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.

785 OAKLEAF PLANTATION Parkway 1422, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 2046820)

785 OAKLEAF PLANTATION Parkway 1422, Orange Park, FL 32065

$185,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,690 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 871 Status: Closed

Current Price: $185,000 List Date: 9/11/2024 Last Modified: 5/13/2026

Overview

Description

***MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION; PRICED WELL BELOW MARKET VALUE TO ASSIST WITH UPGRADES AND COMMUNITY FEES***ACTIVE HOME WARRANTY POLICY UNTIL MAY/2026***Welcome To The Preserve at Oakleaf, A Condominium Community Nestled In The Heart Of Oakleaf Plantation, A 6,400-Acre, Award Winning Amenity Rich Master Planned Resort Style Community! Based within a top-rated school district, this stunning 4BR/2BA residence ensures a lifestyle of leisure with exclusive access to a plethora of exceptional amenities, such as multiple clubhouses, swimming pools, heated swimming pools, splash parks, water slides, fitness centers, tennis courts, pickleball courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball fields, walking trails, bike paths, and playgrounds. Structurally engineered to withstand earthquakes and hurricanes, the all-concrete building impresses further with neighborly sidewalks and gorgeous tropical palm trees. This second-floor unit offers enhanced security and better insulation for lower utility

Supplements: cost while the elevator ensures convenient access to the unit. Lovingly maintained with the utmost care, the updated interior features fresh neutral paint, an open concept split-floor plan, crown molding, new carpet and tile flooring, upgraded light fixtures, and an expansive living area with custom curtains and access to the screened-in balcony wh ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2046820

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1690
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2006
Lot Size Acres: 0.02
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 468
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Name: Stellar Properties of North Florida
Association Phone: 9043713028
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 1221.72
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: 3
Entry Level: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295 Go South on Blanding to Argyle Forest Blvd. Follow Argyle Forest till turns to Oakleaf Plantation Prkway to left into The Preserve. Follow around to building 14, unit on 2nd floor.
Public Remarks: ***MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION; PRICED WELL BELOW MARKET VALUE TO ASSIST WITH UPGRADES AND COMMUNITY FEES***ACTIVE HOME WARRANTY POLICY UNTIL MAY/2026***Welcome To The Preserve at Oakleaf, A Condominium Community Nestled In The Heart Of Oakleaf Plantation, A 6,400-Acre, Award Winning Amenity Rich Master Planned Resort Style Community! Based within a top-rated school district, this stunning 4BR/2BA residence ensures a lifestyle of leisure with exclusive access to a plethora of exceptional amenities, such as multiple clubhouses, swimming pools, heated swimming pools, splash parks, water slides, fitness centers, tennis courts, pickleball courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, baseball fields, walking trails, bike paths, and playgrounds. Structurally engineered to withstand earthquakes and hurricanes, the all-concrete building impresses further with neighborly sidewalks and gorgeous tropical palm trees. This second-floor unit offers enhanced security and better insulation for lower utility
List Price/SqFt: 112.37
Sold Price/SqFt: 109.47

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Multi/Split; Three Or More Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Programmable Thermostat Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Fire Alarm; Fire Sprinkler System; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Block; Brick Veneer; Concrete Exterior Features: Balcony; Courtyard Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Screened Roof: Concrete Parking Features: Additional Parking; Assigned; Parking Lot Lot Features: Zero Lot Line View: Other Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Elevator(s); Fitness Center; Jogging Path; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Spa/Hot Tub; Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Structure Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan