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.

853 FERN Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 2169101)

853 FERN Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32065

$247,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,568 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,136 Status: Active

Current Price: $247,000 List Date: 10/13/2026 Last Modified: 10/14/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to your move in ready retreat. This beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home perfectly blends modern upgrades with a functional living space. The bright kitchen features sage green cabinets and new quartz countertops. An airy open concept floor plan features a wood burning fireplace. Elegant French doors open to an upgraded private bath with new vanity, granite countertops and subway tile style shower. Bring your toys plenty of room to securely park your boat, RV and weekend gear. Turn-key living, new ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, ring doorbell, new hardware throughout, nothing left to do but move right in!

Listing Details MLS# 2169101

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1568
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 1998
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Association YN: No
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: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Blanding Blvd (SR-21) North Turn Right onto Jefferson Ave: . Turn Left onto Washington Ave: Turn Right onto Dennis Ave: Dennis Ave turns slightly left and becomes Fern Ave. Arrive at 853 Fern Ave on the left.
Public Remarks: Welcome to your move in ready retreat. This beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home perfectly blends modern upgrades with a functional living space. The bright kitchen features sage green cabinets and new quartz countertops. An airy open concept floor plan features a wood burning fireplace. Elegant French doors open to an upgraded private bath with new vanity, granite countertops and subway tile style shower. Bring your toys plenty of room to securely park your boat, RV and weekend gear. Turn-key living, new ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, ring doorbell, new hardware throughout, nothing left to do but move right in!
List Price/SqFt: 157.53

Property Features

Architectural Style: Ranch Levels: One Body Type: Double Wide Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; His and Hers Closets; Open Floorplan; Split Bedrooms Flooring: Carpet; Luxury Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Heat Pump Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank Smart Home Features: Locks; Monitoring; Security; Smoke Detector Green Building Verification Type: Other Security Features: Security Fence; Other Construction Materials: Other Exterior Features: Fire Pit Roof: Metal Parking Features: Additional Parking; Off Street; Secured Current Use: Residential Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Primary Bathroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Mobile Home
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-13

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 853
Street Name: FERN
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32065
MLS Area Major: 134-South Blanding
Subdivision Name: Metes & Bounds

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-13T23:44:35Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Room Types

Primary Bathroom Level: Main

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bathroom	Main

Listing Office: EAGLES WORLD REALTY, INC

Last Updated: October - 14 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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