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.

4090 WATERVALE Way, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 980434)

4090 WATERVALE Way, Orange Park, FL 32065

$245,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,929 Status: Closed

Current Price: $245,000 List Date: 2/20/2019 Last Modified: 1/12/2026

Overview

Description

THE HOME THAT HAS IT ALL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. NO CDD. Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located inside of CUL-DE-SAC. Spacious kitchen with granite counter tops and center island. Crown molding throughout entire 1st floor and master bedroom. Master bedroom on main floor. 2 bedrooms upstairs with a separate tv/game room loft upstairs. Beautiful screened in lanai overlooking large pond. No home behind you blocking your wonderful views.

Listing Details MLS# 980434

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1929
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2013
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 411
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: From I-295, South on Blanding, Right on Argyle Forest approx., 6 miles, Right on Plantation Oaks, Right on Forest Meadow Ln., Left on Watervale Way
Public Remarks: THE HOME THAT HAS IT ALL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. NO CDD. Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located inside of CUL-DE-SAC. Spacious kitchen with granite counter tops and center island. Crown molding throughout entire 1st floor and master bedroom. Master bedroom on main floor. 2 bedrooms upstairs with a separate tv/game room loft upstairs. Beautiful screened in lanai overlooking large pond. No home behind you blocking your wonderful views.
List Price/SqFt: 127.53
Sold Price/SqFt: 127.01

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Doors; Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Community Pool; Jogging Path; Playground; Tennis Court(s) 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: 2019-02-20

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 4090
Street Name: WATERVALE
Street Suffix: Way
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: 2023-11-14T09:05:30Z
Major Change Type: Price Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2019-03-31T15:01:01Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2019-04-04
Close Date: 2019-05-15
Close Price: 245000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y

More Information

Listing Office: UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY

Last Updated: January - 12 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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