542 LANCASTER Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (MLS# 2136303)

542 LANCASTER Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204

New Listing

$879,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,068 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Active

Current Price: $879,000 List Date: 4/07/2026 Last Modified: 4/07/2026

Overview

Description

Just steps from the St. Johns River, this 1913 historic residence captures the essence of Riverside living with a presence that is both timeless and inviting. A gracious wrap-around porch sets the tone, offering the perfect place to gather with friends, enjoy the river breeze, and take in the character of the neighborhood. Inside, the home is filled with natural light, enhanced by large windows that create a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Each space feels open, comfortable, and thoughtfully connected. The first floor offers a blend of formal and informal living spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. A formal living room and dining room provide classic gathering spaces, while an additional informal living area offers flexibility and can easily serve as a home office. A full bathroom is conveniently located just off this space.

Supplements: The kitchen is positioned toward the rear of the home and features a gas range, generous workspace, and easy access to the backyard. A nearby laundry room adds everyday convenience. Upstairs, the second floor features three bedrooms, including a spacious owner's suite with a private ensuite bathroom. The additional bedrooms offer flexibility for g ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2136303

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 3068
Living Area Source: Plans
Year Built: 1913
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 3
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Riverside Ave and Lomax, head southwest on Riverside Ave. Turn left on Lancaster Street. Home will be on the right.
Public Remarks: Just steps from the St. Johns River, this 1913 historic residence captures the essence of Riverside living with a presence that is both timeless and inviting. A gracious wrap-around porch sets the tone, offering the perfect place to gather with friends, enjoy the river breeze, and take in the character of the neighborhood. Inside, the home is filled with natural light, enhanced by large windows that create a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Each space feels open, comfortable, and thoughtfully connected. The first floor offers a blend of formal and informal living spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. A formal living room and dining room provide classic gathering spaces, while an additional informal living area offers flexibility and can easily serve as a home office. A full bathroom is conveniently located just off this space.
List Price/SqFt: 286.51
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Architectural Style: Historic Levels: Three Or More Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Kitchen Island Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Construction Materials: Wood Siding Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Wrap Around Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Off Street; On Street Lot Features: Historic Area Fencing: Wood Current Use: Commercial; Mixed Use; Office; Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-23

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 542
Street Name: LANCASTER
Street Suffix: Street
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32204
MLS Area Major: 031-Riverside
Subdivision Name: Riverside

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-07T12:15:28Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

More Information

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country: US
Parcel Number: 0901860000
Tax Annual Amount: 5415.61
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: 3-21 56-2S-26E S/D WATER LOTS 3 4 5 BLK 6 RIVERSIDE
Zoning Description: Residential/Office
Middle School: Select One

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Construction Materials

Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Current Use

Commercial: Yes
Mixed Use: Yes
Office: Yes
Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Fencing

Wood: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes

Laundry Features

In Unit: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Listing Terms

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

Lot Features

Historic Area: Yes

Parking Features

Off Street: Yes
On Street: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

City: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Architectural Style

Historic: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Interior Features

Kitchen Island: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Documents

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Listing Office: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

Last Updated: April - 07 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.