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.

502 DEERCROFT Lane, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 2171665)

502 DEERCROFT Lane, Orange Park, FL 32065

$375,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,512 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active

Current Price: $375,000 List Date: 10/30/2026 Last Modified: 11/03/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation! This spacious and well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers over 2,500 square feet of comfortable living space, a flexible floor plan, and access to an impressive collection of neighborhood amenities. Built in 2014, the two-story home features an inviting entry foyer, a dedicated first-floor office with French doors, and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, a large center island with seating, and a walk-in pantry. Overlooking the kitchen, the generously sized family room is filled with natural light. The adjoining dining area opens directly onto a covered rear patio, extending the living space outdoors.

Supplements: Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including an exceptionally spacious primary suite with a recessed ceiling, large walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and separate walk-in shower. A generously sized upstairs laundry room offers additional convenience and storage. Outside, enjoy a covered patio overlooki ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2171665

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2512
Living Area Source: Owner
Year Built: 2014
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 576
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Forrest Hammock
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
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295, take Blanding Blvd south to Argyle Forest Blvd. Turn right and continue onto Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy. Turn right onto Drysdale Dr, left onto Forest Meadow Ln, left onto Grayfield Ln, then right onto Deercroft Ln. Home is on the left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation! This spacious and well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers over 2,500 square feet of comfortable living space, a flexible floor plan, and access to an impressive collection of neighborhood amenities. Built in 2014, the two-story home features an inviting entry foyer, a dedicated first-floor office with French doors, and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, a large center island with seating, and a walk-in pantry. Overlooking the kitchen, the generously sized family room is filled with natural light. The adjoining dining area opens directly onto a covered rear patio, extending the living space outdoors.
List Price/SqFt: 149.28

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Stone Veneer; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Fencing: Fenced; Full; Vinyl Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Barbecue; Community Pool; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Other Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional