$6,490,000
42 3RD Street
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
MLS# 2151164
7 beds  |  7 baths


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42 3rd St Front Door Front Entry Foyer Craftsman Detail Living Room Living Room Living Room Wood Burning Fireplace Living Room Living Room Living Room Reading Room Reading Room Reading Room Sun Porch Sun Porch Sun Porch Sun Porch Original Hardware Sun Porch Oceanfront Deck Expansive Deck Dining Room Dining Room Dining Room Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Breakfast Nook Breakfast Nook 1st Floor Full Bath 1st Floor Full Bath Designer Accents Fl Citrus Mosaic Hallway 2nd Story Landing Primary Entrance Primary Suite Primary Suite Primary Suite Primary Suite Entrance to Primary Bath Primary Bath Primary Bath Primary Bath Beautiful Arch Features Window's Walk/Juliette Balcony Ocean View Sunset Main House Main House Bathroom #2 Main House Main House Bathroom #3 Laundry Original Staircase Entrance to Bedroom #4 Bedroom #4 Bedroom #4 Bedroom #4 Bathroom #4 Bathroom #4 Bonus Room Bonus Room New Picture Window Ocean View Deck Deck Deck Deck at Sunset Deck and Lawn Rear Elevation Side Porch & Entrance Side yard Circular Driveway Studio/Guest House Studio Studio Kitchenette Studio Studio Bathroom Structures 3 and 4 Ocean View Deck 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Apartment Kitchen Apartment Kitchen Apartment Bath Corner Lot Deep Lot 3 Blocks to Town Center Aerial View Beautiful Beaches Atlantic Ocean in Your Backyard Atlantic Beach Town Center Town Center Town Center Eclectic and Fun Upscale and Historic Main House at Sunset
Open House (06/20/2026 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Property Description
An iconic Old Florida oceanfront landmark, this extraordinary Atlantic Beach estate offers a rare opportunity to own one of the area's most celebrated historic properties. Originally built in 1916, this multi-generational compound spans four distinct structures, including a three-story main residence encompassing 4,595 square feet, a charming guest cottage (245 square feet), a two-bedroom garage apartment (670 square feet) with an ocean-view deck, and a separate one-car garage. Meticulously preserved and thoughtfully restored, the property seamlessly blends historic character with modern comfort. The main residence showcases remarkable architectural details, including a Florida citrus family mosaic, original stained-glass windows, French doors, historic hardware, the original staircase, and beautifully preserved heart pine floors. Every restoration has been completed with a commitment to maintaining the home's historical integrity while enhancing its livability for today's lifestyle.

Details
Documents
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $6,490,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Active
List Price: $6,490,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-18
Location, Tax, and Legal
Country: US
Parcel Number: 1701930000
Tax Annual Amount: 52534.07
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: 5-69 16-2S-29E .292 ATLANTIC BEACH LOT 6 PT LYING
Zoning Description: Residential
General Property Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot Size Dimensions: 50' x 245'
Living Area: 5523
Living Area Source: Public Records
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: Yes
Association YN: No
Homestead YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Frontage Feet: 50
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: ATLANTIC BLVD TO ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN CENTER TO NORTH ON BEACH AVE 3 BLOCKS TO 3RD ST. PROPERTY ON THE CORNER OF 3RD ST AND BEACH.
Public Remarks: An iconic Old Florida oceanfront landmark, this extraordinary Atlantic Beach estate offers a rare opportunity to own one of the area's most celebrated historic properties. Originally built in 1916, this multi-generational compound spans four distinct structures, including a three-story main residence encompassing 4,595 square feet, a charming guest cottage (245 square feet), a two-bedroom garage apartment (670 square feet) with an ocean-view deck, and a separate one-car garage. Meticulously preserved and thoughtfully restored, the property seamlessly blends historic character with modern comfort. The main residence showcases remarkable architectural details, including a Florida citrus family mosaic, original stained-glass windows, French doors, historic hardware, the original staircase, and beautifully preserved heart pine floors. Every restoration has been completed with a commitment to maintaining the home's historical integrity while enhancing its livability for today's lifestyle.
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: 3
Entry Level: 1
List Price/SqFt: 1175.09
Bedrooms Total: 7
Bathrooms Full: 7
Bathrooms Total: 7
Year Built: 1916
Appliances
Convection Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Electric Water Heater: 1
Freezer: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Construction Materials
Wood Siding: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Multi Units: 1
Wall/Window Unit(s): 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Exterior Features
Outdoor Shower: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Fenced: 1
Full: 1
Privacy: 1
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
In Garage: 1
In Unit: 1
Upper Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Levels
Three Or More: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Sprinklers In Front: 1
Sprinklers In Rear: 1
Other Structures
Guest House: 1
Workshop: 1
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Detached: 1
Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gated: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Road Frontage Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Shingle: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
View
Beach: 1
Ocean: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Architectural Style
Craftsman: 1
Multi Generational: 1
Community Features
Suburban: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Front Porch: 1
Side Porch: 1
Waterfront Features
Deeded Beach Access: 1
Ocean Access: 1
Ocean Front: 1
Accessory Dwelling Information
Dwelling Type: Apartment
ADU Attached Y/N: No
Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 2
Interior Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Guest Suite: 1
His and Hers Closets: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Rental Restrictions
3 Months: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 42
Street Name: 3RD
Street Suffix: Street
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32233
MLS Area Major: 232-Atlantic Beach-South
Subdivision Name: Atlantic Beach
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-06-18T12:16:34Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Property Features
Architectural Style: Craftsman; Multi Generational
Levels: Three Or More
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Rental Restrictions: 3 Months
Appliances: Convection Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Flooring: Carpet; Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Garage; In Unit; Upper Level; Washer Hookup
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units; Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Central; Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Other Structures: Guest House; Workshop
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Side Porch
Roof: Metal; Shingle
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Detached; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated
Lot Features: Corner Lot; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear
View: Beach; Ocean
Waterfront Features: Deeded Beach Access; Ocean Access; Ocean Front
Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Full; Privacy; Wood; Other
Current Use: Residential
Community Features: Suburban
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Supplements
Recent improvements include a newly finished third-floor expansion, updated HVAC and electrical systems, new landscaping and irrigation, designer lighting, a custom front door, fresh interior and exterior paint, and numerous additional upgrades. The second-floor primary suite captures breathtaking ocean views and features a charming widow's walk, creating the perfect setting to enjoy sunrise vistas over the Atlantic. The spa-inspired primary bath includes a stunning stained-glass window, clawfoot soaking tub, dual vanities, and two walk-in closets. Each guest bedroom in the main house is generously sized and offers a private en-suite bath. The refreshed kitchen is equipped with brand-new GE Café appliances, quartz countertops, and timeless finishes designed to complement the home's historic ambiance. Enjoy ocean breezes from the expansive deck, stroll the lush grounds to the ground-floor studio apartment, or retreat to the private garage apartment overlooking the water. Ample parking is provided by two driveways and a three-car garage, an exceptional amenity for a property of this stature. Location is everything, and this home places you just three blocks from Beaches Town Center--the vibrant heart of Atlantic Beach. Enjoy a walkable lifestyle with renowned local favorites including Dune House, Doro, Pete's Bar, Sliders, Hawkers, The Grande, and an array of boutique shops, restaurants, and entertainment. A true Atlantic Beach legacy property, this legendary oceanfront estate represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of Florida history.

Listing Office: DOUGLAS ELLIMAN FLORIDA
Source MLS Verified

Last Updated: June - 18 - 2026

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