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.

489 CLERMONT Avenue S, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2104196)

489 CLERMONT Avenue S, Orange Park, FL 32073

$258,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,694 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed

Current Price: $258,000 List Date: 8/16/2025 Last Modified: 12/17/2025

Overview

Description

BRAND NEW ROOF AND A/C!! Welcome to this lovely 4 bedroom home in the charming neighborhood of Bellair. Express your inner Chef in this completely updated large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Owner's suite offers private updated bathroom and walk-in closet. Guest bathroom has been updated as well. Covered rear patio offers view of the spacious backyard. Schedule your showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 2104196

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1694
Living Area Source: Measured
Year Built: 1972
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: I-295 to Blanding South, Left on Edson Dr, then Right on Valderia Dr. Travel to Bonnlyn Dr and turn Right. At the turn, turn onto Clermont Ave. The home is on the left.
Public Remarks: BRAND NEW ROOF AND A/C!! Welcome to this lovely 4 bedroom home in the charming neighborhood of Bellair. Express your inner Chef in this completely updated large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Owner's suite offers private updated bathroom and walk-in closet. Guest bathroom has been updated as well. Covered rear patio offers view of the spacious backyard. Schedule your showing today!
List Price/SqFt: 156.43
Sold Price/SqFt: 152.3

Property Features

Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Sidewalks Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-15

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 489
Street Name: CLERMONT
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: S
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 132-Bellair/Grove Park
Subdivision Name: Bellair

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-05T18:05:51Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-11-06
Close Date: 2025-12-05
Close Price: 258000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Last Updated: December - 17 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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