1361 CHALLEN Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 2157999)

1361 CHALLEN Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

$709,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,715 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,712 Status: Closed

Current Price: $709,900 List Date: 7/31/2026 Last Modified: 8/21/2026

Overview

Description

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

Listing Details MLS# 2157999

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1715
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1924
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: Yes
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Downtown take Park Street south to right on Challen Ave and home is on the right after Fitch St.
Public Remarks: 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
List Price/SqFt: 413.94
Sold Price/SqFt: 413.94
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Architectural Style: Historic; Multi Generational; Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Guest Suite Flooring: Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Electric Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick Other Structures: Guest House Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Guest; Off Street View: Pool Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Current Use: Multi-Family; Residential; Single Family Community Features: Curbs; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Contingency Reason: Inspection Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Loft; Primary Bedroom; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-31

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1361
Street Name: CHALLEN
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32205
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
Subdivision Name: Avondale

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-21T18:42:37Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-08-05
Close Date: 2026-08-19
Close Price: 709900

Accessory Dwelling Information

ADU Attached Y/N: No

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 2

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Loft Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Other Room Level: Main
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Loft: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Other Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country: US
Parcel Number: 0797860000
Tax Annual Amount: 9301
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: 7-31 43-2S-26E AVONDALE LOT 750
Zoning Description: Residential
Elementary School: West Riverside
Middle School: Lake Shore
High School: Riverside

Appliances

Convection Oven: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes

Current Use

Multi-Family: Yes
Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Wood: Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Other Structures

Guest House: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Detached: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Guest: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Pool Features

Fenced: Yes
In Ground: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Sewer Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

Pool: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Architectural Style

Historic: Yes
Multi Generational: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Community Features

Curbs: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Street Lights: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Guest Suite: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Contingency Reason

Inspection: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Bathroom 1	Main
Dining Room	Main
Kitchen	Main
Living Room	Main
Other	Main
Laundry	Main
Bathroom 2	Upper
Primary Bedroom	Upper
Bedroom 2	Upper
Bedroom 3	Upper
Loft	Upper	ADU
Bathroom 1	Upper	ADU

Documents

Challen LBPD ›

Challen SPD ›

Challen survey ›

Listing Office: COWFORD REALTY & DESIGN LLC

Last Updated: August - 21 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.