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?

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646 REMINGTON FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32259 (MLS# 2170512)

646 REMINGTON FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32259

$424,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,808 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $424,900 List Date: 10/22/2026 Last Modified: 10/30/2026

Overview

Description

WELCOME HOME! Well cared for and ready for its next owner, this 4BR/2BA brick home sits on a 0.40-acre lot in Remington Forest, an established St. Johns neighborhood with tree-lined streets and NO HOA. The big-ticket items are handled: roof is 8 years old, HVAC is 2 years old, and a generator is wired to the house for storm season. Inside, solar tubes pull in natural light, a wood-burning fireplace adds warmth, and Bosch, LG and Whirlpool appliances are in place. Past updates have been well maintained, so it's move-in ready with room to bring your own style. Out back is where this one shines: an enclosed patio overlooking an expansive fenced yard, two storage sheds, and a double-wide gate that fits a vehicle, perfect for a boat or trailer. Up front, a wide driveway parks three cars alongside the 2-car garage. Public water with septic in good condition, no monthly sewer bill. Mature trees and backs up to a preserve, with room to spread out, and no HOA rules on how you use it!

Listing Details MLS# 2170512

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1808
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1988
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
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: From 210 West, turn right on highway 13, 0.5 miles turn right on Remington Forest Dr., house is 0.3 miles in on the right.
Public Remarks: WELCOME HOME! Well cared for and ready for its next owner, this 4BR/2BA brick home sits on a 0.40-acre lot in Remington Forest, an established St. Johns neighborhood with tree-lined streets and NO HOA. The big-ticket items are handled: roof is 8 years old, HVAC is 2 years old, and a generator is wired to the house for storm season. Inside, solar tubes pull in natural light, a wood-burning fireplace adds warmth, and Bosch, LG and Whirlpool appliances are in place. Past updates have been well maintained, so it's move-in ready with room to bring your own style. Out back is where this one shines: an enclosed patio overlooking an expansive fenced yard, two storage sheds, and a double-wide gate that fits a vehicle, perfect for a boat or trailer. Up front, a wide driveway parks three cars alongside the 2-car garage. Public water with septic in good condition, no monthly sewer bill. Mature trees and backs up to a preserve, with room to spread out, and no HOA rules on how you use it!
List Price/SqFt: 235.01

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Septic Tank Construction Materials: Wood Siding Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed; Patio; Rear Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage Door Opener View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced Current Use: Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Financing

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-19

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 646
Street Name: REMINGTON FOREST
Street Suffix: Drive
County: St. Johns
State: FL
Postal Code: 32259
MLS Area Major: 301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
Subdivision Name: Remington Forest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-30T10:43:39Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Contingency: Active Under Contract
Contingent Date: 2026-10-29

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Documents

Seller Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: IDEAL REAL ESTATE

Last Updated: October - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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