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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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527 RYKER Way, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 950012)

527 RYKER Way, Orange Park, FL 32065

$172,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,553 Status: Closed

Current Price: $172,000 List Date: 8/01/2018 Last Modified: 1/21/2026

Overview

Description

The perfect fit! 3-year-old tastefully upgraded town home just minutes to shopping and schools with easy access to the new First Coast Expressway. First floor features tile throughout, drop zone station & ½ bath off foyer. Enter into an open concept floor plan perfect for entertaining family & friends. Wonderfully sized family room flows through to dining room and into upgraded kitchen featuring quartz counter tops w/ counter bar for added seating, stainless steel appliances, 42'' inch cabinets & prep-island. Builder standards make this home energy efficient with plenty of natural light & high ceilings. Owner's suite located upstairs & separated from other 2 bedrooms and bath. Suite features tray ceiling w/ owner's bath oasis, walk-in shower & closet, separate soaker tub & double vanity.

Supplements: Laundry room conveniently located upstairs. Residents enjoy Phase 1 and 2 of Oakleaf Plantation Amenities, including resort style water parks, soccer and baseball field, tennis and basketball courts, private function spaces and two fitness facilities.

Listing Details MLS# 950012

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1553
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2015
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 125
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Willowbrook @Oakleaf
Association Phone: (904) 733-3334
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1340
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: I-295 N to Collins Rd,L onto Collins Rd, L onto Old Middleburg Rd S, continue onto Oakleaf Village Parkway,R onto Plantation Oaks Blvd,R onto Aubrey Ln, R onto Ryker Way, town home will be on the left
Public Remarks: The perfect fit! 3-year-old tastefully upgraded town home just minutes to shopping and schools with easy access to the new First Coast Expressway. First floor features tile throughout, drop zone station & ½ bath off foyer. Enter into an open concept floor plan perfect for entertaining family & friends. Wonderfully sized family room flows through to dining room and into upgraded kitchen featuring quartz counter tops w/ counter bar for added seating, stainless steel appliances, 42'' inch cabinets & prep-island. Builder standards make this home energy efficient with plenty of natural light & high ceilings. Owner's suite located upstairs & separated from other 2 bedrooms and bath. Suite features tray ceiling w/ owner's bath oasis, walk-in shower & closet, separate soaker tub & double vanity.
List Price/SqFt: 108.18
Sold Price/SqFt: 110.75

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Appliances; Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Maintenance Grounds; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Association Fee Includes: Pest Control Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2018-08-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 527
Street Name: RYKER
Street Suffix: Way
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32065
MLS Area Major: 139-Oakleaf/Orange Park/NW Clay County
Subdivision Name: Oakleaf Plantation

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2018-09-23T22:28:04Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-08-13
Close Date: 2018-09-21
Close Price: 172000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Storage Room: Y, Mandatory Fees: Y, Club Amenities-Nature Trails: Y, Football Field(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Club Amenities-Bike Path: Y, Soccer Field(s): Y, Baseball Field(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Townhouse: Y

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Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Utility Room
Kitchen	First	8.75	14.00	Area: 117 sqft
Family Room	First	15.25	13.00	Area: 199 sqft
Other	First	12.25	19.91	Garage; Area: 240 sqft
Primary Bedroom	Second	12.25	13.66	Area: 167 sqft
Bedroom 1	Second	12.25	17.33	Area: 147 sqft
Bedroom 2	Second	9.75	11.00	Area: 107 sqft
Dining Room	First	9.33	13.33	Area: 26 sqft, Separate Dining Room

Listing Office: ANCHOR TODAY REALTY, LLC.

Last Updated: January - 21 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.