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.

3691 HERSCHEL Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 2172154)

3691 HERSCHEL Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205

New Listing

$1,295,000

Primary Bathroom Walk in Zero Entry Shower

Bathroom for secondary bedroom 1st floor

Garage Apartment Deck with Views into Boone Park

Located right off Boone Park and 5 minute walk to Shoppes of Avondale

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,859 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,295,000 List Date: 11/04/2026 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own an award-winning property in the heart of historic Avondale, just steps from Boone Park and a five-minute walk to the Shoppes of Avondale. Built in 2021 by Bold City Properties, specializing in historically inspired new construction, this beautiful home combines timeless architectural charm with modern amenities. Recognized by Riverside Avondale Preservation for both the new home construction and restoration of the original 1922 garage and guest house.Offering 2,859 combined square feet, the property features 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, including a 5-bedroom, 3-bath main residence with a dedicated home office. Interior highlights include engineered hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings on both levels, a gas fireplace, a first-floor primary suite, and a covered, screened-in back porch.The beautifully restored 1922 garage features custom historic-style garage doors, epoxy flooring, and a functional workspace. Above, a charming studio guest apartment offers

Supplements: original refinished hardwood floors, a full kitchen, and full bathroom. Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, the apartment provides excellent flexibility for rental income, extended family, or private guest accommodations. Separate alleyway access allows guests to come and go without affecting the main home's parking or privacy. An exception ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2172154

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2859
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: Yes
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x125
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: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Roosevelt take st johns ave to Herschel street, home is 1 in from Boone Park.
Public Remarks: A rare opportunity to own an award-winning property in the heart of historic Avondale, just steps from Boone Park and a five-minute walk to the Shoppes of Avondale. Built in 2021 by Bold City Properties, specializing in historically inspired new construction, this beautiful home combines timeless architectural charm with modern amenities. Recognized by Riverside Avondale Preservation for both the new home construction and restoration of the original 1922 garage and guest house.Offering 2,859 combined square feet, the property features 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, including a 5-bedroom, 3-bath main residence with a dedicated home office. Interior highlights include engineered hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings on both levels, a gas fireplace, a first-floor primary suite, and a covered, screened-in back porch.The beautifully restored 1922 garage features custom historic-style garage doors, epoxy flooring, and a functional workspace. Above, a charming studio guest apartment offers
List Price/SqFt: 452.96

Property Features

Architectural Style: Historic Levels: Two Accessory Dwelling Information: Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Range; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher; ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Instant Hot Water; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Fireplace Features: Gas; Other Interior Features: Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Marble; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Irrigation; Oven; Refrigerator Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Fire Alarm; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Fiber Cement Other Structures: Guest House Exterior Features: Balcony Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened; Side Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Detached; Garage Lot Features: Historic Area; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Trees/Woods; Other Current Use: Investment; Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan