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?

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Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop before buying?

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85 DEBARRY Avenue 1024, Orange Park, FL 32073 (MLS# 2141786)

85 DEBARRY Avenue 1024, Orange Park, FL 32073

$126,624

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,050 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 436 Status: Closed

Current Price: $126,624 List Date: 4/24/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

Beautifully updated and designed for everyday living, this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom end-unit townhome offers privacy, convenience, and easy ownership in a highly accessible Orange Park location near NAS Jax, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Inside, the first floor features wood-look tile flooring and the kitchen overlooks the dining and gathering room with wood-burning fireplace and fully screened private lanai. A half bath on the first floor provides convenience. Upstairs are two bedrooms on either side of the landing, lending privacy to residents. A full size bathroom is accessible from the landing, and the owners' suite boasts it's own full size bathroom. The washer and dryer convey. Wells Ridge offers a community clubhouse and swimming pool, as well as one dedicated parking spot per unit, and the monthly association fee covers the roof, exterior maintenance, and landscaping services. If you've been searching for affordability and low maintenance, this one is for you.

Listing Details MLS# 2141786

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 1050
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1983
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.01
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 330
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Directions: Exit 295 on 17 South, make a right on Wells Rd. Wells Ridge is about 1.5 miles west on Wells, on the right, just past Steak n Shake.
Public Remarks: Beautifully updated and designed for everyday living, this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom end-unit townhome offers privacy, convenience, and easy ownership in a highly accessible Orange Park location near NAS Jax, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Inside, the first floor features wood-look tile flooring and the kitchen overlooks the dining and gathering room with wood-burning fireplace and fully screened private lanai. A half bath on the first floor provides convenience. Upstairs are two bedrooms on either side of the landing, lending privacy to residents. A full size bathroom is accessible from the landing, and the owners' suite boasts it's own full size bathroom. The washer and dryer convey. Wells Ridge offers a community clubhouse and swimming pool, as well as one dedicated parking spot per unit, and the monthly association fee covers the roof, exterior maintenance, and landscaping services. If you've been searching for affordability and low maintenance, this one is for you.
List Price/SqFt: 125.62
Sold Price/SqFt: 120.59

Property Features

Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: 6 Months Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Screened Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Assigned; Unassigned Current Use: Multi-Family; Residential Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Community Pool Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Maintenance Structure Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingency Reason: Appraisal