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.

787 SANDLEWOOD Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 929089)

787 SANDLEWOOD Drive, Orange Park, FL 32065

$214,500

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,638 Status: Closed

Current Price: $214,500 List Date: 4/03/2018 Last Modified: 8/04/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome Home to this remodeled 3/2 in a very established neighborhood in Orange Park. Close to Blanding Blvd, yet tucked just far enough of way from the main road. New roof, new hot water heater, new floors throughout, new carpet, paint,light fixtures, Marble kitchen countertops with Stainless Steel appliances, new faucets. Large fenced in back yard ready for a new family!

Listing Details MLS# 929089

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1638
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1993
Lot Size Dimensions: .30 acre
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 45
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Ridgecrest
Association Phone: 904-563-1310
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: South on Blanding Blvd, Turn right onto Ridgecrest, Right onto Sandlewood, house is on the right.
Public Remarks: Welcome Home to this remodeled 3/2 in a very established neighborhood in Orange Park. Close to Blanding Blvd, yet tucked just far enough of way from the main road. New roof, new hot water heater, new floors throughout, new carpet, paint,light fixtures, Marble kitchen countertops with Stainless Steel appliances, new faucets. Large fenced in back yard ready for a new family!
List Price/SqFt: 134.25
Sold Price/SqFt: 130.95

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick; Frame; Vinyl Siding Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Vinyl; Wood Current Use: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2018-04-03

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 787
Street Name: SANDLEWOOD
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32065
MLS Area Major: 134-South Blanding
Subdivision Name: Ridgecrest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2018-05-11T19:09:37Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-04-04
Close Date: 2018-05-11
Close Price: 214500

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Brick Fireplace: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Utility Room

Listing Office: APEX REALTY SERVICES

Last Updated: August - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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