1856 CHALLEN Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 2151167)

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
Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY
Last Updated: August - 23 - 2026
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