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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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3612 WATERSIDE Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2135083)

3612 WATERSIDE Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073

$625,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,436 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,860 Status: Closed

Current Price: $625,000 List Date: 3/17/2026 Last Modified: 5/17/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to your beautifully renovated Private Poolside Retreat tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac! Surrounded by mature trees, this home sits on a spacious 1/3-acre plus homesite that offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, flexibility, and Florida outdoor living. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence is not your typical cookie cutter home! Step inside to find bright, open living spaces with thoughtful updates throughout featuring a versatile floor plan perfect for modern living. Inside you will find a formal dining room, a dedicated study, and a huge flex room that can easily serve as a playroom, media room, or additional living space. Just off the primary suite is a private home office, perfect for working from home while maintaining separation from the main living areas, giving everyone space to work, relax, and gather.

Supplements: The owner's retreat is a sanctuary of its own, complete with a spa-inspired bathroom with a soaking tub, separate glass shower, and includes two oversized walk-in closets. Outdoor living is where this gem of a home truly shines. Step outside and discover your personal backyard oasis. Enjoy year-round relaxation in your screen-enclosed pool and ente ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2135083

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2762
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 3436
Year Built: 1993
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 350
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
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: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: 295 to US 17. At the intersection of US 17 and Kingsley take right on Kingsley / Left on Doctors Lake Drive. Continue on Doctors Lake Drive to Ashebourne subdivision / Turn Left / Home on left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to your beautifully renovated Private Poolside Retreat tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac! Surrounded by mature trees, this home sits on a spacious 1/3-acre plus homesite that offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, flexibility, and Florida outdoor living. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence is not your typical cookie cutter home! Step inside to find bright, open living spaces with thoughtful updates throughout featuring a versatile floor plan perfect for modern living. Inside you will find a formal dining room, a dedicated study, and a huge flex room that can easily serve as a playroom, media room, or additional living space. Just off the primary suite is a private home office, perfect for working from home while maintaining separation from the main living areas, giving everyone space to work, relax, and gather.
List Price/SqFt: 208.18
Sold Price/SqFt: 226.29

Property Features

Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Wood; Other Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen; Shed(s) Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Screen Enclosure Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Many Trees; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Pool; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Privacy; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Curbs; Street Lights; Suburban Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan