Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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Is Jacksonville still a buyer's market or a seller's market?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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3585 LAWRENCE Road, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2126771)

3585 LAWRENCE Road, Orange Park, FL 32073

$480,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,381 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,068 Status: Closed

Current Price: $480,000 List Date: 1/24/2026 Last Modified: 2/23/2026

Overview

Description

Orange Park pool home that has been lovingly maintained and updated - only two owners since 1978! Brand new flooring throughout - no carpet! Lawrence Road is tucked away off of Doctors Lake Drive and dead ends into Doctors Lake. The optional HOA fee allows access to the private community dock (rebuilt in 2017) $150 per year for dock access, $250 per year for small boat launch access). The interior of the home marries traditional charm with modern updates such as new flooring, appliances, custom accent walls, and remodeled bathrooms. The generously sized bedrooms ALL have walk in closets, and the abundance of storage continues throughout the home with 5 closets just in the hallways! The wall of windows overlooking the pool is the focal point of the light and bright living room with soaring ceilings and a wood burning fireplace making it a cozy place to gather or relax. The covered screened patio adds to the living space and can be enjoyed year-round for either watching your favorite

Supplements: shows, or sitting by the electric fireplace cooler weather. Many hours will be spent in the private fenced back yard oasis with sparkling pool, lush tropical landscaping, and a workshop complete with electricity. The lush landscaping continues in the front yard and so do the beautiful views with a serene pond directly across from the front of the h ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2126771

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2381
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1978
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From 295 to South on US Hwy 17. Right onto Kingsley Ave. Left onto Doctors Lake Drive. Left on Lawrence Road and home will be towards the end on your left.
Public Remarks: Orange Park pool home that has been lovingly maintained and updated - only two owners since 1978! Brand new flooring throughout - no carpet! Lawrence Road is tucked away off of Doctors Lake Drive and dead ends into Doctors Lake. The optional HOA fee allows access to the private community dock (rebuilt in 2017) $150 per year for dock access, $250 per year for small boat launch access). The interior of the home marries traditional charm with modern updates such as new flooring, appliances, custom accent walls, and remodeled bathrooms. The generously sized bedrooms ALL have walk in closets, and the abundance of storage continues throughout the home with 5 closets just in the hallways! The wall of windows overlooking the pool is the focal point of the light and bright living room with soaring ceilings and a wood burning fireplace making it a cozy place to gather or relax. The covered screened patio adds to the living space and can be enjoyed year-round for either watching your favorite
List Price/SqFt: 199.45
Sold Price/SqFt: 201.6

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Dead End Street Water Body Access Type: Association Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection