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.

8421 HAWKES MEADOW Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32219 (MLS# 2171208)

8421 HAWKES MEADOW Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32219

$357,990

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,766 Status: Active

Current Price: $357,990 List Date: 10/28/2026 Last Modified: 10/28/2026

Overview

Description

This beautiful home is READY NOW! The home includes 4 bedrooms, loft, den, 2.5 bath and a 2 car garage. Inside, discover an open floor plan with 9 ft. ceiling that leads to your covered patio with a pond view. Prepare meals in the modern kitchen, which boasts Woodmont® cabinets, wet island and Whirlpool® stainless steel appliances. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet and connecting bath that offers quartz countertops and a dual-sink vanity. Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry room, additional storage, ENERGY STAR® certified lighting, Moen® faucets and Kohler® sinks. KB Home at Hawkes Meadow has NO CDD Fees and a brand-new playground! Closing cost assistance available on this home.

Listing Details MLS# 2171208

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2766
Living Area Source: Builder
Year Built: 2026
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 138.5
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: Yes
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-10-28
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-295 North, take Exit 28B/US-1 North/US-23 North/New Kings Rd. heading north. Turn left on Trout River Blvd., which becomes Garden St. Continue on Garden St. to community.
Public Remarks: This beautiful home is READY NOW! The home includes 4 bedrooms, loft, den, 2.5 bath and a 2 car garage. Inside, discover an open floor plan with 9 ft. ceiling that leads to your covered patio with a pond view. Prepare meals in the modern kitchen, which boasts Woodmont® cabinets, wet island and Whirlpool® stainless steel appliances. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet and connecting bath that offers quartz countertops and a dual-sink vanity. Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry room, additional storage, ENERGY STAR® certified lighting, Moen® faucets and Kohler® sinks. KB Home at Hawkes Meadow has NO CDD Fees and a brand-new playground! Closing cost assistance available on this home.
List Price/SqFt: 129.43

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Oven Flooring: Carpet; Tile Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Construction Materials: Fiber Cement Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage View: Pond Waterfront Features: Pond Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Dog Park; Maintenance Grounds Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-28

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8421
Street Name: HAWKES MEADOW
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32219
MLS Area Major: 081-Marietta/Whitehouse/Baldwin/Garden St
Subdivision Name: Hawkes Meadow

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-28T14:26:54Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

More Information

Listing Office: ROUND TABLE REALTY

Last Updated: October - 28 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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