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.

5177 JULINGTON FOREST Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32258 (MLS# 2171723)

5177 JULINGTON FOREST Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32258

New Listing

$490,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,939 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Active

Current Price: $490,000 List Date: 10/31/2026 Last Modified: 10/31/2026

Overview

Description

This 3-bedroom pool home is in the heart of Julington Forest where mature oaks and landscaping greet you, along with a neighborhood self-service farmer's market produce stand. Split bedroom floor plan with large bedrooms. Vaulted ceilings with beams in the great room and primary bedroom. Dedicated play room could also be a study room or a micro home office. Classic wood-burning fireplace. Functional range hood. LVT flooring throughout...zero carpeting. Large, screened porch and fenced backyard. No HOA, no CDD.

Listing Details MLS# 2171723

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1939
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1982
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
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: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 go west on Old St. Augustine Rd. Turn left onto Caron Rd. Turn left onto Julington Creek Rd. Turn right onto Julington Forest Rd S. Home is on the left.
Public Remarks: This 3-bedroom pool home is in the heart of Julington Forest where mature oaks and landscaping greet you, along with a neighborhood self-service farmer's market produce stand. Split bedroom floor plan with large bedrooms. Vaulted ceilings with beams in the great room and primary bedroom. Dedicated play room could also be a study room or a micro home office. Classic wood-burning fireplace. Functional range hood. LVT flooring throughout...zero carpeting. Large, screened porch and fenced backyard. No HOA, no CDD.
List Price/SqFt: 252.71

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Flooring: Luxury Vinyl; Tile Laundry Features: In Garage Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Electric Heat; Heated Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Few Trees Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood Current Use: Investment; Residential Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan; Other

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-05

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 5177
Street Name: JULINGTON FOREST
Street Suffix: Drive
Street Direction Suffix: S
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32258
MLS Area Major: 014-Mandarin
Subdivision Name: Julington Forest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-31T05:24:50Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: October - 31 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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