1849 Challen Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 664632)

1849 Challen Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

$875,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,109 Status: Closed
Current Price: $875,000 List Date: 5/06/2013 Last Modified: 1/18/2026

Overview

Description

JUST LISTED! Walk to the Shoppes of Avondale from this fantastic home east of St. John's Avenue just two houses in from the River. Elegant and romantic Mediterranean style architecture, barrel tile roof, pecky cypress ceilings, large private garden with lush landscaping and fountain. Gracious living spaces include formal living room with barrel vaulted ceiling and fireplace, formal dining room with original tile floors from 1926, renovated kitchen with butler's pantry, family room with french doors to backyard, large laundry room, loads of storage, and glorious historic details round out the package.

Listing Details MLS# 664632

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
2
Bathrooms Total
5
Living Area
4109
Living Area Source
Public Records
Year Built
1926
Lot Size Dimensions
75 x 125
Association YN
No
Association Fee Frequency
One Time
CDD Fee YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Pool Private YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Stories
2
Directions
From Roosevelt headed South, Turn left onto Edgewood. Head East towards St. Johns River. Turn left onto St. Johns Avenue and then Right onto Challen Avenue. House on left three houses in from River.
Public Remarks
JUST LISTED! Walk to the Shoppes of Avondale from this fantastic home east of St. John's Avenue just two houses in from the River. Elegant and romantic Mediterranean style architecture, barrel tile roof, pecky cypress ceilings, large private garden with lush landscaping and fountain. Gracious living spaces include formal living room with barrel vaulted ceiling and fireplace, formal dining room with original tile floors from 1926, renovated kitchen with butler's pantry, family room with french doors to backyard, large laundry room, loads of storage, and glorious historic details round out the package.
List Price/SqFt
225.12
Sold Price/SqFt
212.95
CDD Fee Amount
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: Less than .25 Acre Architectural Style: Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Central; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Stucco Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch Pool Features: None Parking Features: Other Lot Features: Historic Area Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Surface Type: Asphalt Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2013-05-05

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
1849
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
2013-09-09T18:11:09Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2013-09-08
Close Date
2013-09-09
Close Price
875000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1
Storage Room: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Fireplace-Bedroom: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y, Structure Off Grade: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2
Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3
Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Listing Agent, Occupied - Lockbox

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number
0793370000
Tax Legal Description
AVONDALE

Approx Parcel Size

Less than .25 Acre
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Electric Water Heater
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Construction Materials

Stucco
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lot Features

Historic Area
Yes

Parking Features

Other
Yes

Pool Features

None
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Utilities

Natural Gas Available
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch
Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer
Yes
Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Room Information

Room Name
Living Room
Family Room
Office
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: January - 18 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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