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.

6493 SMOOTH THORN Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258 (MLS# 2171017)

6493 SMOOTH THORN Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258

$328,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,249 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,049 Status: Active

Current Price: $328,000 List Date: 10/27/2026 Last Modified: 11/01/2026

Overview

Description

Move in ready Bartram Park Townhome in the gated community of Hawthorn. Enjoy upgrades/updates to include Roof(2022), Siding Installation/Repair(2022), HVAC(2024) and Water Heater(2026). Downstairs enjoy the large living area which includes dining area. Kitchen has Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances and pantry. Enjoy relaxing in your screened in Lanai. Half bath downstairs. Upstairs a very large owner suite with trey ceiling and en-suite bathroom including dual sinks, shower, soaking tub and large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry room with washer and dryer. 2 car garage. The carpets have been professional cleaned. Will have home cleaned professionally, again, prior to closing. The Hawthorn community has a clubhouse, swimming pool, and fitness center. Amazing location offering the convenience of Publix, dining, shopping, Durbin Pavilion, Baptist South, movie theater, I-95, 9B and more.

Supplements: Owner had driveway and walk way professional cleaned.

Listing Details MLS# 2171017

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1682
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 2249
Year Built: 2006
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 298
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Hawthorn at Bartarm Park
Association Phone: 904.265.5252
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 667.41
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
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 exit off on Old St. Augustine Rd. Left towards Bartam Park, Left on Bartam Park Blvd. Right into Hawthorn Community. Left on Autumn Berry Cir. Left on Smooth Thorn. Home is on the left.
Public Remarks: Move in ready Bartram Park Townhome in the gated community of Hawthorn. Enjoy upgrades/updates to include Roof(2022), Siding Installation/Repair(2022), HVAC(2024) and Water Heater(2026). Downstairs enjoy the large living area which includes dining area. Kitchen has Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances and pantry. Enjoy relaxing in your screened in Lanai. Half bath downstairs. Upstairs a very large owner suite with trey ceiling and en-suite bathroom including dual sinks, shower, soaking tub and large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry room with washer and dryer. 2 car garage. The carpets have been professional cleaned. Will have home cleaned professionally, again, prior to closing. The Hawthorn community has a clubhouse, swimming pool, and fitness center. Amazing location offering the convenience of Publix, dining, shopping, Durbin Pavilion, Baptist South, movie theater, I-95, 9B and more.
List Price/SqFt: 195.01

Property Features

Architectural Style: Contemporary Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Fire Sprinkler System; Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Block; Frame; Stucco Exterior Features: Other Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center; Gated Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Security Community Features: Curbs; Gated; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan