1856 CHALLEN Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
$1,650,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,470
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
8,712
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,650,000
List Date:
7/16/2026
Last Modified:
8/23/2026
Description
This exquisite block and stucco Mediterranean style home was designed by Marsh and Saxelby and built in 1922. It sits on a special block with underground utilities surrounded by gorgeous homes. Current owners updates include all new tile roof, 2 new HVAC, significant electrical updates, natural gas full house generator, new glass and metal doors leading to the pool and much more. A notable feature is the great floorplan with the formal dining and living rooms off the foyer and a casual family room area in the back open to kitchen and overlooking the pool. Perfection. Up the beautiful staircase with iron railing are 3 large bedrooms and 3 baths. The primary has a fireplace, two walk-in closets and doors to a private terrace. The second bedroom has an extra bonus space and newer bathroom. The 2 car garage was built roughly 12 years ago. The backyard and pool area are beautiful as well with built-in Heston gas grill and custom asado grill + pizza oven and keg fridge. It is all you need
Supplements: to entertain family and friends. 1856 Challen is the Avondale dream home you have been waiting for.
More Information MLS# 2151167
Contract Information
Current Price: $1,650,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Status: Closed
Sold Price: $1,650,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-17
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 1856
Street Name: CHALLEN
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32205
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
Subdivision Name: Avondale North
General Property Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 3470
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1922
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 118
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: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Entry Level: 1
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Northeast
Directions: From Downtown, take Riverside Avenue South to King St, turn left then right on St Johns Ave, left on Challen Ave. Home is near the end of the street on the right. Street ends at the St Johns River.
Public Remarks: This exquisite block and stucco Mediterranean style home was designed by Marsh and Saxelby and built in 1922. It sits on a special block with underground utilities surrounded by gorgeous homes. Current owners updates include all new tile roof, 2 new HVAC, significant electrical updates, natural gas full house generator, new glass and metal doors leading to the pool and much more. A notable feature is the great floorplan with the formal dining and living rooms off the foyer and a casual family room area in the back open to kitchen and overlooking the pool. Perfection. Up the beautiful staircase with iron railing are 3 large bedrooms and 3 baths. The primary has a fireplace, two walk-in closets and doors to a private terrace. The second bedroom has an extra bonus space and newer bathroom. The 2 car garage was built roughly 12 years ago. The backyard and pool area are beautiful as well with built-in Heston gas grill and custom asado grill + pizza oven and keg fridge. It is all you need
List Price/SqFt: 489.91
Sold Price/SqFt: 475.5
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-20T21:20:06Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-07-20
Close Date: 2026-08-20
Close Price: 1650000
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 3
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Property Features
Architectural Style: Historic; Spanish
Levels: Two
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop
Fireplace Features: Gas; Wood Burning
Interior Features: His and Hers Closets; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Electric: Underground
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Construction Materials: Block; Stucco
Exterior Features: Balcony; Outdoor Kitchen
Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Patio; Terrace
Pool Features: In Ground; Salt Water
Roof: Tile
Parking Features: Detached; Garage
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Historic Area
View: River
Fencing: Back Yard; Brick; Full
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Contingency Reason: Inspection
Documents
Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY
Last Updated: August - 23 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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