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.

6030 HECKSCHER Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226 (MLS# 2170780)

6030 HECKSCHER Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226

$1,999,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,651 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,473 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,999,000 List Date: 10/24/2026 Last Modified: 10/24/2026

Overview

Description

COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION—READY FOR ITS VERY FIRST OWNER! NEW COMPOSITE DOCK WITH 2 BOAT SLIPS • PRIVATE BOAT RAMP • ELEVATOR • DEEP, NAVIGABLE WATER • MINUTES TO THE OCEAN! Make the St. Johns River your everyday backdrop in this custom waterfront home by Preferred Builders. With construction and the dock now complete, you can move right in and start enjoying the waterfront lifestyle without the wait. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,574 heated square feet within 3,651 square feet under roof, this home combines an open, spacious layout with quality craftsmanship and thoughtful functionality. Beautiful river views draw you into the main living spaces, creating an inviting setting for entertaining, relaxing and watching the ever-changing activity on the water. The open-concept design keeps everyone connected, while the elevator makes bringing in groceries and moving between levels convenient. Built with 2x6 exterior walls, the home also features a circular driveway, a ga ... (Read more)

Supplements: the three bays beneath the house with 10-foot clearance for generous parking and storage. For boaters, the newly completed composite dock with two slips, grandfathered boat ramp and deep-water access put spontaneous sunset cruises, fishing trips and ocean adventures within easy reach. Whether you're spending the day offshore or unwinding at home wi ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2170780

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2573
Living Area Source: Plans
Building Area Total: 3651
Year Built: 2026
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.47
Lot Size Dimensions: 100x204
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-10-22
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Frontage Feet: 100
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Southwest
Directions: From 295, take Heckscher Drive. In about 2 miles the home will be on your right.
Public Remarks: COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION—READY FOR ITS VERY FIRST OWNER! NEW COMPOSITE DOCK WITH 2 BOAT SLIPS • PRIVATE BOAT RAMP • ELEVATOR • DEEP, NAVIGABLE WATER • MINUTES TO THE OCEAN! Make the St. Johns River your everyday backdrop in this custom waterfront home by Preferred Builders. With construction and the dock now complete, you can move right in and start enjoying the waterfront lifestyle without the wait. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,574 heated square feet within 3,651 square feet under roof, this home combines an open, spacious layout with quality craftsmanship and thoughtful functionality. Beautiful river views draw you into the main living spaces, creating an inviting setting for entertaining, relaxing and watching the ever-changing activity on the water. The open-concept design keeps everyone connected, while the elevator makes bringing in groceries and moving between levels convenient. Built with 2x6 exterior walls, the home also features a circular driveway, a garage and
List Price/SqFt: 776.91

Property Features

Levels: One; Two Rental Restrictions: No Minimum; Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Wine Cooler Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Elevator; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Utilities: Electricity Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Frame Exterior Features: Balcony; Boat Ramp - Private; Boat Slip; Dock Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: River Water Body Access Type: Navigable Waterfront Features: Navigable Water; No Fixed Bridges; River Front Current Use: Residential Road Frontage Type: State Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional