1740 CHALLEN Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 2076182)

1740 CHALLEN Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

$1,025,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,216 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,025,000 List Date: 7/01/2025 Last Modified: 3/02/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this stunning Mediterranean Revival home in Avondale! The inviting front porch and beautifully arched front door and windows of the foyer create a grand entrance. This home perfectly blends traditional formal rooms with comfortable living areas. The thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts a charming butler's pantry, highlighting the home's rich history. A built-in banquette provides a cozy space for casual dining, while the formal dining room is perfect for special occasions. The first floor also includes a convenient powder room and a dedicated office area. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space and three bathrooms. The primary suite is a true oasis, featuring a separate tub and shower, two separate vanities, and two separate closets. The private backyard is absolutely lovely, offering a serene escape. The barrel tile roof is 8 years old, and the AC and duct work with a UV light are also 8 years old. Buyer to verify square footage

Listing Details MLS# 2076182

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
4
Living Area
3216
Living Area Source
Public Records
Year Built
1925
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
No
Homestead YN
Yes
Association YN
No
CDD Fee YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
No
Pool Private YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Stories
2
Senior Community YN
No
Directions
Heading N on Roosevelt Blvd (Hwy 17); exit and go R on Edgewood Ave towards St Johns River, cross Park St, L on Herschel, 1st R on Challen to home on Right
Public Remarks
Welcome to this stunning Mediterranean Revival home in Avondale! The inviting front porch and beautifully arched front door and windows of the foyer create a grand entrance. This home perfectly blends traditional formal rooms with comfortable living areas. The thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts a charming butler's pantry, highlighting the home's rich history. A built-in banquette provides a cozy space for casual dining, while the formal dining room is perfect for special occasions. The first floor also includes a convenient powder room and a dedicated office area. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space and three bathrooms. The primary suite is a true oasis, featuring a separate tub and shower, two separate vanities, and two separate closets. The private backyard is absolutely lovely, offering a serene escape. The barrel tile roof is 8 years old, and the AC and duct work with a UV light are also 8 years old. Buyer to verify square footage
List Price/SqFt
349.81
Sold Price/SqFt
318.72

Property Features

Architectural Style: Historic Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Stacked Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower Flooring: Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch Roof: Tile Parking Features: Detached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street Lot Features: Historic Area Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2024-12-02

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
1740
Street Name
CHALLEN
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Duval
State
FL
Postal Code
32205
MLS Area Major
032-Avondale
Subdivision Name
Avondale North

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-09-26T20:10:10Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Price Change Timestamp
2025-07-02T20:49:33Z
Purchase Contract Date
2025-08-15
Close Date
2025-09-26
Close Price
1025000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
0794820000
Tax Legal Description
7-31 43-2S-26E AVONDALE LOT 280

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer/Dryer Stacked
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lot Features

Historic Area
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes

Roof

Tile
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Built-in Features
Yes
Butler Pantry
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
His and Hers Closets
Yes
Jack and Jill Bath
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Yes
Listing Office: MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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