This home is in Avondale, Jacksonville — a pool home in Jacksonville.
$1,250,000Sold3 bd · 4 ba · 3,077 sq ft
Sold·Closed Nov 4, 2026·3 days on market·Recent sales in Avondale·Avondale
1602 Challen Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32205
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About this home
Avondale
** multiple offers received ** Highest and best due by 2pm 9/30/26 One of Avondale's truly one-of-a-kind historic residences, this enchanting home is rich in character and timeless charm. Copper gutters & wisteria climbing the brick exterior create an unforgettable first impression. Inside, a gracious formal living room features expansive bay windows, while the formal dining room opens from the beautifully appointed kitchen with marble countertops and a luxury six-burner gas range. The kitchen flows seamlessly to a built-in breakfast banquet & inviting family room with exposed wood beams & a wall of windows overlooking the saltwater pool & brick courtyard. Upstairs are 2 generously sized bedrooms with a beautifully renovated shared bath, plus a stunning primary suite with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light & a luxurious bath with walk-in shower. The 3rd level has been reimagined as additional living space or a 4th bedroom with full bath. Enjoy a rare attached 2-car garage.
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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.
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 1935)
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: ~1,701 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.
As of September 2026, this Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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 Park18 min drive · 4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Curtis Lee Johnson Marina Park Public Boat Ramp (aka. Lighthouse Marina)about 3 mi · Cedar River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Stinson Park Paddlecraft and Dinghy Dockabout 1 mi · Ortega River
Closest youth league fields
Boone Park3 min drive · Pickleball, Tennis
Closest grocery store
Publix6 min drive · 2033 Riverside 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $612,118 | $383,198 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $7,155/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$24,600/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 3,601 current Duval listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2026), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Nov 4, 2026Closed$1,075,000
- Oct 9, 2026Pending$1,075,000
- Oct 1, 2026Active Under Contract$1,075,000
- Sep 28, 2026Listed$1,075,000
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 $318/sq ft; this home is listed at $406/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1452 Avondale Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Aug 2026 | $955,000 | $318 | 4/2.5 | 3,000 | 18 | 0.1 |
| 1410 Edgewood Avenue S, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by COWFORD REALTY & DESIGN LLC | Jul 2026 | $755,000 | $332 | 4/2.5 | 2,275 | 72 | 0.2 |
| 1405 Challen Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS JACKSONVILLE | Jun 2026 | $875,000 | $309 | 6/3.5 | 2,829 | 11 | 0.2 |
| 1418 Avondale Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY | Jun 2026 | $920,000 | $305 | 5/3.5 | 3,014 | 2 | 0.2 |
| 1365 Belvedere Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Jun 2026 | $735,000 | $309 | 4/3 | 2,381 | 121 | 0.3 |
| 3557 Pine Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Oct 2026 | $1,500,000 | $572 | 3/2.5 | 2,621 | 1 | 0.4 |
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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Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
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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About Avondale
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