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.

8601 BEACH Boulevard 320, Jacksonville, FL 32216 (MLS# 2139132)

8601 BEACH Boulevard 320, Jacksonville, FL 32216

$145,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,099 Status: Closed

Current Price: $145,000 List Date: 4/09/2026 Last Modified: 10/26/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 8601 Beach Blvd Unit 320, located in the gated community of Southern Grove in the heart of Jacksonville. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers 1099 sq ft of well-designed living space with a functional split floor plan and a peaceful preserve view. Enjoy ample storage with walk-in closets, modern fandeliers in both bedrooms, and a screened balcony. The community offers a well-maintained pool, fitness center, and clubhouse, all within a gated environment. Ideally located just minutes from St. Johns Town Center, UNF, FSCJ, downtown Jacksonville, and the beaches, with easy access to Beach Blvd and I-95, this home offers both convenience and low-maintenance living in a central location.

Listing Details MLS# 2139132

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1099
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 2001
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 439
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: Yes
Stories Total: 3
Entry Level: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-95, take exit for Beach Blvd (US-90) and head east. Continue on Beach Blvd. Turn into Southern Grove Condominiums at 8601 Beach Blvd. Follow signs to Building 3, Unit 320.
Public Remarks: Welcome to 8601 Beach Blvd Unit 320, located in the gated community of Southern Grove in the heart of Jacksonville. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers 1099 sq ft of well-designed living space with a functional split floor plan and a peaceful preserve view. Enjoy ample storage with walk-in closets, modern fandeliers in both bedrooms, and a screened balcony. The community offers a well-maintained pool, fitness center, and clubhouse, all within a gated environment. Ideally located just minutes from St. Johns Town Center, UNF, FSCJ, downtown Jacksonville, and the beaches, with easy access to Beach Blvd and I-95, this home offers both convenience and low-maintenance living in a central location.
List Price/SqFt: 131.94
Sold Price/SqFt: 131.94

Property Features

Levels: Three Or More Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Split Bedrooms Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security Gate Exterior Features: Balcony Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Screened Parking Features: Assigned; Guest View: Trees/Woods Current Use: Multi-Family; Residential Association Amenities: Barbecue; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Fitness Center Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Community Features: Gated Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Condominium
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-09
Unit Type: Interior Unit

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 8601
Street Name: BEACH
Street Suffix: Boulevard
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32216
MLS Area Major: 022-Grove Park/Sans Souci
Subdivision Name: Southern Grove

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-18T18:02:18Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-04-16
Close Date: 2026-05-18
Close Price: 145000

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Documents

Sellers Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE LAKES

Last Updated: October - 26 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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