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.

3935 CONNECTICUT Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 854317)

3935 CONNECTICUT Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32065

$239,990

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,003 Status: Closed

Current Price: $239,990 List Date: 4/21/2017 Last Modified: 12/22/2025

Overview

Description

Popular single story Hayden Plan soon to be available in Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation! Kitchen features stainless appliances including combo microwave oven/hood and glass top stove, 42'' flat panel cabinets in Spice, single basin undercounter mount sink and raised bartop at island. Enjoy volume ceilings in the spacious main living area, upgraded with tile flooring. Impressive tray ceiling in Owner's Suite along with separate garden tub and beautiful tile shower. Covered patio, fully landscaped yard with irrigation system, KB Connect networking packaging and hardwired security system make this Energy Star home a great selection for peace of mind and comfortable living. Welcome Home!

Listing Details MLS# 854317

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2003
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 2016
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 357
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Forest Hammock
Association Phone: 904-448-3630
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Directions: From I-295, exit 12 Blanding Blvd heading south. Turn right on Argyle Forest Blvd., which becomes Oakleaf Plantation Parkway. After 1.5 miles, turn right on Drysdale Drive to community on right.
Public Remarks: Popular single story Hayden Plan soon to be available in Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation! Kitchen features stainless appliances including combo microwave oven/hood and glass top stove, 42'' flat panel cabinets in Spice, single basin undercounter mount sink and raised bartop at island. Enjoy volume ceilings in the spacious main living area, upgraded with tile flooring. Impressive tray ceiling in Owner's Suite along with separate garden tub and beautiful tile shower. Covered patio, fully landscaped yard with irrigation system, KB Connect networking packaging and hardwired security system make this Energy Star home a great selection for peace of mind and comfortable living. Welcome Home!
List Price/SqFt: 119.82
Sold Price/SqFt: 119.82

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional Accessibility Features: Accessible Common Area Property Condition: Under Construction Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Appliances; Doors; HVAC; Lighting; Windows Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco; Vinyl Siding Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Community Pool; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2016-11-07

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 3935
Street Name: CONNECTICUT
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32065
MLS Area Major: 139-Oakleaf/Orange Park/NW Clay County
Subdivision Name: Forest Hammock

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2017-06-22T17:53:17Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2017-06-01
Close Date: 2017-06-22
Close Price: 239990

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Interior aMENITIES-Prewired Audio: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Structure Builder: KB Home, Seller May Pay Closing: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Builder Warranty: Y, Energy Features-Ridge Vents: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y

More Information

Room Information

Room Name
Great Room
Office

Listing Office: ROUND TABLE REALTY

Last Updated: December - 22 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.