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.

3839 FERNGLEN Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32277 (MLS# 2153772)

3839 FERNGLEN Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32277

$295,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,718 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,166 Status: Pending

Current Price: $295,000 List Date: 7/03/2026 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

They don't build them like this anymore -- and they definitely don't come with lots like this anymore. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Jacksonville's established University Club neighborhood, this all-brick, single-story home sits on a rare .44-acre lot -- nearly half an acre of space to spread out, garden, park the boat or RV, add a pool, or build the workshop you've been dreaming about. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and roughly 1,600 square feet of solid, well-maintained living space ready for your personal touch. The home is comfortably livable as-is, but here's the real opportunity: bring your vision and your finishes, and put your own stamp on a home with great bones instead of paying top dollar for someone else's taste. Brick exterior means low maintenance for decades to come. Location is a quiet pocket of Arlington with quick access to the Arlington Expressway, downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, and the Mayport corridor. Homes on oversized cul-

Listing Details MLS# 2153772

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1718
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1974
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.44
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
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: I-295 S to FL-116 W/Merrill Rd. Take exit 46 from I-295 S. Take Hartsfield Rd and Fort Caroline Rd to Fernglen Dr
Public Remarks: They don't build them like this anymore -- and they definitely don't come with lots like this anymore. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Jacksonville's established University Club neighborhood, this all-brick, single-story home sits on a rare .44-acre lot -- nearly half an acre of space to spread out, garden, park the boat or RV, add a pool, or build the workshop you've been dreaming about. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and roughly 1,600 square feet of solid, well-maintained living space ready for your personal touch. The home is comfortably livable as-is, but here's the real opportunity: bring your vision and your finishes, and put your own stamp on a home with great bones instead of paying top dollar for someone else's taste. Brick exterior means low maintenance for decades to come. Location is a quiet pocket of Arlington with quick access to the Arlington Expressway, downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, and the Mayport corridor. Homes on oversized cul-
List Price/SqFt: 171.71

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Garage Utilities: Sewer Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-03

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 3839
Street Name: FERNGLEN
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32277
MLS Area Major: 041-Arlington
Subdivision Name: Woodmere

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-04T11:25:33Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-09-21T13:21:58Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-10-25

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Listing Office: MONUMENTAL REALTY SERVICES LLC

Last Updated: November - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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