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.

658 IVORY PALM Road, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2172314)

658 IVORY PALM Road, Orange Park, FL 32073

New Listing

$2,650

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,956 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,650 List Date: 11/04/2026 Last Modified: 11/05/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this stunning 5BR/3.5BA rental in Wilford Preserve, offering rare privacy with no neighbor to the left and backing directly to a scenic nature reserve. The open-concept layout features a modern shiplap accent wall with an electric fireplace and a chef's kitchen equipped with a gas range, double ovens, white granite counters, ample cabinetry, and an oversized island. The main-level primary suite includes dual walk-in closets and an en-suite bath with a garden tub and walk-in shower. Upstairs, discover four large bedrooms, two full baths, and a versatile loft perfect for a media room or home office. Outside, enjoy an extended paver patio in a fully fenced yard with wooded views. Wilford Preserve amenities include a clubhouse, children's pool, dog park, and playground. Please note: leased without refrigerator, washer, or dryer.

Listing Details MLS# 2172314

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 2956
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2022
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: 2535 Firethorn Ave., ORANGE PARK, FL 32073 - Directions from I-295/Blanding Blvd: Take Argyle Forest Boulevard (Oakleaf Plantation Parkway) to Cheswick Oak Ave. until it dead ends.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this stunning 5BR/3.5BA rental in Wilford Preserve, offering rare privacy with no neighbor to the left and backing directly to a scenic nature reserve. The open-concept layout features a modern shiplap accent wall with an electric fireplace and a chef's kitchen equipped with a gas range, double ovens, white granite counters, ample cabinetry, and an oversized island. The main-level primary suite includes dual walk-in closets and an en-suite bath with a garden tub and walk-in shower. Upstairs, discover four large bedrooms, two full baths, and a versatile loft perfect for a media room or home office. Outside, enjoy an extended paver patio in a fully fenced yard with wooded views. Wilford Preserve amenities include a clubhouse, children's pool, dog park, and playground. Please note: leased without refrigerator, washer, or dryer.
List Price/SqFt: 0.9

Property Features

Owner Pays: None Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Gas Range Fireplace Features: Electric Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Upper Level Exterior Features: Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Association Amenities: Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Dog Park; Playground Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage Sewer: Public Sewer Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Vinyl Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air; Split System Heating: Central Rent Includes: Internet Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Yes

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-11-04
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-11-04

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 658
Street Name: IVORY PALM
Street Suffix: Road
State: FL
County: Clay
Postal Code: 32073
MLS Area Major: 139-Oakleaf/Orange Park/NW Clay County
Subdivision Name: Wilford Preserve

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-05T14:42:05Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-11-05T14:42:05Z

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Deposits and Fees

Application Fee: 85
Pet Fee/Deposit: 350
Security Deposit: 2650

Documents

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Listing Office: COOL REALTY LLC

Last Updated: November - 05 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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