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.

516 KEVIN Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2158736)

516 KEVIN Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073

$314,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,844 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed

Current Price: $314,900 List Date: 8/06/2026 Last Modified: 10/12/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home located in the Bellair neighborhood! This home features a bright and welcoming open-concept floor plan designed for seamless everyday living and effortless entertaining. The cozy living room centers around a fireplace, creating an inviting space to relax. Overlooking the living area, the kitchen comes equipped with granite countertops and a mix of sleek black and stainless-steel appliances. The primary suite serves as a true retreat, featuring a generous, large walk-in closet and an attached primary bathroom. Step outside to enjoy a private, fully fenced backyard--ideal for outdoor relaxation, gardening, and gatherings. With its central Orange Park location, this home keeps you close to schools, dining, and commuter routes. Schedule your private showing today! One or more photos in this listing have been virtually staged. One or more photos in this listing have been virtually staged.

Listing Details MLS# 2158736

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1844
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1983
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Association YN: No
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
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: To reach **516 Kevin Dr** from the I-295 Beltway, take Exit 12 for **SR-21 S / Blanding Blvd** and head south into Orange Park for about 1.5 miles. Turn left (east) onto **Kingsley Ave**, drive roughly half a mile, and then turn left (north) onto **Bellair Blvd**. Follow Bellair Blvd through the residential neighborhood until it dead-ends at a T-intersection, then turn right (east) onto **Kevin Dr
Public Remarks: Welcome to this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home located in the Bellair neighborhood! This home features a bright and welcoming open-concept floor plan designed for seamless everyday living and effortless entertaining. The cozy living room centers around a fireplace, creating an inviting space to relax. Overlooking the living area, the kitchen comes equipped with granite countertops and a mix of sleek black and stainless-steel appliances. The primary suite serves as a true retreat, featuring a generous, large walk-in closet and an attached primary bathroom. Step outside to enjoy a private, fully fenced backyard--ideal for outdoor relaxation, gardening, and gatherings. With its central Orange Park location, this home keeps you close to schools, dining, and commuter routes. Schedule your private showing today! One or more photos in this listing have been virtually staged. One or more photos in this listing have been virtually staged.
List Price/SqFt: 170.77
Sold Price/SqFt: 170.77

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Smart Thermostat Flooring: Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom