Property Description HISTORIC AVONDALE CHARM with over 4000 square feet meets modern functionality on an oversized 50' x 240' lot! This beautifully maintained property offers a rare combination of character, space, and flexibility with a 2829 square foot main house, DETACHED 4-CAR GARAGE and an 1178 square foot, FULL 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT perfect for guests, multigenerational living, rental income, or a home office setup. The main home welcomes you with a covered front porch and timeless historic details. The UPDATED KITCHEN features leathered granite countertops, farmhouse sink, built-in refrigerator, double drawer refrigerator, pot filler, and gas stove. MULTIPLE FLEX SPACES provide endless options for a home office, playroom, gym, or additional living areas. The living room is equipped with surround sound speakers, and the upstairs AC has been recently replaced. The DETACHED APARTMENT includes a kitchen, full bathroom, 2 bedrooms, great room, all-in-one washer/dryer, and abundant storage space.
Directions: From Roosevelt, turn right on Park St. Then turn left on Challen Ave. Home on right, sign in yard.
Public Remarks: HISTORIC AVONDALE CHARM with over 4000 square feet meets modern functionality on an oversized 50' x 240' lot! This beautifully maintained property offers a rare combination of character, space, and flexibility with a 2829 square foot main house, DETACHED 4-CAR GARAGE and an 1178 square foot, FULL 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT perfect for guests, multigenerational living, rental income, or a home office setup. The main home welcomes you with a covered front porch and timeless historic details. The UPDATED KITCHEN features leathered granite countertops, farmhouse sink, built-in refrigerator, double drawer refrigerator, pot filler, and gas stove. MULTIPLE FLEX SPACES provide endless options for a home office, playroom, gym, or additional living areas. The living room is equipped with surround sound speakers, and the upstairs AC has been recently replaced. The DETACHED APARTMENT includes a kitchen, full bathroom, 2 bedrooms, great room, all-in-one washer/dryer, and abundant storage space.
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Stories: 2
List Price/SqFt: 335.81
Bedrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 4
Year Built: 1924
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Construction Materials
Concrete: 1
Stucco: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Single Family: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Wood: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
In Unit: 1
Lower Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Detached: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Showing Requirements
Other: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Multi Generational: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Covered: 1
Front Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Accessory Dwelling Information
Dwelling Type: Apartment
ADU Attached Y/N: No
Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1178
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Jack and Jill Bath: 1
Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower: 1
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 1405
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: 2026-05-14T13:56:35Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Property Features
Architectural Style: Historic; Multi Generational
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Jack and Jill Bath; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Lower Level; Washer Hookup
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Construction Materials: Concrete; Stucco
Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch
Roof: Shingle
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Garage; Garage Door Opener
Fencing: Back Yard; Wood
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Road Surface Type: Paved
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Showing Requirements: Other
Supplements
Step outside to enjoy the covered back patio, expansive green space between the home and garage, gated driveway and irrigation system. With ROOM FOR A POOL and an unbeatable Avondale location close to shopping, dining, parks, and the St. Johns River, this property is truly one-of-a-kind.
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