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.

868 JOHNS Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32065 (MLS# 2164825)

868 JOHNS Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32065

$360,999

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,280 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 51,401 Status: Active Under Contract

Current Price: $360,999 List Date: 9/14/2026 Last Modified: 11/02/2026

Overview

Description

A UNIQUE FIND IN ORANGE PARK! 1.18 ACRES • NO HOA • HUGE STORAGE BUILDINGS • RV & BOAT PARKING • ABOVE-GROUND POOL • SECURITY/PRIVACY FENCING If you've been looking for space, privacy, storage and flexibility without HOA restrictions, this property deserves a closer look. Situated on 1.18 acres high-and-dry property features this spacious 4 bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,280 of comfortable, functional layout with generous living space. Plenty of room for family and guest. Step outside and enjoy your own backyard oasis where the above ground pool is the perfect spot to cool off and entertainment. The two oversized detached buildings, approximately 18×40 and 18×50, provide roughly 1,620 sq. ft. of additional covered storage/workshop space, with one building wired for electricity. Whether you need room for a workshop, tools, equipment, hobbies, recreational gear or extra storage, there's plenty of space to make it your own. And despite all the space,

Supplements: you're still conveniently located within minutes from elementary and high schools, as well as shopping, dining and everyday conveniences. This home and property have been loved and appreciated by the sellers, and they are hoping to find the next owner who will love and appreciate it just as much. Come see everything 868 Johns Ave has to offer and i ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2164825

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2280
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2005
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 1.18
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take I-295 to Exit 12- Blanding Blvd (SR-21) Head South on Blanding Blvd toward Orange Park/Middleburg. Turn right onto Madison Ave. Turn right onto Johns Ave. Continue to 868 Johns Ave.
Public Remarks: A UNIQUE FIND IN ORANGE PARK! 1.18 ACRES • NO HOA • HUGE STORAGE BUILDINGS • RV & BOAT PARKING • ABOVE-GROUND POOL • SECURITY/PRIVACY FENCING If you've been looking for space, privacy, storage and flexibility without HOA restrictions, this property deserves a closer look. Situated on 1.18 acres high-and-dry property features this spacious 4 bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,280 of comfortable, functional layout with generous living space. Plenty of room for family and guest. Step outside and enjoy your own backyard oasis where the above ground pool is the perfect spot to cool off and entertainment. The two oversized detached buildings, approximately 18×40 and 18×50, provide roughly 1,620 sq. ft. of additional covered storage/workshop space, with one building wired for electricity. Whether you need room for a workshop, tools, equipment, hobbies, recreational gear or extra storage, there's plenty of space to make it your own. And despite all the space,
List Price/SqFt: 158.33

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: One Body Type: Double Wide Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Private; Well Sewer: Private Sewer Security Features: Security Fence; Security Lights Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Rear Porch Pool Features: Above Ground Roof: Metal Parking Features: Additional Parking; Carport; RV Access/Parking Lot Features: Cleared; Few Trees; Split Possible Fencing: Chain Link; Fenced; Full; Privacy; Other Current Use: Agricultural Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan Contingency Reason: Appraisal