2979 ST JOHNS Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
$1,590,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
4,738
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,590,000
List Date:
4/04/2026
Last Modified:
4/13/2026
Description
Step into a piece of Avondale history with this beautifully remodeled 1908 three-story home, thoughtfully redesigned by an award-winning team and nominated for the 2025 Preservation Award by Riverside Avondale Preservation. Blending timeless charm with modern convenience, it features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and spacious living areas throughout.
The updated kitchen includes a pantry, while the primary suite offers private laundry. A bright sunroom fills the home with natural light, and the grand dining room is perfect for entertaining with a working gas fireplace. The third floor provides a flexible retreat with a loft, bathroom, and two bedrooms.
Additional highlights include a private balcony, basement storage, and a fenced corner lot. Ideally located near downtown Jacksonville, the St. Johns River, and Avondale's shops and dining. Plus, enjoy a unique tax credit offering reduced yearly property taxes.
More Information MLS# 2137851
Contract Information
Current Price: $1,590,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Status: Active
List Price: $1,590,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-31
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 2979
Street Name: ST JOHNS
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32205
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
Subdivision Name: Avondale
General Property Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 4738
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1908
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 3
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Park Street going East, turn right onto McDuff Avenue. Heading South on McDuff, the home is on your right at the corner of McDuff and St. Johns Ave.
Public Remarks: Step into a piece of Avondale history with this beautifully remodeled 1908 three-story home, thoughtfully redesigned by an award-winning team and nominated for the 2025 Preservation Award by Riverside Avondale Preservation. Blending timeless charm with modern convenience, it features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and spacious living areas throughout.
The updated kitchen includes a pantry, while the primary suite offers private laundry. A bright sunroom fills the home with natural light, and the grand dining room is perfect for entertaining with a working gas fireplace. The third floor provides a flexible retreat with a loft, bathroom, and two bedrooms.
Additional highlights include a private balcony, basement storage, and a fenced corner lot. Ideally located near downtown Jacksonville, the St. Johns River, and Avondale's shops and dining. Plus, enjoy a unique tax credit offering reduced yearly property taxes.
List Price/SqFt: 335.58
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-04T14:31:22Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 2
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Property Features
Architectural Style: Traditional
Levels: Three Or More
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Rental Restrictions: No Minimum
Appliances: Convection Oven; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Oven; Freezer; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Washer; Wine Cooler
Interior Features: Butler Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central; Hot Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Water Source: Public
Parking Features: Garage; Off Street
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Current Use: Single Family
Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Other
Documents
2979 St Johns Permits / Reno Work ›Listing Office: FLUID REALTY, LLC.
Last Updated: April - 13 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.