$2,055,720
2209 River Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
MLS# 1155770
Status: Closed
4 beds  |  5 baths


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Property Description
An Architectural Masterpiece located in the heart of San Marco with River views and walking distance to great restaurants/shopping. John H. Swisher the founder of King Edward Cigar Company built this home for his grandson Herbert Swisher in 1936. The property has been featured in multiple Jacksonville historical books/publications. Every owner of this Mediterranean Revival has meticulously maintained its historical integrity, the original tile floors, arched doorways and curved stairway with original iron railing. The property has undergone major updates over the years, most recently new granite countertops and marble backsplash in the kitchen, hardwood floors in MBR and custom built-ins in FR. 4th BR and Full BA are in the guest house.

Details
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $2,055,720
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Closed
Sold Price: $2,055,720
Listing Contract Date: 2022-02-27
Location, Tax, and Legal
Country: US
Parcel Number: 0814180000
Tax Legal Description: BETTER HOMES COS 1ST
Elementary School: Hendricks Avenue
Middle School: Landon
High School: Terry Parker
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot Size Dimensions: 144' x 195'
Living Area: 4158
Living Area Source: Public Records
CDD Fee YN: No
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Waterfront YN: No
Directions: I-95N to Atllantic Blvd Exit-GO West toward San Marco Shops to light at Hendricks Ave, GO South on Hendricks Ave 2 blocks--turn right onto Arbor Lane and property is on corner of Arbor and River Road.
Public Remarks: An Architectural Masterpiece located in the heart of San Marco with River views and walking distance to great restaurants/shopping. John H. Swisher the founder of King Edward Cigar Company built this home for his grandson Herbert Swisher in 1936. The property has been featured in multiple Jacksonville historical books/publications. Every owner of this Mediterranean Revival has meticulously maintained its historical integrity, the original tile floors, arched doorways and curved stairway with original iron railing. The property has undergone major updates over the years, most recently new granite countertops and marble backsplash in the kitchen, hardwood floors in MBR and custom built-ins in FR. 4th BR and Full BA are in the guest house.
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Water Body Access YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
List Price/SqFt: 541.13
Sold Price/SqFt: 494.4
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 5
Year Built: 1937
Approx Parcel Size
2.6 to 5 Acres: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Gas Range: 1
Gas Water Heater: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Wine Cooler: 1
Construction Materials
Block: 1
Stucco: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Zoned: 1
Other: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 2
Wood Burning: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Green Energy Efficient
Appliances: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Zoned: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Other Structures
Outdoor Kitchen: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Circular Driveway: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Pool Features
Gas Heat: 1
In Ground: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Roof
Tile: 1
Security Features
Security Gate: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Smart Home Features
Security: 1
Spa Features
Private: 1
Utilities
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Other: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Architectural Style
Spanish: 1
Interior Features
Entrance Foyer: 1
Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Historical Information
Public Historical Remarks 1: Det Heat SQFT: 350.00, Utilities-Underground: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Tinted Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Fireplace-Bedroom: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Landscape Lighting: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Brick Fireplace: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 2209
Street Name: River
Street Suffix: Road
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32207
MLS Area Major: 011-San Marco
Subdivision Name: Bh Co 1st Add To Sm
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2022-04-10T17:45:09Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-03-04
Close Date: 2022-04-05
Close Price: 2055720
Property Features
Approx Parcel Size: 2.6 to 5 Acres
Architectural Style: Spanish
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup
Utilities: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Available; Other
Cooling: Central Air; Zoned; Other
Heating: Central; Zoned
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Smart Home Features: Security
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Security Features: Security Gate; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials: Block; Stucco
Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen
Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat
Spa Features: Private
Roof: Tile
Parking Features: Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Fencing: Back Yard
Current Use: Residential
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Possession: Negotiable
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Supplements
The exterior includes a new concrete driveway with historic brick border, "Nite Lites" landscape lighting, updated landscaping, new pool pumps/filtration and summer kitchen. In 2021, the guest house was completely renovated with new mini split heating/cooling unit, updated full bath and new flooring.
Room Information
Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Office
Utility Room
Primary BedroomFirst17.5016.50Vaulted Wood Beam Ceiling, Fireplace
Bedroom 1First16.0012.50Walk-In Closet and Full Bath
Bedroom 2Second21.0012.00Walk-In Closet and Full Bath
KitchenFirst19.0014.00Granite Counters, Marble Backsplash, Large Island
Family RoomFirst26.0020.00Vaulted Wood Beam Ceiling, Built-In Cabinets
Living RoomFirst25.0014.002-Story Ceiling, Wood burning Fireplace
OtherFirst19.0015.50Office/Flex Room
Dining RoomFirst16.5013.00Separate Dining Room
OtherSecond11.5011.50Teret/Office with Exterior Entrance only.

Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Source MLS Verified

Last Updated: June - 04 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.