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.

6449 DIAMOND LEAF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32244 (MLS# 2168325)

6449 DIAMOND LEAF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32244

$170,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,414 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Closed

Current Price: $170,000 List Date: 10/08/2026 Last Modified: 10/30/2026

Overview

Description

Highest & Best Hold Period active - expires 10/13/2026 01:00 PM CST WELCOME HOME!! This is a three bedroom two bath in Big Oak Run. Home has spacious backyard. There is a large family room , and screened patio perfect for entertaining. Home is missing flooring in some areas.. great bones!! Home is sold AS IS...THIS IS VA FORECLOSURE ..VA MAKES NO REPAIRS ... VA DOES NOT PAY CUSTOMARY CLOSING COSTS SO PLEASE ADJUST YOUR OFFERS ACCORDINGLY..

Listing Details MLS# 2168325

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1414
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1988
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: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: N ON BLANDING TO LEFT ON ARGYLE FOREST TO RIGHT ON RAMPART TO LEFT ON RICKER TO LEFT ON 118TH ST TO LEFT ON DIAMOND LEAF TO HOME ON RIGHT
Public Remarks: Highest & Best Hold Period active - expires 10/13/2026 01:00 PM CST WELCOME HOME!! This is a three bedroom two bath in Big Oak Run. Home has spacious backyard. There is a large family room , and screened patio perfect for entertaining. Home is missing flooring in some areas.. great bones!! Home is sold AS IS...THIS IS VA FORECLOSURE ..VA MAKES NO REPAIRS ... VA DOES NOT PAY CUSTOMARY CLOSING COSTS SO PLEASE ADJUST YOUR OFFERS ACCORDINGLY..
List Price/SqFt: 113.08
Sold Price/SqFt: 120.23

Property Features

Levels: One Property Condition: Fixer Appliances: Other Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached Current Use: Single Family Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-07

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 6449
Street Name: DIAMOND LEAF
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32244
MLS Area Major: 063-Jacksonville Heights/Oak Hill/English Estates
Subdivision Name: Big Oak Run

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-30T21:45:09Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-10-19
Close Date: 2026-10-30
Close Price: 170000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Listing Office: TRINITY REAL ESTATE III LLC

Last Updated: October - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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