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?

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.

443 RED FERN Court, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2164334)

443 RED FERN Court, Orange Park, FL 32073

$335,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,487 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active

Current Price: $335,000 List Date: 9/19/2026 Last Modified: 10/26/2026

Overview

Description

BUYER OPPORTUNITY — DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! Qualified buyers may be eligible for up to $25,000 in Down Payment Assistance (DPA) to help make homeownership more attainable. Move-in ready! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an inviting open floor plan with a versatile front room featuring French doors and a closet—perfect as a 4th bedroom, home office, playroom, or den. The beautifully updated kitchen features quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, while LVP flooring, decorative mouldings and wainscoting add character throughout the main living areas. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, formal dining space, and plenty of room for entertaining. Major improvements include new HVAC and windows in 2024, plus a water softener system. Outside, the huge fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for pets, play, gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Conveniently located near NAS Jax, major highways, schools, shopping and dining.

Listing Details MLS# 2164334

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1908
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2487
Year Built: 1997
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 154
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Sweetbriar
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Blanding Blvd S., right onto Argyle Forest Blvd. Left onto Cheswick Oak Ave. Right onto Sweetbriar Dr. To Left onto Red Fern Ct.
Public Remarks: BUYER OPPORTUNITY — DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! Qualified buyers may be eligible for up to $25,000 in Down Payment Assistance (DPA) to help make homeownership more attainable. Move-in ready! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an inviting open floor plan with a versatile front room featuring French doors and a closet—perfect as a 4th bedroom, home office, playroom, or den. The beautifully updated kitchen features quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, while LVP flooring, decorative mouldings and wainscoting add character throughout the main living areas. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, formal dining space, and plenty of room for entertaining. Major improvements include new HVAC and windows in 2024, plus a water softener system. Outside, the huge fully fenced backyard offers plenty of room for pets, play, gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Conveniently located near NAS Jax, major highways, schools, shopping and dining.
List Price/SqFt: 175.58

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Dead End Street Fencing: Privacy; Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Community Features: Sidewalks Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-10

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 443
Street Name: RED FERN
Street Suffix: Court
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 139-Oakleaf/Orange Park/NW Clay County
Subdivision Name: Sweetbriar

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-24T16:03:17Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-10-24T16:03:17Z

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Green Energy

Ownership: Seller Owned

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Listing Office: MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE

Last Updated: October - 26 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.