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.

525 3RD Street N 301, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (MLS# 2159261)

525 3RD Street N 301, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

$3,200

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,373 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 436 Status: Closed

Current Price: $3,200 List Date: 8/08/2026 Last Modified: 9/23/2026

Overview

Description

Luxe Jacksonville Beach Living Just Steps from the Ocean! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained **end-unit condo** in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. As locals, we know this location offers the best of the beach lifestyle -- morning walks by the ocean, easy access to favorite restaurants, local shops, and everything that makes Jacksonville Beach such a special place to call home. This bright and inviting residence features an abundance of natural light, an open living space, a well-appointed kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and a private balcony perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. Located in the desirable Pier Point community, residents enjoy secure building access, elevator service, pool, gym and clubhouse amenities in a prime location just steps from the beach and all that Jacksonville Beach has to offer. *Schedule your showing with us today! Minimum 12 Month Rental. Pets OK for a fee. 18+ for Applications

Listing Details MLS# 2159261

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Unit Type: End Unit
Living Area: 1373
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2007
Lot Size Acres: 0.01
Association YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: 4
Entry Level: 3
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Beach Blvd, head north on 3rd St N. Turn right onto 5th Ave N. Enter Pier Point Condominium entrance at 4th Ave N - closest entrance. Take elevator to 3rd floor, end Unit 301.
Public Remarks: Luxe Jacksonville Beach Living Just Steps from the Ocean! Welcome home to this beautifully maintained **end-unit condo** in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. As locals, we know this location offers the best of the beach lifestyle -- morning walks by the ocean, easy access to favorite restaurants, local shops, and everything that makes Jacksonville Beach such a special place to call home. This bright and inviting residence features an abundance of natural light, an open living space, a well-appointed kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and a private balcony perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze. Located in the desirable Pier Point community, residents enjoy secure building access, elevator service, pool, gym and clubhouse amenities in a prime location just steps from the beach and all that Jacksonville Beach has to offer. *Schedule your showing with us today! Minimum 12 Month Rental. Pets OK for a fee. 18+ for Applications
List Price/SqFt: 2.26
Sold Price/SqFt: 2.33

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Stacked Interior Features: Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit Exterior Features: Balcony Spa Features: Community Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Elevator(s); Fitness Center Water Source: Public Parking Features: Assigned; Garage Security Features: Secured Lobby Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes; Number Limit

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/eKKnGdw
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-08-03
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-09-10

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 525
Street Name: 3RD
Street Suffix: Street
Street Direction Suffix: N
State: FL
County: Duval
Postal Code: 32250
MLS Area Major: 211-Jacksonville Beach-NE
Subdivision Name: Pier Point

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-09-23T12:59:17Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-08-05
Close Date: 2026-09-21
Close Price: 3200

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 50

More Information

Listing Office: REAL BROKER LLC

Last Updated: September - 23 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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