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6470 SMOOTH THORN Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258 (MLS# 1054978)

6470 SMOOTH THORN Court, Jacksonville, FL 32258

$243,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,055 Status: Closed

Current Price: $243,000 List Date: 5/23/2020 Last Modified: 11/04/2026

Overview

Description

This bright and open END UNIT Townhome is located in the Hawthorn community of Bartram Park close to Shopping, Restaurants and Access to get you anywhere in town. Hawthorn has a Community Pool and Exercise Room and great walking paths. FEATURES: AC 2019, Spacious Great Room w/Wood Floors, Double Crown Mouldings open to the Dining, Kitchen and Screened Lanai w/preserve view areas, Kitchen has 42'' Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Breakfast Bar & Eating Space, First Floor Powder Room and Office w/French Doors, Second Floor has Huge Master Suite w/Tray Ceiling, Ensuite Bath w/Garden Tub, Shower, Double Vanity, Walk-in Closet,& Private Water Closet, Laundry Room, 2 Secondary Bedrooms & Full Bath, Attached Two Car Garage w/Epoxy Floor, Long Driveway & Guest Pkg. All Appliances Stay!

Listing Details MLS# 1054978

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2055
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 2006
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 256
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee 2 Frequency: One Time
Association Name: Hawthorn
Association Phone: 904-233-7224
CDD Fee YN: Yes
CDD Fee Amount: 667.41
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Directions: 95 to Old St Augustine Rd. Exit to West on Old St Augustine Rd., Left on Bartram Park Blvd. to Right on Red Hawthorne Way, Left on Autumn Berry Way to the end,
Public Remarks: This bright and open END UNIT Townhome is located in the Hawthorn community of Bartram Park close to Shopping, Restaurants and Access to get you anywhere in town. Hawthorn has a Community Pool and Exercise Room and great walking paths. FEATURES: AC 2019, Spacious Great Room w/Wood Floors, Double Crown Mouldings open to the Dining, Kitchen and Screened Lanai w/preserve view areas, Kitchen has 42'' Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Breakfast Bar & Eating Space, First Floor Powder Room and Office w/French Doors, Second Floor has Huge Master Suite w/Tray Ceiling, Ensuite Bath w/Garden Tub, Shower, Double Vanity, Walk-in Closet,& Private Water Closet, Laundry Room, 2 Secondary Bedrooms & Full Bath, Attached Two Car Garage w/Epoxy Floor, Long Driveway & Guest Pkg. All Appliances Stay!
List Price/SqFt: 121.61
Sold Price/SqFt: 118.25

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Contemporary Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Concrete; Frame; Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch; Screened; Wrap Around Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Attached; Garage; Guest; On Street View: Protected Preserve Current Use: Residential Association Amenities: Community Pool; Fitness Center; Maintenance Grounds; Management - Full Time; Management - Off Site; Trash Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Trash Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Townhouse
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Contract Date: 2020-05-23
Unit Type: End Unit

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 6470
Street Name: SMOOTH THORN
Street Suffix: Court
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32258
MLS Area Major: 015-Bartram
Subdivision Name: Hawthorn

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2020-07-22T15:51:49Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-07-20
Close Date: 2020-07-21
Close Price: 243000

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1: Utilities-Underground: Y, Dining-Kitchen/Family Combo: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Condo Restrictions-Pet Restrictions: Y, Common Club Amenities-Club Facilities: Y, Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Energy Features-Forced Air: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Dining-Living/Dining Combo: Y, Condo Restrictions-Governed Covenants/Restrictions: Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Sliding Glass Door(s): Y, Structure Slab: Y

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Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Office
Utility Room
Great Room	First	17.00	18.30
Dining Room	First	12.10	10.40
Other	First	10.10	11.30
Primary Bedroom	Second	14.11	13.11
Bedroom 1	Second	13.80	11.10
Bedroom 2	Second	14.11	11.30

Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: November - 04 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.