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.

857 MAPLEWOOD Lane, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 930055)

857 MAPLEWOOD Lane, Orange Park, FL 32065

$229,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,860 Status: Closed

Current Price: $229,000 List Date: 4/07/2018 Last Modified: 3/03/2026

Overview

Description

Flawless newly updated 3 bedroom home. Fresh paint and flooring, Granite counter tops in kitchen and both bathrooms. New Stainless steel Stove and Refrigerator, Formal dining room, Charming fireplace with stove door, Large screen room, Huge back yard. Bring your picky buyers, This will not last long. Front doors to be painted when rains passes. MORE PHOTOS TO COME

Listing Details MLS# 930055

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1860
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1981
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
CDD Fee YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Directions: From 295 head south on Blanding Blvd to a left into Ridgecrest, Then take a left on Maplewood Lane, Follow around to Culdesac and it is in the center of the Culdesac.
Public Remarks: Flawless newly updated 3 bedroom home. Fresh paint and flooring, Granite counter tops in kitchen and both bathrooms. New Stainless steel Stove and Refrigerator, Formal dining room, Charming fireplace with stove door, Large screen room, Huge back yard. Bring your picky buyers, This will not last long. Front doors to be painted when rains passes. MORE PHOTOS TO COME
List Price/SqFt: 125.22
Sold Price/SqFt: 123.12

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .25 to .5 Acre Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Refrigerator Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Frame; Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: None Spa Features: Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood Current Use: Residential 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: 2018-04-07

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 857
Street Name: MAPLEWOOD
Street Suffix: Lane
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32065
MLS Area Major: 134-South Blanding
Subdivision Name: Ridgecrest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2018-05-15T14:09:16Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-04-13
Close Date: 2018-05-14
Close Price: 229000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

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Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Energy Features-Forced Air: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y

Room Information

Room Name
Utility Room

Listing Office: Shoreward Realty Inc

Last Updated: March - 03 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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