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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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440 BLAKE Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2157884)

440 BLAKE Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

$279,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,541 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 31,363 Status: Active

Current Price: $279,900 List Date: 7/31/2026 Last Modified: 9/29/2026

Overview

Description

Natural beauty and privacy surround this cozy 2/2 cottage in Town of Orange Park. Home is ideally situated on a huge 3/4 acre treed lot, tucked quietly away from traffic and located only one block away from coveted Orange Park Elementary! The large kitchen with huge island and breakfast bar is truly a chef's delight. The adjoining living room is very spacious and provides lots of natural light and comfort, making this space the true heart of this home. The oversized one-car garage with workshop and two-car carport offer plenty of covered parking. Conveniently located within walking distance to the St. Johns River, Winn Dixie, the public library and several popular restaurants. A short drive to all the medical facilities on Kingsley Avenue and only 5 miles south of NAS Jax.

Listing Details MLS# 2157884

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1541
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1989
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.72
Lot Size Dimensions: 160 x 189
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295, travel south on Hwy. 17/Park Avenue. Turn right onto Blake Avenue. The driveway for the home will be on your left just before reaching Plainfield Avenue.
Public Remarks: Natural beauty and privacy surround this cozy 2/2 cottage in Town of Orange Park. Home is ideally situated on a huge 3/4 acre treed lot, tucked quietly away from traffic and located only one block away from coveted Orange Park Elementary! The large kitchen with huge island and breakfast bar is truly a chef's delight. The adjoining living room is very spacious and provides lots of natural light and comfort, making this space the true heart of this home. The oversized one-car garage with workshop and two-car carport offer plenty of covered parking. Conveniently located within walking distance to the St. Johns River, Winn Dixie, the public library and several popular restaurants. A short drive to all the medical facilities on Kingsley Avenue and only 5 miles south of NAS Jax.
List Price/SqFt: 181.64

Property Features

Architectural Style: Cottage Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island Flooring: Tile Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public; Well Sewer: Public Sewer Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Parking Features: Additional Parking; Carport; Covered; Detached; Garage; Guest; RV Access/Parking Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Possession: Close Of Escrow; Other Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-29

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 440
Street Name: BLAKE
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 133-North Orange Park
Subdivision Name: Morgans

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-09-29T23:04:49Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-09-29T23:04:49Z

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Listing Office: ALL REAL ESTATE OPTIONS INC

Last Updated: September - 29 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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