Are Jacksonville home prices expected to drop further?

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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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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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7290 SW COUNTY ROAD 225, Starke, FL 32091 (MLS# 2173855)

7290 SW COUNTY ROAD 225, Starke, FL 32091

New Listing

$184,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 750 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 52,272 Status: Active

Current Price: $184,900 List Date: 11/15/2026 Last Modified: 11/15/2026

Overview

Description

Renovated head to toe in 2026 and set on 1.2 acres just outside Starke. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home (750 sq ft, built 2010) has the big-ticket items already done: NEW WELL drilled 2026, NEW SEPTIC TANK AND DRAIN FIELD 2026, NEW METAL ROOF 2026 and NEW HVAC 2026. Inside, an open living and dining area flows into a new kitchen with white flat-panel cabinetry, quartz countertops, blue tile backsplash, black hardware and faucet, and stainless steel range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. New flooring, fresh paint, new lighting and ceiling fans throughout. The bedroom has a closet and accent trim, and the new bathroom has a tiled tub/shower, new vanity and black fixtures. Outside, a large detached metal workshop with a roll-up door, concrete floor, electric and windows offers room for vehicles, tools, equipment or hobbies, and a separate storage shed adds more space. Concrete driveway and parking pad, with open yard for a garden, boat or RV. No HOA. Near Sampson Lake, minutes from

Listing Details MLS# 2173855

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: Yes
Bathrooms Full: Yes
Bathrooms Total: Yes
Living Area: 750
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 750
Year Built: 2010
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 1.2
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: North
Directions: From US-301 and SR-100 in Starke, go south on US-301 about 3.6 miles (stay on US-301 S at the split). Turn right (west) on SW County Road 227 and go 1.2 miles. Turn right on SW County Road 225 and go 0.6 mile. Home is on the left; look for 7290 at the driveway.
Public Remarks: Renovated head to toe in 2026 and set on 1.2 acres just outside Starke. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath home (750 sq ft, built 2010) has the big-ticket items already done: NEW WELL drilled 2026, NEW SEPTIC TANK AND DRAIN FIELD 2026, NEW METAL ROOF 2026 and NEW HVAC 2026. Inside, an open living and dining area flows into a new kitchen with white flat-panel cabinetry, quartz countertops, blue tile backsplash, black hardware and faucet, and stainless steel range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. New flooring, fresh paint, new lighting and ceiling fans throughout. The bedroom has a closet and accent trim, and the new bathroom has a tiled tub/shower, new vanity and black fixtures. Outside, a large detached metal workshop with a roll-up door, concrete floor, electric and windows offers room for vehicles, tools, equipment or hobbies, and a separate storage shed adds more space. Concrete driveway and parking pad, with open yard for a garden, boat or RV. No HOA. Near Sampson Lake, minutes from
List Price/SqFt: 246.53

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Other Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Security Features: Smoke Detector(s); Other Construction Materials: Other Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Roof: Metal Parking Features: Detached; Other View: Trees/Woods; Other Fencing: Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan; Other Showing Requirements: Other

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-11-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 7290
Street Direction Prefix: SW
Street Name: COUNTY ROAD 225
County: Bradford
State: FL
Postal Code: 32091
MLS Area Major: 524-Bradford County-SW
Subdivision Name: Metes & Bounds

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-15T00:16:32Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Room Types

Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First

More Information

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Living Room	First
Kitchen	First
Dining Room	First
Primary Bathroom	First
Primary Bedroom	First

Listing Office: MILLER REAL ESTATE, INC

Last Updated: November - 15 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.