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.

7546 SCARLET IBIS Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (MLS# 2166252)

7546 SCARLET IBIS Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32256

$290,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,682 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,178 Status: Active

Current Price: $290,000 List Date: 9/24/2026 Last Modified: 10/25/2026

Overview

Description

Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome with 1,682 sq. ft. of open, comfortable living space in a highly convenient location! The main level features an inviting open-concept kitchen, dining area, spacious living room, and half bath. Upstairs, the private primary suite includes an en-suite bath, with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Recent updates include a new A/C system, washer, and refrigerator in 2024, plus vinyl flooring in the kitchen and living room installed in 2021. Enjoy the fully screened-in patio, attached one-car garage, and additional storage. Conveniently located near St. Johns Town Center, shopping, dining, major highways, and just a short drive to the beaches!

Listing Details MLS# 2166252

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1682
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2002
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.05
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 350
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
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
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From JTB, take 9A South and exit onto Gate Parkway, turn right on Gate Parkway. Turn left on Burnt Mill Road. Brightwater is on the right.
Public Remarks: Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome with 1,682 sq. ft. of open, comfortable living space in a highly convenient location! The main level features an inviting open-concept kitchen, dining area, spacious living room, and half bath. Upstairs, the private primary suite includes an en-suite bath, with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Recent updates include a new A/C system, washer, and refrigerator in 2024, plus vinyl flooring in the kitchen and living room installed in 2021. Enjoy the fully screened-in patio, attached one-car garage, and additional storage. Conveniently located near St. Johns Town Center, shopping, dining, major highways, and just a short drive to the beaches!
List Price/SqFt: 172.41

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Utilities: Electricity Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Parking Features: Garage Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-03

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 7546
Street Name: SCARLET IBIS
Street Suffix: Lane
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32256
MLS Area Major: 024-Baymeadows/Deerwood
Subdivision Name: Brightwater

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-23T02:06:47Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-10-23T02:06:47Z

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

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Listing Office: UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY

Last Updated: October - 25 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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