2979 ST JOHNS Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 2137851)

2979 ST JOHNS Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

$1,550,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,738 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,550,000 List Date: 4/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Overview

Description

UNIQUE PROPERTY WITH TAX SAVINGS. Step into a piece of Avondale history with this beautifully remodeled 1908 three-story home, thoughtfully redesigned by an award-winning team and nominated for the 2025 Preservation Award by Riverside Avondale Preservation. Blending timeless charm with modern convenience, it features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and spacious living areas throughout. The updated kitchen includes a pantry, while the primary suite offers private laundry. A bright sunroom fills the home with natural light, and the grand dining room is perfect for entertaining with a working gas fireplace. Recent improvements include beautiful new flooring and tree removal that created a larger, more inviting backyard space. The third floor provides a flexible retreat with a loft, bathroom, and two bedrooms. Additional highlights include a private balcony, basement storage, and a fenced corner lot. Ideally located near downtown Jacksonville, the St. Johns River, and Avondale's shops and dining.

Listing Details MLS# 2137851

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 4738
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1908
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 3
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Park Street going East, turn right onto McDuff Avenue. Heading South on McDuff, the home is on your right at the corner of McDuff and St. Johns Ave.
Public Remarks: UNIQUE PROPERTY WITH TAX SAVINGS. Step into a piece of Avondale history with this beautifully remodeled 1908 three-story home, thoughtfully redesigned by an award-winning team and nominated for the 2025 Preservation Award by Riverside Avondale Preservation. Blending timeless charm with modern convenience, it features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and spacious living areas throughout. The updated kitchen includes a pantry, while the primary suite offers private laundry. A bright sunroom fills the home with natural light, and the grand dining room is perfect for entertaining with a working gas fireplace. Recent improvements include beautiful new flooring and tree removal that created a larger, more inviting backyard space. The third floor provides a flexible retreat with a loft, bathroom, and two bedrooms. Additional highlights include a private balcony, basement storage, and a fenced corner lot. Ideally located near downtown Jacksonville, the St. Johns River, and Avondale's shops and dining.
List Price/SqFt: 327.14

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Three Or More Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Convection Oven; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Freezer; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Washer; Wine Cooler Interior Features: Butler Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower Flooring: Tile; Wood Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Hot Water Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Public Parking Features: Garage; Off Street Lot Features: Corner Lot Current Use: Single Family Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Other

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-31

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2979
Street Name: ST JOHNS
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32205
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
Subdivision Name: Avondale

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-05T15:01:35Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-06-05T15:01:35Z

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 2

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country: US
Parcel Number: 0779910000
Tax Legal Description: 2-77 27-2S-26E INGLESIDE PARK LOT 1 BLK 2

Appliances

Convection Oven: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wine Cooler: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Current Use

Single Family: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
Other: Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot: Yes

Parking Features

Garage: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
Sewer Available: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Interior Features

Butler Pantry: Yes
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Rental Restrictions

No Minimum: Yes

Documents

2979 St Johns Permits / Reno Work ›

Listing Office: FLUID REALTY, LLC.

Last Updated: June - 05 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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