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.

5868 LAGOON CRUISE Way, Jacksonville, FL 32234 (MLS# 2168967)

5868 LAGOON CRUISE Way, Jacksonville, FL 32234

$379,990

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,529 Status: Pending

Current Price: $379,990 List Date: 10/13/2026 Last Modified: 11/02/2026

Overview

Description

Under Construction: Ready December 2026! Low Fixed Rates + Closing Costs Paid + Everything's Included. This beautiful Amalfi floor plan offers a two story home with a spacious, versatile floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. A private first floor bedroom offers flexibility for guests, a home office or a creative studio. The open concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room and breakfast nook, with direct access to the covered porch for easy indoor outdoor living. A formal dining room just off the foyer adds an elegant touch. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms provide comfortable private retreats, including a spacious owner's suite with a suite bathroom and walk in closet. A bonus room completes the upper level, offering the perfect space for a media room, playroom or additional gathering area. Includes a one-year builder warranty, dedicated customer service program, and 24-hour emergency service. (Conditions may apply)

Listing Details MLS# 2168967

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2529
Living Area Source: Builder
Year Built: 2026
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 100
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 2343.78
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-10-29
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From 32256: Take I-295 N toward I-10. Take I-10 W toward Lake City and continue to Exit 351 for FL-228/Normandy Blvd. Turn right onto Normandy Blvd and continue west. Turn onto Winding Mare Blvd, then
Public Remarks: Under Construction: Ready December 2026! Low Fixed Rates + Closing Costs Paid + Everything's Included. This beautiful Amalfi floor plan offers a two story home with a spacious, versatile floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. A private first floor bedroom offers flexibility for guests, a home office or a creative studio. The open concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room and breakfast nook, with direct access to the covered porch for easy indoor outdoor living. A formal dining room just off the foyer adds an elegant touch. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms provide comfortable private retreats, including a spacious owner's suite with a suite bathroom and walk in closet. A bonus room completes the upper level, offering the perfect space for a media room, playroom or additional gathering area. Includes a one-year builder warranty, dedicated customer service program, and 24-hour emergency service. (Conditions may apply)
List Price/SqFt: 150.25

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch; Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Under Construction Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Pantry; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Fiber Cement; Frame Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: Protected Preserve Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Dog Park; Jogging Path; Park; Playground Association Fee Includes: Cable TV Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-13

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 5868
Street Name: LAGOON CRUISE
Street Suffix: Way
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32234
MLS Area Major: 066-Cecil Commerce Area
Subdivision Name: Diamond Springs

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-02T13:29:40Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-10-20T13:37:50Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-10-31

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Room Information

Room Name
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Kitchen
Laundry
Dining Room

Listing Office: LENNAR REALTY INC

Last Updated: November - 02 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.