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1327 Challen Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32205
About this home
Jacksonville
Tucked into one of Jacksonville's most beloved historic neighborhoods, this Avondale bungalow is full of original charm. Graceful archways frame the living spaces, and warm wood floors run throughout, giving the home a sense of history the moment you walk in. The home offers three bedrooms, including one that works beautifully as a home office or dressing room. The kitchen features a pantry and is ready for your personal touch, making it the perfect canvas for the design you've been dreaming of. Step out to the screened porch for morning coffee or evening conversation, then into a lovely backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. This is a true opportunity to renovate and restore a classic Avondale home and make it entirely your own, all in a fantastic location close to the Shoppes of Avondale, dining, and tree-lined streets that make the neighborhood so special. Opportunities like this don't come along often.
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.
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
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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: ~1,552 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,021/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,800/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.
History
Price & status history
- Sep 29, 2026Listed$399,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Features
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Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA 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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