1740 CHALLEN Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
$1,025,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,216
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,025,000
List Date:
7/01/2025
Last Modified:
9/26/2025
Description
Welcome to this stunning Mediterranean Revival home in Avondale! The inviting front porch and beautifully arched front door and windows of the foyer create a grand entrance. This home perfectly blends traditional formal rooms with comfortable living areas. The thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts a charming butler's pantry, highlighting the home's rich history. A built-in banquette provides a cozy space for casual dining, while the formal dining room is perfect for special occasions. The first floor also includes a convenient powder room and a dedicated office area. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space and three bathrooms. The primary suite is a true oasis, featuring a separate tub and shower, two separate vanities, and two separate closets. The private backyard is absolutely lovely, offering a serene escape. The barrel tile roof is 8 years old, and the AC and duct work with a UV light are also 8 years old. Buyer to verify square footage
More Information MLS# 2076182
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $1,025,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Closed
Sold Price: $1,025,000
Listing Contract Date: 2024-12-02
Location, Tax, and Legal
Country: US
Parcel Number: 0794820000
Tax Legal Description: 7-31 43-2S-26E AVONDALE LOT 280
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 1
Living Area: 3216
Living Area Source: Public Records
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Association YN: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Heading N on Roosevelt Blvd (Hwy 17); exit and go R on Edgewood Ave towards St Johns River, cross Park St, L on Herschel, 1st R on Challen to home on Right
Public Remarks: Welcome to this stunning Mediterranean Revival home in Avondale! The inviting front porch and beautifully arched front door and windows of the foyer create a grand entrance. This home perfectly blends traditional formal rooms with comfortable living areas. The thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts a charming butler's pantry, highlighting the home's rich history. A built-in banquette provides a cozy space for casual dining, while the formal dining room is perfect for special occasions. The first floor also includes a convenient powder room and a dedicated office area. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space and three bathrooms. The primary suite is a true oasis, featuring a separate tub and shower, two separate vanities, and two separate closets. The private backyard is absolutely lovely, offering a serene escape. The barrel tile roof is 8 years old, and the AC and duct work with a UV light are also 8 years old. Buyer to verify square footage
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Stories: 2
List Price/SqFt: 349.81
Sold Price/SqFt: 318.72
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 4
Year Built: 1925
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer/Dryer Stacked: 1
Construction Materials
Brick: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Lower Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Lot Features
Historic Area: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Off Street: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Road Frontage Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Butler Pantry: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
His and Hers Closets: 1
Jack and Jill Bath: 1
Pantry: 1
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 1740
Street Name: CHALLEN
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32205
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
Subdivision Name: Avondale North
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2025-09-26T20:10:10Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-07-02T20:49:33Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-15
Close Date: 2025-09-26
Close Price: 1025000
Property Features
Architectural Style: Historic
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Stacked
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Flooring: Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air; Electric
Heating: Central; Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials: Brick
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Roof: Tile
Parking Features: Detached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street
Lot Features: Historic Area
Fencing: Back Yard
Current Use: Residential
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Listing Office:
MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE
Last Updated: September - 26 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.