This home is in Avondale, Jacksonville.
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1234 Challen Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32205
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Avondale
Welcome to this charming historic Avondale home filled with character! A screened front porch welcomes you into the living room, featuring beautiful wood floors and lots of natural light. The spacious formal dining room flows into a very nice renovated kitchen. Off the kitchen, there's a vaulted ceiling den offering additional living space which is rare in an Avondale bungalow! Upstairs, the primary bedroom is joined by two generously sized bedrooms and a hall bath. The fenced backyard is a private retreat with a beautiful pergola and string lights creating an enchanting ambiance for entertaining. A detached two-car garage includes a full guest apartment with its own kitchen, living room, bedroom, full bath and washer/dryer—ideal for guests, extended family or short term rentals. Walk to neighborhood parks and the shops and dining of Murray Hill, with Avondale's popular shops and restaurants just minutes away. Close to downtown, NAS Jax and more - this is a great home!
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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 1925)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,416 usable sun-hours per year
Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.
Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Ask about this homeAs of October 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
2025 property taxes (current owner): $9,058/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$12,700/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 30, 2026Listed$650,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
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
Avondale is a neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL (Duval County), ZIP 32205.
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