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1870 Challen Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

$2,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,018 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 1/26/2012 Last Modified: 11/06/2024

Overview

Description

Nestled among towering oaks on nearly 1 acre park-like setting on one of Avondale's most sought after streets, this classic residence offers sweeping views of the river & the distant downtown skyline. During 2 major 1990's renovations considerable attention was devoted to preserving original historic details while creating modern living spaces & amenities.Nearly every sun-filled room of this move in ready,meticulously presented home is graced with river views! In 1991 Kendale designed and built the family room on the east side of the home.In 1996 a brand new kitchen and upstairs master suite were added(architect-Bill Leuthold).The kitchen opens to a covered brick terrace & the family room opens to a charming brick courtyard-convienent for outdoor entertaing.GO TO SUPPLEMENT FOR MORE DETAIL

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Listing Details MLS# 608875

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
6
Living Area
6018
Living Area Source
Public Records
Year Built
1927
Homestead YN
Yes
Lot Size Dimensions
124x325x126x321
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
Yes
Stories
2
Public Remarks
Nestled among towering oaks on nearly 1 acre park-like setting on one of Avondale's most sought after streets, this classic residence offers sweeping views of the river & the distant downtown skyline. During 2 major 1990's renovations considerable attention was devoted to preserving original historic details while creating modern living spaces & amenities.Nearly every sun-filled room of this move in ready,meticulously presented home is graced with river views! In 1991 Kendale designed and built the family room on the east side of the home.In 1996 a brand new kitchen and upstairs master suite were added(architect-Bill Leuthold).The kitchen opens to a covered brick terrace & the family room opens to a charming brick courtyard-convienent for outdoor entertaing.GO TO SUPPLEMENT FOR MORE DETAIL
List Price/SqFt
431.21
Sold Price/SqFt
415.42
CDD Fee Amount
0
Association Fee
0
Directions
S. on Roosevelt to left on Edgewood then left on St Johns Ave to first rt on Challen. Property on River,Rt side of Cul-de-sac

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Central; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Exterior Features: Balcony; Dock Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio Pool Features: None Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Detached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Historic Area; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: River Waterfront Features: Navigable Water; River Front Current Use: Residential

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2012-01-26

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
1870
Street Name
Challen
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Duval
State
FL
Postal Code
32205
MLS Area Major
032-Avondale
Subdivision Name
Avondale

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2023-11-14T18:36:10Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2012-08-01T20:21:42Z
Purchase Contract Date
2012-12-17
Close Date
2012-12-28
Close Price
2500000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1
Utilities-Underground: Y, Bulkhead: Y, Bath-Owner Bath W/Whirlpool: Y, Interior aMENITIES-Prewired Audio: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Structure Off Grade: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2
Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Fenced Partial: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3
Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Listing Agent

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number
0793590000
Tax Legal Description
AVONDALE

Approx Parcel Size

.51 to 1 Acre
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Water Heater
Yes
Ice Maker
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes
Dock
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Historic Area
Yes
Sprinklers In Front
Yes
Sprinklers In Rear
Yes

Parking Features

Circular Driveway
Yes
Detached
Yes
Garage
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes

View

River
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Patio
Yes

Waterfront Features

Navigable Water
Yes
River Front
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Breakfast Nook
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Office
Utility Room
Other First Breakfast Room
Living Room First
Family Room First
Bonus Room First
Kitchen First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: November - 06 - 2024
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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