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?

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.

553 CLERMONT Avenue S, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2170134)

553 CLERMONT Avenue S, Orange Park, FL 32073

$249,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,338 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active

Current Price: $249,900 List Date: 10/20/2026 Last Modified: 10/20/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is located in the Bellair neighborhood. The inviting interior features an open floor plan that creates a seamless flow throughout the main living spaces. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite countertops and white appliances, offering a highly functional area for cooking and daily life. Step outside to enjoy a private, fully fenced-in backyard. The property offers the convenience of Orange Park living, with easy access to the greater Jacksonville area. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 2170134

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1338
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1970
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Blanding Blvd (FL-21), head east on Kingsley Ave for approximately 1.2 miles. Turn right onto S Clermont Ave and continue south for about 0.5 miles. 553 S Clermont Ave will be on your left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is located in the Bellair neighborhood. The inviting interior features an open floor plan that creates a seamless flow throughout the main living spaces. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite countertops and white appliances, offering a highly functional area for cooking and daily life. Step outside to enjoy a private, fully fenced-in backyard. The property offers the convenience of Orange Park living, with easy access to the greater Jacksonville area. Schedule your private showing today!
List Price/SqFt: 186.77

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Refrigerator Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s) Flooring: Laminate; Luxury Vinyl; Vinyl Utilities: Sewer Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Carport Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bathroom 3; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Living Room; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-20

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 553
Street Name: CLERMONT
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: S
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 132-Bellair/Grove Park
Subdivision Name: Bellair

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-20T22:55:30Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Room Types

Bathroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Primary Bedroom	Main	12.00	14.00
Bedroom 2	Main	10.00	10.00
Bedroom 3	Main	10.00	10.00
Bathroom 3	Main	13.00	14.00

Documents

Special Warranty ›

Seller Addendum ›

Flood Disclosure ›

Lead Based Paint Disclosure ›

Sellers Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: ENTERA REALTY LLC

Last Updated: October - 20 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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