$550,000
SOLD APR 2, 2026
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,603 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 2, 2026

$343 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Corner Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Challen Park

About This Home

As of April 2026

Welcome to 1309 Challen Ave, a refined Avondale residence showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and curated luxury throughout, with over 1600 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus a 2-car garage! The main living space features a statement brick fireplace, elegant coffered ceilings, rich mahogany inlay, and luminous stained-glass picture windows. The kitchen is equipped with a gas range. The owner's suite offers a spa-level retreat with handmade ceramic tile, Asian white marble floors, custom double vanities, a full walk-in shower, and a limestone freestanding tub. Private access to the owner's terrace creates a tranquil indoor-outdoor escape. A rare basement/cistern, accessed from the first-floor hallway, provides substantial storage and discreetly houses the A/C and water treatment systems. A 50-100 year metal asphalt roof, HVAC and water heater installed in 2022! Ideally located in Riverside near premier dining, shopping, parks, and downtown--schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KENDALL KENNEDY

FLUID REALTY, LLC. License #3604836 Listed on: 02/04/2026

FLUID REALTY, LLC.

Last Buyer's Agent

FRANCIS WHITE

CROSSVIEW REALTY License #3526308

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,603 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit

Additional Features

  • Corner Lot
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Avondale Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0799180000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Avondale
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • General Property Information Accessibility Features YN2: No
  • General Property Information Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • General Property Information Homestead YN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
  • Major Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Living Area: 1603.0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior: Courtyard, Fire Pit
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Historic Area
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • Parcel #: 0799180000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2026
Closed on
Apr 2, 2026
Sold by
Twins Real Estate Holdings Llc
Bought by
Trumble Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
KENDALL KENNEDY
FLUID REALTY, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
FRANCIS WHITE
CROSSVIEW REALTY
List Price
$594,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-7.41%
Views
180

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2025
Sold by
Keener Randy James and Keener Julie Lynn
Bought by
Twins Real Estate Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2022
Closed on
May 16, 2022
Sold by
Bosco Michael J
Bought by
Keener Randall J and Keener Julie Lynn
Seller's Agent
Matthew Stuckey
UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY
Buyer's Agent
Michael Howell
FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$525,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.63%
Original Mortgage
$498,750
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2019
Closed on
Oct 25, 2019
Sold by
Turner Kendal Jean
Bought by
Bosco Michael J
Seller's Agent
PAIGE COVINGTON
CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Stuckey
UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-6.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.93%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2014
Sold by
Turner Worth B
Bought by
Turner Kendal Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2014
Sold by
Switzer Fayvette C and Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Turner Worth B

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2014
Sold by
Switzer Fayvette C
Bought by
Turner Worth B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2008
Sold by
Park Properties Inc
Bought by
Switzer Fayvette C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,200
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2008
Sold by
Hoover Barbara K
Bought by
Park Properties Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2005
Sold by
Towkach Thomas P
Bought by
Hoover Barbara K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,750
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1998
Sold by
Masters George Harmon
Bought by
Towkach Thomas P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,400
Interest Rate
6.95%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $550,000 Omega Title
Certificate Of Transfer $419,600 --
Warranty Deed $525,000 Golden Dog Title & Trust
Warranty Deed $375,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $250,000 Olde Towne Title & Guaranty
Trustee Deed $179,400 None Available
Trustee Deed $179,400 None Available
Warranty Deed $299,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $350,800 Attorney
Warranty Deed $315,000 --
Warranty Deed $132,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $498,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $239,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $260,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $125,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/02/2026 04/02/26 Sold $550,000 -1.6% $343 / Sq Ft
03/19/2026 03/19/26 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2026 03/13/26 Price Changed $559,000 -1.8% $349 / Sq Ft
02/12/2026 02/12/26 Price Changed $569,000 -4.2% $355 / Sq Ft
02/04/2026 02/04/26 For Sale $594,000 +58.4% $371 / Sq Ft
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $375,000 -- --
12/17/2023 12/17/23 Off Market $525,000 -- --
05/23/2022 05/23/22 Sold $525,000 0.0% $328 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/04/2022 05/04/22 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2022 04/15/22 For Sale $525,000 +40.0% $328 / Sq Ft
10/25/2019 10/25/19 Sold $375,000 -6.0% $234 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/14/2019 10/14/19 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2019 08/19/19 For Sale $399,000 -- $249 / Sq Ft
Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $8,598 $459,572 $120,427 $339,145
2025 $8,737 $474,384 $120,562 $353,822
2024 $8,737 $477,208 $115,500 $361,708
2023 $8,032 $435,535 $115,500 $320,035
2022 $4,858 $314,784 $0 $0
2021 $4,830 $305,616 $0 $0
2020 $4,786 $301,397 $84,000 $217,397
2019 $3,887 $247,123 $0 $0
2018 $3,839 $242,516 $0 $0
2017 $3,793 $237,528 $0 $0
2016 $3,773 $232,643 $0 $0
2015 $3,810 $231,026 $0 $0
2014 $4,214 $219,625 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

MLS Number: 2128525

realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)

APN: 079918-0000

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