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.

5659 TEMPLE Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (MLS# 2171483)

5659 TEMPLE Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

New Listing

$245,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,027 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active

Current Price: $245,000 List Date: 10/29/2026 Last Modified: 11/02/2026

Overview

Description

First time home buyer charmer alert! This two bedroom one bath mid-century modern concrete block house is a great place to start to building your equity and stop paying someone else's mortgage with your rent check! Located in a very solid neighborhood on .18 of an acre, this home is close to San Marco, Mandarin and more, everything you need is close by from shops to restaurants, parks and schools. Brand new roof, new windows, new LVP flooring in the common areas, freshly painted interior and exterior. This home is move-in ready for you to host your family for the holidays!

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Saturday, November 7, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Listing Details MLS# 2171483

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
Living Area: 1027
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1950
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
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
Direction Faces: West
Directions: Head west on University Blvd. Turn right on Temple Rd. Property is on the right.
Public Remarks: First time home buyer charmer alert! This two bedroom one bath mid-century modern concrete block house is a great place to start to building your equity and stop paying someone else's mortgage with your rent check! Located in a very solid neighborhood on .18 of an acre, this home is close to San Marco, Mandarin and more, everything you need is close by from shops to restaurants, parks and schools. Brand new roof, new windows, new LVP flooring in the common areas, freshly painted interior and exterior. This home is move-in ready for you to host your family for the holidays!
List Price/SqFt: 238.56

Property Features

Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern Levels: One Appliances: Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Freezer; Ice Maker; Refrigerator Flooring: Carpet; Luxury Vinyl Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Electric Heating: Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Block Other Structures: Shed(s) Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached Carport; On Street Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential 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: 2026-10-29

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 5659
Street Name: TEMPLE
Street Suffix: Road
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32207
MLS Area Major: 012-San Jose
Subdivision Name: Longwood

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-29T20:10:06Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: November - 02 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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