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?

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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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5001 RIPPLE RUSH Drive N, Jacksonville, FL 32257 (MLS# 2170204)

5001 RIPPLE RUSH Drive N, Jacksonville, FL 32257

$2,800

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Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,503 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,682 Status: Pending

Current Price: $2,800 List Date: 10/21/2026 Last Modified: 10/28/2026

Overview

Description

Fantastic pool home in Mandarin! Rent includes professional pool & lawn care, pest control and semi-annual AC maintenance. Walking distance to elementary and middle schools. Freshly painted interior, newly painted pool deck and refreshed landscaping. Beautiful wood plank tile throughout all living areas, dark wood-look laminate in bedrooms. Granite countertops, stylish & functional kitchen. Primary suite on opposite side of home from other bedrooms to allow for privacy. Neighborhood is quiet and established. Close to great shopping, dining and grocery stores. Convenient to the beaches and downtown Jacksonville. Please read carefully before inquiring Prospective tenants must earn 2.5x the rental amount (GROSS), have clean rental history and submit to a credit (680 minimum) and background check. Credit report must reflect zero accounts in collections, no past due accounts and no judgments or liens. Owner is a licensed Realtor

Listing Details MLS# 2170204

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2248
Living Area Source: Assessor
Building Area Total: 2503
Year Built: 1993
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.36
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Southeast
Directions: Heading South on Old St. Augustine Rd. make left onto Hood Rd. Make right into Mallard Cove, home is 1st on the right.
Public Remarks: Fantastic pool home in Mandarin! Rent includes professional pool & lawn care, pest control and semi-annual AC maintenance. Walking distance to elementary and middle schools. Freshly painted interior, newly painted pool deck and refreshed landscaping. Beautiful wood plank tile throughout all living areas, dark wood-look laminate in bedrooms. Granite countertops, stylish & functional kitchen. Primary suite on opposite side of home from other bedrooms to allow for privacy. Neighborhood is quiet and established. Close to great shopping, dining and grocery stores. Convenient to the beaches and downtown Jacksonville. Please read carefully before inquiring Prospective tenants must earn 2.5x the rental amount (GROSS), have clean rental history and submit to a credit (680 minimum) and background check. Credit report must reflect zero accounts in collections, no past due accounts and no judgments or liens. Owner is a licensed Realtor
List Price/SqFt: 1.25

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Exterior Maintenance; HVAC Maintenance; Pest Control; Pool Maintenance; Repairs; Taxes Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Pool Fencing: Fenced; Privacy; Wood Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Paved Road Frontage Type: City Street Rent Includes: Other Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Cable TV; Electricity; Hot Water; Water Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions; Number Limit

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/sVfV8gk
RentEdge Syndication Y/N: Yes
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-21
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-11-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 5001
Street Name: RIPPLE RUSH
Street Suffix: Drive
Street Direction Suffix: N
State: FL
County: Duval
Postal Code: 32257
MLS Area Major: 013-Beauclerc/Mandarin North
Subdivision Name: Mallard Cove

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-28T00:47:52Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-10-23

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Accessory Dwelling Information

Bathrooms: 2

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 75
Pet Fee/Deposit: 300
Security Deposit: 2800

Documents

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Listing Office: BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY

Last Updated: October - 28 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.