The Area
About Avondale North
Avondale North is a Duval County community in Jacksonville where the current market runs from about $550k to $849k, with homes built around 1926. Every listing below is live from the MLS — the same data, tax truth, and flood detail as everywhere else on this site, updated continuously. A note on how I work this area: Avondale North sits beyond the St. Johns County and Beaches corridor I serve street-by-street every day. The data here is real and current, and when you are ready to tour or list, I will introduce you to the colleague at my Christie's International Real Estate office who knows this market best — and stay involved as your advocate from first call to closing.
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Avondale North
Daily life in Avondale North puts you close to a genuinely rich dining and cultural scene without venturing far from home. Restaurant Orsay, a French bistro consistently counted among Jacksonville's best, is about a mile and a half away, while the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens — with its permanent collection and formal riverfront grounds — sits roughly the same distance in the opposite direction. On Saturday mornings, the Riverside Arts Market under the Fuller Warren Bridge draws local farmers, makers, and food vendors about two miles out. For something a bit further afield, the Cowford Chophouse and Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco are each roughly three and a half miles away, offering upscale evenings when the occasion calls for it.
The Homes
Avondale North Homes & Architecture
Homes in Avondale North are single-family residences built around 1926, running roughly 1,500 to 3,000 square feet with three to five bedrooms and up to three baths — a typical home here lands near four bedrooms and about 2,200 square feet. Architectural styles skew historic and traditional, with Mediterranean Revival detailing appearing on larger corner-lot properties. Inside, you'll find features consistent with lovingly maintained vintage homes: original wood floors, entrance foyers, built-in details, fireplaces, and covered front and rear porches. More recently updated homes often add walk-in closets, split-bedroom layouts, and primary suites with updated baths. Prices generally range from the mid-$500s into the upper-$800s.
Amenities
Avondale North Amenities & Community Features
Avondale North is a traditional urban neighborhood with sidewalks, street lights, and curbs throughout — the kind of walkable streetscape that makes an evening stroll or a morning run genuinely pleasant. There are no private community gates, HOA-managed pools, or club facilities attached to the neighborhood itself; the amenities here are the streets, the architecture, and the proximity to Jacksonville's broader cultural and park infrastructure. Treaty Oak Park, with its 250-plus-year-old landmark oak and quiet riverfront setting, is about three miles away, and the Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park — 450 acres of oceanfront trails, beach, and freshwater lake in Atlantic Beach — is roughly 19 miles east.
Location
Avondale North Location & Commute
Avondale North sits in the inner westside of Jacksonville, close to the Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods that border it to the south. Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is about two miles away, and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville — home to Wolfson Children's Hospital and a Level I trauma center — is roughly three miles out. Jacksonville International Airport is about 13 miles north, a drive that typically runs 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. The First Coast beaches at Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Jacksonville Beach are about 18 to 19 miles east — plan on a 25-to-35-minute drive.
Schools
Schools Near Avondale North
Avondale North falls within Duval County Public Schools. The Bolles School, a well-known independent school serving pre-K through 12th grade, is also associated with this area. School assignments are address-specific — always verify zoning for any particular home directly with the district before making decisions based on school access.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Avondale North
What are the homes like in Avondale North — are they move-in ready or more of a renovation opportunity?
Avondale North homes date to around 1926, so you'll find a mix — some have been beautifully restored and updated with modern finishes while preserving original wood floors, fireplaces, and architectural detail, while others may offer more of a renovation canvas. The styles lean historic and traditional, with a few Mediterranean Revival examples on larger lots. What surprises buyers touring here is how much square footage these homes carry relative to their street presence — three to five bedrooms across roughly 1,500 to 3,000 square feet is the norm.
Is there an HOA in Avondale North?
Based on what I have on this neighborhood, there is no HOA associated with Avondale North. The community amenities are the public sidewalks, street lights, and curbs that come with this older urban streetscape — not a managed association. That said, individual properties may have deed restrictions or covenants specific to their lot, so it's worth confirming during due diligence for any home you're considering.
How close is Avondale North to major medical facilities?
Medical access from Avondale North is notably strong. Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is about two miles away, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is roughly three miles out, and UF Health Jacksonville — an academic medical center and Level I trauma center — is about four miles from the neighborhood. For day-to-day and emergency care, residents are well positioned relative to much of the Jacksonville metro.