn right onto Hawthorn Way — the house is on the right.
Public Remarks: Welcome Home! Don't miss this move-in ready gem in Oakleaf—a perfect match for first-time buyers or anyone searching for a cozy, family home! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath house offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and value. Step into an open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle, featuring a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, hard-surface countertops, and a large island perfect for casual meals or entertaining guests. Enjoy peace of mind with upgrades like a newer A/C (2022) with UV light, smart thermostat, whole-house surge protector, tile flooring throughout, and ceiling fans in every room. Outside, relax on your screened-in patio or entertain in the private, fully fenced backyard with low-maintenance vinyl fencing. Opportunities like this don't last long, schedule your private tour today!
List Price/SqFt: 187.09
Sold Price/SqFt: 187.15

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Open Floorplan; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Construction Materials: Stucco Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan