2252 River Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
MLS# 739311
Status:
Closed4 beds | 7 baths
Property DescriptionLive in one of Jacksonville's most beautiful and historic estate homes. Originally built for John Swisher of Swisher Cigars, this palatial Mediterranean Revival style home still displays some of the original rich ornamentation. Extensively renovated in 1990 & 2008 raising the standards of home, but maintaining original integrity. Situated on high bluff offering captivating views of St. Johns. Since inception of home, host to some of Jacksonville's largest parties and gatherings, the spacious lanai the favorite spot for guest. Outside you will find lush tropical landscape and inviting pool and pool house. Amazing dock totally renovated in 2008 complete with covered boathouse and 40' wet slip. Unparalled opportunity to live in one of cities finest.
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $4,200,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Closed
Sold Price: $4,200,000
Listing Contract Date: 2014-10-01
Parcel Number: 0813580000
Tax Legal Description: SAN MARCO
Elementary School: Hendricks Avenue
High School: Samuel W. Wolfson
Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot Size Dimensions: 145 (w) x 355 x 160 x 367
Living Area: 9001
Living Area Source: Measured
CDD Fee YN: No
CDD Fee Amount: 0
Association YN: No
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
Waterfront YN: Yes
Directions: South on San Marco Blvd. from shopping district to Hendricks, Take an immediate right on Arbor Lane, Left on River Road to fabulous gated estate home on right.
Public Remarks: Live in one of Jacksonville's most beautiful and historic estate homes. Originally built for John Swisher of Swisher Cigars, this palatial Mediterranean Revival style home still displays some of the original rich ornamentation. Extensively renovated in 1990 & 2008 raising the standards of home, but maintaining original integrity. Situated on high bluff offering captivating views of St. Johns. Since inception of home, host to some of Jacksonville's largest parties and gatherings, the spacious lanai the favorite spot for guest. Outside you will find lush tropical landscape and inviting pool and pool house. Amazing dock totally renovated in 2008 complete with covered boathouse and 40' wet slip. Unparalled opportunity to live in one of cities finest.
New Construction YN: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Water Body Access YN: No
Stories: 2
List Price/SqFt: 544.38
Sold Price/SqFt: 466.61
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 6
Bathrooms Total: 7
Year Built: 1931
Gas Water Heater: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Residential: 1
Single Family: 1
Fireplaces Total: 2
Gas: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Sprinklers In Front: 1
Sprinklers In Rear: 1
Boat House: 1
Greenhouse: 1
Attached: 1
Circular Driveway: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Security Gate: 1
Security System Owned: 1
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Navigable Water: 1
River Front: 1
Breakfast Nook: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Split Bedrooms: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Public Historical Remarks 1: Det Heat SQFT: 11470.00, Utilities-Underground: Y, Storage Room: Y, Sauna: Y, Bulkhead: Y, Utilities-Separate Irrigation Meter: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, iNTERIOR aMENITIES-Stained Glass Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Parking Facilities-Keypad Entry: Y, Waterfront Descrpt-6' + Dpth: Y, Fireplace-Bedroom: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y, Stone Fireplace: Y, Electric Gates: Y, Suburban Lot Location: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2: Atrium: Y, Landscape Lighting: Y, Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Bath-Garden Bath: Y, Interior Amenities-Greenhouse Window(s): Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, Fireplace-Family Room: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Structure Slab: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3: Unit Type: Traditional, Spanish, Occupant Type: Special Instructions, Call Listing Agent, Listing Agent Must Accompany, Occupied, Appointment
Street Number: 2252
Street Name: River
Street Suffix: Road
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32207
MLS Area Major: 011-San Marco
Subdivision Name: San Marco
Major Change Timestamp: 2023-11-13T20:09:48Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2014-10-22T02:40:09Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2015-05-15
Close Date: 2015-06-03
Close Price: 4200000
Approx Parcel Size: 1.1 to 2.5 Acres
Architectural Style: Spanish; Traditional
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler
Fireplace Features: Gas; Wood Burning
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Skylight(s); Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup
Utilities: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Available
Cooling: Central Air; Zoned
Heating: Central; Heat Pump; Zoned
Security Features: Security Gate; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials: Concrete; Stucco
Other Structures: Boat House; Greenhouse; Workshop
Exterior Features: Balcony; Boat Lift; Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s); Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened
Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat
Parking Features: Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener
Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear
Waterfront Features: Navigable Water; River Front
Fencing: Fenced; Full; Wrought Iron
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
| Room Name | Level | Length | Length | Width | Width | Remarks |
| Florida Room | | | | | | |
| Utility Room | | | | | | |
| Living Room | First | 32.00 | 32.00 | 17.10 | 17.10 | Historic Spanish Tile , Fireplace |
| Other | First | 17.90 | 17.90 | 11.10 | 11.10 | Music room , Historic Spanish Style |
| Family Room | First | 31.60 | 31.60 | 28.00 | 28.00 | Historic Spanish Tile |
| Bonus Room | Second | 28.30 | 28.30 | 12.70 | 12.70 | Media/Game/Bonus room |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 19.30 | 19.30 | 17.10 | 17.10 | Wood Fireplace |
| Dining Room | First | 24.40 | 24.40 | 17.10 | 17.10 | Historic Spanish Tile, Separate Dining Room |
| Other | First | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.70 | 12.70 | Historic Spanish Tile, Breakfast Room |
| Bedroom 1 | Second | 22.00 | 22.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 24.00 | 24.00 | 14.60 | 14.60 | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 17.90 | 17.90 | 14.00 | 14.00 | |
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Last Updated: September - 08 - 2024
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.