4 Beds
4 Baths
3,519 SqFt
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,519 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,519 sqft
Price per Sqft $510
Subdivision Arden
MLS Listing ID 2129569
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2006
Annual Tax Amount $7,948
Lot Size 0.530 Acres
Acres 0.53
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)
Property Description
From the street, the home is intentionally understated, carefully scaled to respect both the lot and the historic character of the neighborhood. Its presence reveals itself gradually, most strikingly from the Big Fishweir Creek side, where sweeping water and marsh views frame the home and hand-carved exterior corbels reward a closer look. The sense of arrival unfolds quietly, creating a lasting impression.
Inspired by early 20th-century architecture, the house was conceived to feel as though it had been built in the 1920s, then thoughtfully updated for modern life. Interior selections were chosen for longevity rather than trend, resulting in spaces that feel cohesive, calm, and enduring. Every material and finish reflects a commitment to quality and restraint rather than fleeting design statements.
The kitchen is the home's one intentional contemporary moment, featuring Henrybuilt custom cabinetry crafted in Seattle and nationally recognized for balancing clean modern lines with warmth and natural materials. It functions beautifully within the home's classic framework, offering a refined contrast without disrupting the overall sense of timelessness.
Abundant windows fill the interiors with natural light and ever-changing views of marsh, water, and wildlife. Daily life here is shaped by the rhythms of nature, from birds in flight to reflections on the creek. The layout offers both openness and flexibility, with front and rear living spaces that can be separated by sliding glass-paneled doors, allowing the home to feel equally suited to quiet evenings or entertaining.
Built with uncommon care, the home reflects a level of construction that is both thoughtful and substantial. Craftsmanship and long-term performance were clearly prioritized, resulting in a residence that feels as solid as it is beautiful. The home was recognized with Riverside Avondale Preservation's 2009 Preservation Award for Most Historically Compatible New Construction and the Jacksonville Historic Preservation's 2009 Preservation Award for Architecturally Compatible New Construction, rare distinctions that speak to its respect for context as much as its quality of execution.
Set within Avondale's Arden enclave, the home feels immersed in nature while remaining easily accessible to Fishweir Elementary, parks, and some of Jacksonville's most beloved locally owned shops and restaurants. During the 2009 RAP Home Tour, a visitor was overheard saying, "I didn't know wild places like this existed in Avondale." That sentiment still resonates today.
This is not a replica and not a trend-driven build. It is a home designed with intention, built with integrity, and rooted deeply in its place. One that reveals itself slowly, rewards attention, and stays with you long after you leave.
Location
State FL
County Duval
Community Arden
Area 032-Avondale
Direction From St Johns Ave and Greenwood Ave, turn left onto Greenwood Ave (toward the St Johns River). Turn right on Arden St. Home will be on the right.
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Jack and Jill Bath, Open Floorplan, Pantry
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Yes
Laundry In Unit
Exterior
Parking Features Garage, Off Street, On Street
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Waterfront Description Creek
View Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Porch Porch
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Yes
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Dead End Street, Historic Area, Many Trees
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction No
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0927040000
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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