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.

704 PLAINFIELD Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2169684)

704 PLAINFIELD Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

$199,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,239 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,761 Status: Active

Current Price: $199,000 List Date: 10/16/2026 Last Modified: 11/01/2026

Overview

Description

Affordable, charming, and full of possibilities! This unique home offers an opportunity to own a single-family house in the heart of Orange Park, complete with a huge lot, no HOA, and a peaceful wooded view. The concrete block home features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a versatile flex room for an office, third bedroom, pantry, playroom, or whatever best suits your needs. The kitchen has been updated with newer cabinets, appliances, and a large sink, while newer windows, updated plumbing and electrical, blown-in insulation, and a newer roof add to the appeal. Outside, enjoy the oversized screened-in porch with laundry hookups, additional deck space, fully fenced backyard, and an adorable custom catio for your feline friends. There's even a storage shed built right into the home for added convenience! The home will be cleared of all personal belongings prior to closing, leaving a fresh start for its next owner.

Supplements: With a spacious yard, plenty of outdoor living space, and an incredibly convenient central Orange Park location, this property offers plenty of ways to make it your own.

Listing Details MLS# 2169684

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
Living Area: 927
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1239
Year Built: 1960
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: Yes
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: While traveling on I-295-N (West Bltwy), take exit 10 toward US-17/Roosevelt Blvd/Park Ave after the Buckman Bridge. Turn left onto Park Ave. After 1.1 mi, turn right onto Wells Rd. Turn left onto Plainfield Ave, and the home will be on your right after 1/4 mi. You can park on the grass/dirt.
Public Remarks: Affordable, charming, and full of possibilities! This unique home offers an opportunity to own a single-family house in the heart of Orange Park, complete with a huge lot, no HOA, and a peaceful wooded view. The concrete block home features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a versatile flex room for an office, third bedroom, pantry, playroom, or whatever best suits your needs. The kitchen has been updated with newer cabinets, appliances, and a large sink, while newer windows, updated plumbing and electrical, blown-in insulation, and a newer roof add to the appeal. Outside, enjoy the oversized screened-in porch with laundry hookups, additional deck space, fully fenced backyard, and an adorable custom catio for your feline friends. There's even a storage shed built right into the home for added convenience! The home will be cleared of all personal belongings prior to closing, leaving a fresh start for its next owner.
List Price/SqFt: 214.67

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Freezer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s) Heating: Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Block; Concrete Other Structures: Shed(s); Other Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Rear Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Off Street Lot Features: Few Trees View: Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Chain Link; Fenced; Full Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Lease Back; VA Loan