Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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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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538 BLUE GRASS Court, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2131596)

538 BLUE GRASS Court, Orange Park, FL 32073

$335,000

Virtual Tour

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,770 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,988 Status: Closed

Current Price: $335,000 List Date: 2/24/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

New Roof/Hardi Board siding since 2024. New paint inside and out. Granite kitchen counter tops. New sink, disposal and fixtures. Home appliances included. Bay window breakfast nook. Large pantry. Indoor laundry room. Formal dining room. All wood den, vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Lanai and backyard patio. Hallway has coat and linen closets and connects all bed and bathrooms. Bathrooms are tiled bathing facilities, new quartz counters, basins, fixtures and lighting. Primary bathroom private WC, tiled shower and walk-in closet. 3 of the 4 bedrooms have carpet and 2 smaller walk-in closets. Vinyl plank flooring major traffic areas and main bedroom. Two-car garage has above ceiling storage, air handler/HVAC (Replaced 2021) and a Rainbird sprinkler system. Home behind Orange Park High School, HCA Hospital and an abundance of local shopping and eating. Several grade and middle schools are within walking distance. There is a common area for gatherings with a fishing pond.

Listing Details MLS# 2131596

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2014
Living Area Source: Owner
Building Area Total: 2770
Year Built: 1977
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 96
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
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: Negotiable
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Turn South on Blanding Blvd. State Rd 21 S Drive 2.8 mi and turn left onto Belmont Blvd. Drive East 0.4 mi and turn left onto Blue Grass Ct.
Public Remarks: New Roof/Hardi Board siding since 2024. New paint inside and out. Granite kitchen counter tops. New sink, disposal and fixtures. Home appliances included. Bay window breakfast nook. Large pantry. Indoor laundry room. Formal dining room. All wood den, vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Lanai and backyard patio. Hallway has coat and linen closets and connects all bed and bathrooms. Bathrooms are tiled bathing facilities, new quartz counters, basins, fixtures and lighting. Primary bathroom private WC, tiled shower and walk-in closet. 3 of the 4 bedrooms have carpet and 2 smaller walk-in closets. Vinyl plank flooring major traffic areas and main bedroom. Two-car garage has above ceiling storage, air handler/HVAC (Replaced 2021) and a Rainbird sprinkler system. Home behind Orange Park High School, HCA Hospital and an abundance of local shopping and eating. Several grade and middle schools are within walking distance. There is a common area for gatherings with a fishing pond.
List Price/SqFt: 169.81
Sold Price/SqFt: 166.34

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Plumbed For Ice Maker; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Solar Tube(s); Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Corner Lot; Cul-De-Sac Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood Current Use: Residential Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-02-23

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 538
Street Name: BLUE GRASS
Street Suffix: Court
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 135-Park West/Montclair
Subdivision Name: Park West

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-08T18:43:25Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-24
Close Date: 2026-05-08
Close Price: 335000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: JACK KELLER INC

Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.