This home is in Avondale, Jacksonville — a pool home in Jacksonville.
Sold·Closed Aug 19, 2026·5 days on market·Recent sales in Avondale·Avondale
1361 Challen Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32205
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About this home
Avondale
Move-in ready and full of Avondale charm, this special brick home sits on one of the neighborhood's most desirable streets. At the time of listing, it's the only move-in ready home in Avondale or Riverside on the MLS offering this rare combination: a private pool, two-car garage with abundant off-street parking, and a loft-style ADU/garage apartment of approximately 400 square feet. The ADU offers wonderful flexibility for guests, extended family, band room, a college student, au pair, creative workspace, or potential rental income. And the best part? May 2026 appraisal came in at 740,000- instant equity! Major improvements include a brand-new sewer line, HVAC systems installed in 2023 and 2025, roofs replaced in 2012 and 2023, two new water heaters in 2025, updated plumbing, and the removal and replacement of all cloth wiring in 2025. Previous contracts didn't reach closing for reasons unrelated to the home's current condition. It's ready and waiting for its next chapter
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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).
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Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone X — minimal flood hazard
Flood insurance is typically not required by lenders (always optional).
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1924)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer & public water · JEA
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by JEA — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,562 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 homeAs of August 2026, 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $582,357 | $531,635 | — |
| 2024 | $598,492 | $548,492 | ▲ $63,098 |
| 2023 | $550,280 | $338,399 | ▲ $28,903 |
| 2022 | $505,505 | $327,087 | ▲ $30,900 |
| 2021 | $405,165 | $316,104 | — |
| 2020 | $362,628 | $289,095 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $9,301/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$13,900/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 (2025), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Aug 21, 2026Closed$709,900
- Aug 5, 2026Active Under Contract$709,900
- Jul 31, 2026Listed$709,900
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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 $311/sq ft; this home is listed at $414/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1326 Hollywood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by COWFORD REALTY & DESIGN LLC | Sep 2026 | $550,000 | $308 | 3/2 | 1,786 | 23 | 0.1 |
| 1453 Belvedere Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS JACKSONVILLE | Sep 2026 | $655,000 | $311 | 3/2.5 | 2,103 | 60 | 0.3 |
| 2944 Olga Place, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC | Oct 2026 | $439,000 | $322 | 3/2 | 1,364 | 128 | 0.4 |
| 3674 Walsh Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS FIRST COAST REALTY | Sep 2026 | $475,000 | $250 | 5/3 | 1,900 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 3805 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Oct 2026 | $515,000 | $261 | 3/2.5 | 1,976 | 272 | 0.6 |
| 3624 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Sep 2026 | $712,000 | $500 | 3/2 | 1,424 | 3 | 0.6 |
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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Listing Courtesy of: COWFORD REALTY & DESIGN LLC
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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