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.

8340 BARQUERO Court N, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (MLS# 1169567)

8340 BARQUERO Court N, Jacksonville, FL 32217

$520,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,912 Status: Closed

Current Price: $520,000 List Date: 5/20/2022 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

Beautifully updated 3 bedroom/2 bath home with pool, heated hot tub & lake views in the desirable, gated community of Villages of San Jose! *2 car garage*indoor laundry*vaulted ceilings*split bedrooms*new LVP throughout*new ceiling fans*new canned lights*new appliances*new garage door*new water softener*new entry doors*new blinds throughout*new interior paint*exterior painted 2017 with elastomeric sealant*new electric panel*both bathrooms fully renovated & updated*sprinkler system updated when backyard was fenced 2021* Granite in Kitchen & laundry area* Fogged window in master has been ordered! Community has a pool, pickleball & tennis courts as well as walking trails. HOA fee also covers yard maintenance. Offers will be reviewed on Monday afternoon 5/23.

Listing Details MLS# 1169567

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1912
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1986
Lot Size Dimensions: less than .25
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 285
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2 Frequency: One Time
Association Name: Manor Homes San Jose
Association Phone: 904-641-1858
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: Yes
Directions: From I295, north on San Jose Blvd about 4 miles. Turn R into Villages of San Jose to guard gate. ID & appointment for entry. Turn R & follow L until you see Barquero Ct N-the first L past the lake.
Public Remarks: Beautifully updated 3 bedroom/2 bath home with pool, heated hot tub & lake views in the desirable, gated community of Villages of San Jose! *2 car garage*indoor laundry*vaulted ceilings*split bedrooms*new LVP throughout*new ceiling fans*new canned lights*new appliances*new garage door*new water softener*new entry doors*new blinds throughout*new interior paint*exterior painted 2017 with elastomeric sealant*new electric panel*both bathrooms fully renovated & updated*sprinkler system updated when backyard was fenced 2021* Granite in Kitchen & laundry area* Fogged window in master has been ordered! Community has a pool, pickleball & tennis courts as well as walking trails. HOA fee also covers yard maintenance. Offers will be reviewed on Monday afternoon 5/23.
List Price/SqFt: 256.22
Sold Price/SqFt: 271.97

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Spanish Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Flooring: Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Other Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: 24 Hour Security Construction Materials: Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Zero Lot Line View: Water Waterfront Features: Lake Front Fencing: Back Yard; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Association Amenities: Community Pool; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Off Site; Playground; Tennis Court(s); Trash Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2022-05-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8340
Street Name: BARQUERO
Street Suffix: Court
Street Direction Suffix: N
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32217
MLS Area Major: 012-San Jose
Subdivision Name: Villages Of San Jose

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2022-06-16T11:40:34Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-05-21
Close Date: 2022-06-15
Close Price: 520000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Condo Restrictions-Governed Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Waterfront Footage: 60' of backyard