Property Description Step into a true piece of Jacksonville history in the heart of coveted Historic Avondale. Built in 1926 for Bernard Hopkins Trussell, District Manager of Armour & Co., this enchanting Tudor Revival - Cottage style home blends timeless architecture with thoughtful modern updates — all set on a generous corner lot in Jacksonville's hottest neighborhood.
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,817 square feet of beautifully maintained living space, featuring 10-foot ceilings that make the space feel open, airy and welcoming. The seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas creates the perfect setting for gatherings both large and intimate. Elegant French doors connect the living room to the dining room and the dining room to the sunroom, offering the flexibility to enjoy an open-concept feel or close the rooms for privacy, creating more intimate spaces.
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Documents
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $588,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Active
List Price: $588,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-02-16
Location, Tax, and Legal
Country: US
Parcel Number: 0797250000
Tax Annual Amount: 5738.5
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: 7-31 57-2S-26E AVONDALE LOT 615 SE 7.5FT LOT 616
Zoning Description: Residential
General Property Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Living Area: 1810
Living Area Source: Measured
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Association YN: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From I-10, take US-17 S/Roosevelt Blvd South
Take Edgewood Ave East towards the River
Turn Right on Park Street
Turn Left on Talbot and home is on the left.
Public Remarks: Step into a true piece of Jacksonville history in the heart of coveted Historic Avondale. Built in 1926 for Bernard Hopkins Trussell, District Manager of Armour & Co., this enchanting Tudor Revival - Cottage style home blends timeless architecture with thoughtful modern updates — all set on a generous corner lot in Jacksonville's hottest neighborhood.
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,817 square feet of beautifully maintained living space, featuring 10-foot ceilings that make the space feel open, airy and welcoming. The seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas creates the perfect setting for gatherings both large and intimate. Elegant French doors connect the living room to the dining room and the dining room to the sunroom, offering the flexibility to enjoy an open-concept feel or close the rooms for privacy, creating more intimate spaces.
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
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 1
List Price/SqFt: 324.86
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Year Built: 1926
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Electric Water Heater: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Construction Materials
Stucco: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Fenced: 1
Full: 1
Privacy: 1
Wood: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Laundry Features
In Unit: 1
Lower Level: 1
Levels
One: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Historic Area: 1
Parking Features
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Off Street: 1
On Street: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Road Frontage Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Side Porch: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Open Floorplan: 1
Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: Yes
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 1474
Street Name: TALBOT
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32205
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
Subdivision Name: Avondale
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-15T22:25:15Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Property Features
Architectural Style: Historic
Levels: One
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Laundry Features: In Unit; Lower Level
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Sewer Available; Water Available
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials: Stucco
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Side Porch
Roof: Shingle
Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; Off Street; On Street
Lot Features: Historic Area
Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Privacy; Wood
Current Use: Residential
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Supplements
Historic character shines through in the details of this home, including original hardwood floors, glass doorknobs, historic divided-light French doors, as well as beautiful wainscoting and a ceiling rose accenting the chandelier in the dining room. The home is bathed in natural light, especially in the sunroom, a spacious and flexible area ideal for a home office, family room, or a cozy lounge where you can enjoy a cup of tea and a good book.
The updated kitchen includes 42" cabinetry, solid surface countertops, wood beam and ceiling accents, and a breakfast bar overlooking the formal dining room. Both bathrooms have also been renovated and include new plumbing and fixtures. The primary suite offers a walk-in closet, en-suite bath, and French doors leading to a private deck the perfect place to unwind with a glass of wine on a quiet evening.
The fenced backyard provides additional space for entertaining, while the large two-car garage (rare for the historic district) features new electrical, spray-foam insulation, and industrial shelving.
Major system updates provide peace of mind: HVAC (2024), Roof (2017), Electrical (2014), Plumbing (2005), along with a fully serviced RainBird irrigation system. Additional improvements include upgraded lighting, new window treatments, fresh interior and exterior paint, and new carpet in the bedrooms. A Ring security system with front and back cameras is also included.
An enormous attic offers exceptional storage and exciting potential for future expansion into additional living space, if desired.
Located in the heart of Historic Avondale, this home enjoys exceptional walkability. You're just steps from the foodie-haven of Restaurant Orsay, and just several blocks from the Shoppes of Avondale, the St. Johns River, and multiple picturesque parks. The neighborhood is known for its vibrant community events from Luminaria nights to home tours and open-air concerts creating a lifestyle that truly feels like living in a movie.
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