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Sold·Closed Jul 1, 2025·129 days on market·Recent sales in San Marco·San Marco

2234 River Road

Jacksonville, FL 32207

$5,500,000sold priceListed at $6,750,000 · 81.5% of asking$628/sqftMLS# 2052917

Beds

Baths

8,764

Sq Ft

1929

Built

Garage

Yes

Pool

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No HOA2.49 acresWaterfrontSingle Family Residence2 stories

About this home

San Marco

This iconic 1929 estate home in San Marco, originally owned by Carl Swisher of the Swisher Cigar Company, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Jacksonville's history. Set on just under 3 acres of prime riverfront property, with an impressive 178 feet along the St. Johns River, the estate boasts breathtaking views and unmatched privacy. The property includes a buildable lot, perfect for adding a second home, tennis courts, or leaving as open space. The entire home has been recently painted and reroofed, preserving its timeless charm. Inside, you'll find original tile and wood floors, high ceilings with exposed wood beams, and four fireplaces that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The modern kitchen and updated owner's suite bath offer contemporary luxury. This walled and privately gated estate is located in one of Jacksonville's most prestigious neighborhoods and has been recognized with a national preservation award, celebrating its rich SEE MORE...

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Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 7.32% · 30yr$30,225

Property taxesest. at asking price, Duval County$8,981

Estimated total, before insurance$39,206/mo

• Homeowners insurance is on top — in Florida it varies widely with roof age and wind/flood zone (see the Reality Check below). Budget it before you offer.
• In CDD communities (Nocatee, eTown, Seven Pines…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill, and the amount varies home to home — a prior owner may have prepaid the bond — so we confirm this home’s exact line rather than trust a community average.
• Taxes are estimated at YOUR purchase price — Florida assessments reset on sale, so the seller’s current bill is usually lower than yours will be.

Storms & insurance

Florida Reality Check

The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.

Flood zone not yet determined

Check the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or ask Krista to pull it.

Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.

Evacuation zone not yet determined

Check floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone.

Roof: Tile — year not disclosed (home built 1929)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Solar potential: ~1,681 usable sun-hours per year

A strong solar roof by Florida standards — worth pricing panels if energy bills matter to you.

Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.

Ask about this home

This Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields at this property’s coordinates. None of it is a determination, survey, or inspection, and public records can lag or conflict with on-site conditions. Independently verify anything you’ll rely on: the flood zone at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone (and confirm flood-insurance cost with your lender and a licensed insurance agent), and the sewer/septic, roof, and utilities with a professional inspection.

Around this address

Nearby, from public data

The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.

Closest beach parking
Atlantic Blvd
about 16 mi · 50 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
28 min drive · 4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Arlington Road Public Boat Ramp
about 4 mi · St. Johns River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
River Oaks Park Paddlecraft Access
about 0.5 mi · Craig Creek
Closest youth league fields
Southside Park
5 min drive · Pickleball, Tennis
Closest grocery store
Publix
3 min drive · 2039 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville

Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.

Sun & Light

East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot

The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard and pool on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:34 AM, sunset 6:47 PM.

A pool back here warms with the morning and sits in shade by late afternoon: cooler water than a west lot, and evening swims without the glare.
The rear takes the sunrise and the gentle morning sun, then goes shaded through the afternoon — the classic comfortable-summer-evening lanai in Florida.
The front of the home carries the hot western afternoon instead of your living space.

Orientation per the MLS listing; sun paths are seasonal geometry for Northeast Florida, not a shade study — trees, screening, and neighboring structures change the picture on any specific lot.

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

2023 property taxes (current owner): $36,472/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$107,800/yr

Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast the current owner’s assessment can rise — and it resets when a home sells, so a buyer’s tax bill is typically based on the purchase price, not the seller’s bill above. Estimate uses the median effective rate across 3,305 current Duval listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.

Closed sales

What sold nearby

Closed sales within about two miles in the last 18 months, same property type, similar size. Closed prices from the MLS, not estimates. Their median is $357/sq ft; this home is listed at $770/sq ft.

Address	Closed	Price	$/sq ft	Bd/Ba	Sq ft	DOM	Miles
1849 Willow Branch Terrace, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY	Jan 2026	$2,704,700	$357	5/5.5	7,585	203	2.3

Sold data from the realMLS IDX feed. A closed price is what a buyer paid, not what this home is worth; Krista runs the adjustments per home.

Features

Price$6,750,000

Price / Sq Ft$770

Bedrooms7

Bathrooms6.00

Full Baths5

Half Baths2

Square Footage8,764

Total Structure Area10,400 sq ft

Acres2.49 acres

Year Built1929

TypeResidential

Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence

StyleSpanish, Traditional

Property ConditionUpdated/Remodeled

StatusClosed

# of Garages2

Has PoolYes

Pool FeaturesIn Ground

Is WaterfrontYes

Direction FacesWest

School Information

ElementaryHendricks Avenue

Community Information

Address2234 River Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Area011-San Marco

SubdivisionSan Marco

CityJacksonville

CountyDuval

StateFL

Zip Code32207

Lot Size108,464.4 sq ft

Lot Dimensions178' (W) x 588'

Parcel Number0813570010

ZoningResidential

Amenities

UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

SewerPublic Sewer

Water SourcePublic

ParkingAdditional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gated, Guest, Off Street, Secured

ViewRiver

Waterfront TypeNavigable Water, No Fixed Bridges, River Access, River Front

Interior

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Butler Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Guest Suite, His and Hers Closets, Jack and Jill Bath, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar

AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked

HeatingCentral, Electric, Zoned

CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Split System, Zoned

FlooringCarpet, Tile, Wood

FireplaceYes

# of Fireplaces4

Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning

# of Stories2

LevelsTwo

LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup

SecurityCarbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

Exterior FeaturesBalcony, Boat Slip, Courtyard, Dock, Fire Pit

Lot DescriptionCorner Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Wooded

Patio / PorchCovered, Terrace

FencingOther, Fenced, Full, Wrought Iron

RoofTile

ConstructionConcrete, Stucco

Other StructuresGreenhouse, Guest House

Road SurfaceAsphalt

Road FrontageCity Street

Additional Information

Date ListedOctober 21, 2024

Days on Market129

Tax Amount$36,471.95

Tax Year2023

Listing TermsCash, Conventional

55+ CommunityNo

New ConstructionNo

Listing Courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

Sold by: PETRA MANAGEMENT INC. (buyer's brokerage)

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided through the IDX program of realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service). © 2026 Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.

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