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Sold·Closed May 28, 2025·0 days on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
3855 St Johns Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32205
About this home
Jacksonville
True Avondale Historic gem!!! A Classic Tudor Revival built by Marshall Saxelby in 1925. An S-curve iconic estate. 2/3 acre size. Outside is 100 years old, inside is BRAND NEW. Taken to the studs this is an inspiring renovation where historic charm meets modern functionality and efficiency w\Water Furnace Series 7 geothermal HVAC w/integrated hot water heating, whole house Generac generator, new electric to house /garage, new gas lines to French Lacanche range, generator and fireplaces, whole house water filtration system, fully insulated w/spray foam including crawl. Gourmet kitchen w/quartz, Butlers pantry w/magnificent arched windows. The house has new bathrooms for all bedrooms. 3rd floor has full BR/full bath used as office plus ''yoga''/workout space/plenty of room for au pair, teenager. New roofs & gutters. New plumbing including sewer line to street. Pavered drive, 2 car garage/storage. Extra parking, corner lot, lots of trees. THIS IS ONE TO SEE AND BEHOLD...QUITE AMAZING!
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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.
- • 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 (that applies to the reference bill above too).
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: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1926)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,542 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 homeThis 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 Blvdabout 19 mi · 50 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Parkabout 4 mi · 4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Curtis Lee Johnson Marina Park Public Boat Ramp (aka. Lighthouse Marina)about 2 mi · Cedar River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Stinson Park Paddlecraft and Dinghy Dockabout 0.8 mi · Ortega River
Closest youth league fields
Boone Parkabout 0.2 mi · Pickleball, Tennis
Closest grocery store
Publixabout 1 mi · 4495 Roosevelt Blvd, 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
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:34 AM, sunset 6:49 PM.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- Expect afternoon glare on rear glass, and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
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
2024 property taxes (current owner): $19,831/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$39,200/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 $667/sq ft; this home is listed at $382/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3898 Arden Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Apr 2026 | $1,426,500 | $339 | 4/3 | 4,214 | 11 | 0.3 |
| 1831 Woodmere Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Jul 2025 | $3,200,000 | $667 | 4/4.5 | 4,798 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 3404 St Johns Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC | Apr 2026 | $2,683,000 | $511 | 6/4.5 | 5,252 | 2 | 0.6 |
| 1878 Avondale Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Feb 2026 | $3,500,000 | $718 | 4/5.5 | 4,876 | 55 | 0.7 |
| 1319 Hamilton Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by PUBLIC SERVICES REALTY | Feb 2026 | $220,000 | $55 | 6/5 | 3,993 | 3 | 0.8 |
| 3711 Ortega Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE | Sep 2026 | $4,280,000 | $903 | 4/4.5 | 4,741 | 0 | 0.9 |
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.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: JANIE BOYD & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
Sold by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY (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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