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.

9755 INVENTION LN Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (MLS# 2172003)

9755 INVENTION LN Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32256

New Listing

$4,250

10-C_R57753 - Living Room - Standard - 3

13-C_R57668-(2) - Living Room - Standard

31-C_R57693-(1) - Bedroom - Standard - 1

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,280 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Active

Current Price: $4,250 List Date: 11/02/2026 Last Modified: 11/02/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this stunning Providence home in the highly desired Kettering at eTown community, where luxury meets lifestyle. Expertly designed, this ENERGY STARÂ® and Zero Energy Ready certified home showcases contemporary elegance across a spacious 2488 sq ft layout 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Step inside to discover an open floor plan that breathes sophistication. High ceilings & large, plentiful windows bathe the interior in natural light, offering picturesque sunset views. The chef-inspired kitchen is the heart of this home, featuring double cabinets that extend to the ceiling, a vast quartz island, gourmet fixtures, glass tiled backsplash & oversized pantry perfect for all your culinary needs. The owner's suite on the first floor. A retreat that promises relaxation a spa-like bathroom with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, raised dual vanities, & an enormous walk-in closet with a custom shelving system. Two more bedrooms on this level and

Listing Details MLS# 2172003

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2488
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 3280
Year Built: 2021
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Association YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From JTB to 9A to South. Exit on ETown exit and go North. Turn LEFT into Kettering and it's the first Right on Invention Lane. Home is on RIGHT side.
Public Remarks: Welcome to this stunning Providence home in the highly desired Kettering at eTown community, where luxury meets lifestyle. Expertly designed, this ENERGY STARÂ® and Zero Energy Ready certified home showcases contemporary elegance across a spacious 2488 sq ft layout 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Step inside to discover an open floor plan that breathes sophistication. High ceilings & large, plentiful windows bathe the interior in natural light, offering picturesque sunset views. The chef-inspired kitchen is the heart of this home, featuring double cabinets that extend to the ceiling, a vast quartz island, gourmet fixtures, glass tiled backsplash & oversized pantry perfect for all your culinary needs. The owner's suite on the first floor. A retreat that promises relaxation a spa-like bathroom with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, raised dual vanities, & an enormous walk-in closet with a custom shelving system. Two more bedrooms on this level and
List Price/SqFt: 1.71

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months; 24 Months; Negotiable; Other Owner Pays: Association Fees; Common Area Maintenance; HVAC Maintenance; Management; Repairs; Taxes; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator; ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer; ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater; Freezer; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: In Unit; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Dog Park; Elevator(s); Fitness Center; Gated; Jogging Path; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Full Time; Management - Off Site; Park; Playground; Security; Trash Association Fee Includes: Insurance; Maintenance Grounds; Maintenance Structure; Pest Control; Security; Sewer; Trash; Water Community Features: Curbs; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Water Source: Public Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Garage Door Opener Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) View: Protected Preserve; Trees/Woods Fencing: Back Yard; Vinyl Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: City Street Rent Includes: Management; Trash Collection Tenant Pays: All Utilities Pets Allowed: Call