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.

8196 MEADOW WALK Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (MLS# 2123884)

8196 MEADOW WALK Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32256

$2,250

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,165 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,250 List Date: 1/07/2026 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

Location, location, and location! This two story 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage barely 2 year old home with total convenience in a quiet and convenient central subdivision. Spacious open layout with complete stainless kitchen package and washer and dryer included in this established Baymeadows area. Close to shopping, major roads, restaurants, hospitals, schools, businesses and a short drive to Jacksonville Downtown or the Beach!! Tenant is responsible for all the lawn care.

Listing Details MLS# 2123884

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2165
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2020
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95 take exit 341/Baymeadows Rd and travel E approximately .2 mile, then turn L onto Baymeadows Circle W. Continue ahead approximately .4 mile to community Meadow Walk. left at Meadows walk ln
Public Remarks: Location, location, and location! This two story 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage barely 2 year old home with total convenience in a quiet and convenient central subdivision. Spacious open layout with complete stainless kitchen package and washer and dryer included in this established Baymeadows area. Close to shopping, major roads, restaurants, hospitals, schools, businesses and a short drive to Jacksonville Downtown or the Beach!! Tenant is responsible for all the lawn care.
List Price/SqFt: 1.09
Sold Price/SqFt: 1.04

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached; Garage View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Utilities: Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Road Frontage Type: City Street Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Electricity; Grounds Care; HVAC Maintenance; Insurance; Pest Control; Repairs; Sewer; Water

Contract Information

Rental Service: RentSpree
Rental Application URL: https://apply.link/lGd5wbg
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-05
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2026-01-10

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8196
Street Name: MEADOW WALK
Street Suffix: Lane
State: FL
County: Duval
Postal Code: 32256
MLS Area Major: 024-Baymeadows/Deerwood
Subdivision Name: Pine Terrace At The Meadows

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-08T04:06:20Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-01-22T16:51:29Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-01-31
Close Date: 2026-02-06
Close Price: 2250

Deposits and Fees

Additional Fee: 75
Application Fee: 45
Pet Fee/Deposit: 350
Security Deposit: 2550

More Information

Listing Office: VSP REALTY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Last Updated: November - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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