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.

4300 SOUTH BEACH Parkway 2105, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (MLS# 1114132)

4300 SOUTH BEACH Parkway 2105, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

$352,100

Open House Optics Amenities - Valencia G

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,488 Status: Closed

Current Price: $352,100 List Date: 6/12/2021 Last Modified: 2/09/2025

Overview

Description

HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY 6/17/2021. Please read private remarks and see documents tab. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is located in the coveted gated community of Valencia at South Beach. Tile floors flow throughout common living areas. New HVAC. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, food prep island, pantry, and a plenty of cabinets. Spacious owner's suite has vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, a separate tub and shower, and a large window that bathes the room in natural light. Relax on your oversized private balcony. Unit includes a storage closet down the hall. Enjoy resort-style living with amenities like the pool, clubhouse, fitness center, grill and picnic area, fire pit, sauna, and gardens.

Supplements: Located within walking distance from beaches, Target, Publix, ACE Hardware, and more! Less than 5 minutes from 202. Less than 10 minutes to Mayo Clinic.

Listing Details MLS# 1114132

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1488
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2007
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 437.19
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: JTB take exit south beach pkwy, Right turn at south beach pkwy, take a first right turn in to Valencia. After entering a gate turn left. Building #2000 is straight ahead. Visitor parking is on street.
Public Remarks: HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY 6/17/2021. Please read private remarks and see documents tab. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is located in the coveted gated community of Valencia at South Beach. Tile floors flow throughout common living areas. New HVAC. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, food prep island, pantry, and a plenty of cabinets. Spacious owner's suite has vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, a separate tub and shower, and a large window that bathes the room in natural light. Relax on your oversized private balcony. Unit includes a storage closet down the hall. Enjoy resort-style living with amenities like the pool, clubhouse, fitness center, grill and picnic area, fire pit, sauna, and gardens.
List Price/SqFt: 236.56
Sold Price/SqFt: 236.63

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Condo-NA Architectural Style: Flat Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Exterior Features: Balcony Parking Features: Additional Parking; Covered Lot Features: Other Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Management - Full Time; Management - On Site; Sauna; Spa/Hot Tub Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Condominium
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2021-06-07

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 4300
Street Name: SOUTH BEACH
Street Suffix: Parkway
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32250
MLS Area Major: 214-Jacksonville Beach-SW
Subdivision Name: Valencia

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-17T01:56:00Z
Major Change Type: Price Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2021-06-12T00:50:11Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-06-18
Close Date: 2021-07-30
Close Price: 352100

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Storage Room: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Club Amenities-Game Room: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Condo Restrictions-Pet Restrictions: Y, Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Condo Restrictions-Governed Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y