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.

423 BRIGHTON Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 1102911)

423 BRIGHTON Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

$160,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,315 Status: Closed

Current Price: $160,000 List Date: 4/03/2021 Last Modified: 4/30/2026

Overview

Description

4 bedroom / 2 bath home, in desired Clay county. This home is perfect for an investor or first time home buyer. Open floor plan boasts tile and carpet throughout. Master bedroom has a walk-in shower.

Listing Details MLS# 1102911

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1315
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1961
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Entry Level: Yes
Directions: Take 295 to Blanding Blvd. Go South. Turn left onto Edson Dr. Turn right onto Brighton Ave. Home on the right.
Public Remarks: 4 bedroom / 2 bath home, in desired Clay county. This home is perfect for an investor or first time home buyer. Open floor plan boasts tile and carpet throughout. Master bedroom has a walk-in shower.
List Price/SqFt: 114.07
Sold Price/SqFt: 121.67

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Refrigerator Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Private Sewer Construction Materials: Concrete Other Structures: Shed(s) Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2021-04-02

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 423
Street Name: BRIGHTON
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 132-Bellair/Grove Park
Subdivision Name: Belair

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2021-05-07T11:55:22Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-04-14
Close Date: 2021-04-23
Close Price: 160000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Storage Room: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y

More Information

Listing Office: UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY

Last Updated: April - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Zelda Greenberg is a real estate agent affiliated with Legacy Realty Group North Florida, Inc., a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by equal housing opportunity laws. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. All material presented is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources that are deemed reliable but subject to price changes, condition, sale, withdrawal, and errors & omissions.