1361 Challen Ave

1,715 Sq. Ft.
$430 / Sq. Ft.
1,715
Sq. Ft.
$430
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Instant equity! Recent appraisal came in at $750,000 -- priced below value! This charming brick POOL HOME sits on one of Avondale's most desirable streets. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, original wood floors with inlays, an updated kitchen with granite and newer cabinetry, plus a bonus nook. All bedrooms are upstairs with a full bath, and there's a convenient main-level full bath with pool access. The detached guest house features vaulted ceilings, kitchenette, and full bath--perfect...Instant equity! Recent appraisal came in at $750,000 -- priced below value! This charming brick POOL HOME sits on one of Avondale's most desirable streets. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, original wood floors with inlays, an updated kitchen with granite and newer cabinetry, plus a bonus nook. All bedrooms are upstairs with a full bath, and there's a convenient main-level full bath with pool access. The detached guest house features vaulted ceilings, kitchenette, and full bath--perfect for rental income (approx. $80/night), extended family, or a home office/studio. Enjoy an oversized lot with a 2-car garage, ample off-street parking, easy-care backyard, and a newer high-end pool with a self-cleaning system. Major updates include HVAC (2023 & 2025), both roofs (2012 & 2023), 2 new water heaters, and updated plumbing and electrical. Covered front porch, lush landscaping, and a block lined with classic Avondale homes complete the picture!
  1. Listed by HANNAH WELLS • COWFORD REALTY & DESIGN LLC
    P: (904)-207-2722 hannah@cowfordrealty.com

Property Details for 1361 Challen Avenue

Architectural Style
Traditional
Senior Community YN
No
View
Pool
Subdivision Name
Avondale
LISTING UPDATED: 02/22/2026 06:08 PM

Property Details for 1361 Challen Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #2105119
Days on Market184
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
CountyDuval County

Location

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Building Information for 1361 Challen Avenue

Stories2Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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$4,444 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,597

Property Taxes

$847

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1361 Challen Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country: US
  • Directions: From Downtown take Park Street south to right on Challen Ave and home is on the right after Fitch St.
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
  • City: Jacksonville
  • State: FL
  • Postal Code: 32205
  • County: Duval
  • Latitude: 30.305355
  • Longitude: -81.708214
  • MLS Area Minor: 032-Avondale
  • General Property Information: Waterfront YN: No
  • General Property Information: Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information: Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street: Yes
  • View: Pool: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0797860000
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association YN: No
  • General Property Information: CDD Fee YN: No
  • General Property Information: Association YN: No
Parking
  • Carport YN: false
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • General Property Information: Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information: Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information: Carport YN: No
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Living Area: 1715.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8712.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Multi-Family, Residential, Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • MLS Approval Status: Yes
  • Room Total: 0.0
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • General Property Information: Bathrooms Half: 0.0
  • General Property Information: Living Area: 1715.0
  • General Property Information: Living Area Source: Public Records
  • General Property Information: Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: Yes
  • General Property Information: New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 430.32
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Water Connected: Yes
  • Water Source: Public: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Electric: True
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Fenced
  • Construction Materials: Brick: Yes
  • Fencing: Back Yard: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House: Yes
  • Pool Features: Fenced: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Yes
  • Accessory Dwelling Information: Dwelling Type: Apartment
  • Accessory Dwelling Information: ADU Attached Y/N: No
  • Accessory Dwelling Information: Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Accessory Dwelling Information: Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Accessory Dwelling Information: Square Footage: 400.0
Interior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Heating: Central
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • General Property Information: Furnished: Unfurnished
  • General Property Information: Stories: 2.0
  • Appliances: Convection Oven: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances: Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplaces Total: 2.0
  • Flooring: Wood: Yes
  • Heating: Central: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Levels: Two: Yes
Agent
Showing and Remarks
  • Public Remarks: INSTANT EQUITY! Recent appraisal came in at $750,000 -- priced below value! This charming brick POOL HOME sits on one of Avondale's most desirable streets. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, original wood floors with inlays, an updated kitchen with granite and newer cabinetry, plus a bonus nook. All bedrooms are upstairs with a full bath, and there's a convenient main-level full bath with pool access. The detached guest house features vaulted ceilings, kitchenette, and full bath--perfect for rental income (approx. $80/night), extended family, or a home office/studio. Enjoy an oversized lot with a 2-car garage, ample off-street parking, easy-care backyard, and a newer high-end pool with a self-cleaning system. Major updates include HVAC (2023 & 2025), both roofs (2012 & 2023), 2 new water heaters, and updated plumbing and electrical. Covered front porch, lush landscaping, and a block lined with classic Avondale homes complete the picture!
  • General Property Information: Directions: From Downtown take Park Street south to right on Challen Ave and home is on the right after Fitch St.
  • General Property Information: Public Remarks: INSTANT EQUITY! Recent appraisal came in at $750,000 -- priced below value! This charming brick POOL HOME sits on one of Avondale's most desirable streets. The main home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, original wood floors with inlays, an updated kitchen with granite and newer cabinetry, plus a bonus nook. All bedrooms are upstairs with a full bath, and there's a convenient main-level full bath with pool access. The detached guest house features vaulted ceilings, kitchenette, and full bath--perfect for rental income (approx. $80/night), extended family, or a home office/studio. Enjoy an oversized lot with a 2-car garage, ample off-street parking, easy-care backyard, and a newer high-end pool with a self-cleaning system. Major updates include HVAC (2023 & 2025), both roofs (2012 & 2023), 2 new water heaters, and updated plumbing and electrical. Covered front porch, lush landscaping, and a block lined with classic Avondale homes complete the picture!
Rental
Rental Information
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Roof: Shingle

Property History for 1361 Challen Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2105119

$740,000
Feb 11, 2026

Pending

NEFMLS #2105119

Sep 27, 2025

Price Change

NEFMLS #2105119

$738,000
Aug 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2105119

$740,000
Jul 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1904674456

$730,000

+8.3% / yr

Jul 1, 2025

Sold

NEFMLS #2089368

$730,000
Jun 4, 2025

In Contract

NEFMLS #2089368

May 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2089368

$725,000
Dec 14, 2023

Sold

NEFMLS #1251359

$660,000
Dec 1, 2023

Pending

NEFMLS #1251359

Oct 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #1251359

$690,000
Jun 6, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646641323

$450,000

+4.5% / yr

Jun 5, 2019

Sold

NEFMLS #980854

$450,000
May 10, 2019

Pending

NEFMLS #980854

Feb 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #980854

$480,000
Feb 26, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567398730

$390,000

-0.3% / yr

Feb 25, 2016

Sold

NEFMLS #810710

$390,000
Feb 19, 2016

Pending

NEFMLS #810710

Jan 26, 2016

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #810710

$409,000
May 11, 2013

Expired

NEFMLS #662526

$399,000
Apr 18, 2013

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #662526

$399,000
May 12, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #238326299

$400,000

+5.0% / yr

May 11, 2008

Sold

NEFMLS #411422

$400,000
Jan 15, 2008

Pending

NEFMLS #411422

Jan 10, 2008

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #411422

$414,000
Jun 22, 2006

Sold

NEFMLS #282383

$365,000
Jun 22, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #198699163

$365,000
Jun 22, 2006

Pending

NEFMLS #282383

Jan 31, 2006

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #282383

$429,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2105119

$740,000
02/11/2026

Pending

NEFMLS #2105119

09/27/2025

Price Change

NEFMLS #2105119

$738,000
08/21/2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2105119

$740,000
07/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1904674456

$730,000

+8.3% / yr

07/01/2025

Sold

NEFMLS #2089368

$730,000
06/04/2025

In Contract

NEFMLS #2089368

05/28/2025

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #2089368

$725,000
12/14/2023

Sold

NEFMLS #1251359

$660,000
12/01/2023

Pending

NEFMLS #1251359

10/04/2023

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #1251359

$690,000
06/06/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646641323

$450,000

+4.5% / yr

06/05/2019

Sold

NEFMLS #980854

$450,000
05/10/2019

Pending

NEFMLS #980854

02/26/2019

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #980854

$480,000
02/26/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567398730

$390,000

-0.3% / yr

02/25/2016

Sold

NEFMLS #810710

$390,000
02/19/2016

Pending

NEFMLS #810710

01/26/2016

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #810710

$409,000
05/11/2013

Expired

NEFMLS #662526

$399,000
04/18/2013

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #662526

$399,000
05/12/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #238326299

$400,000

+5.0% / yr

05/11/2008

Sold

NEFMLS #411422

$400,000
01/15/2008

Pending

NEFMLS #411422

01/10/2008

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #411422

$414,000
06/22/2006

Sold

NEFMLS #282383

$365,000
06/22/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #198699163

$365,000
06/22/2006

Pending

NEFMLS #282383

01/31/2006

Listed (Active)

NEFMLS #282383

$429,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1361 Challen Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$169,950Additions$412,407Total$582,357
Tax Record2024$10,169 ($847 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,115 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,115 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,803 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1985ZoningRLD-60CountyDUVALAPN079786-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1361 Challen Avenue

This home is within Duval County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
West Riverside Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lake Shore Middle School
Public6 to 8

Robert E. Lee High School
Public9 to 12

Wayman Academy Of The Arts
CharterK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1361 Challen Avenue is a single family home for sale in Jacksonville, FL 32205. This property was listed for sale on August 22, 2025 by COWFORD REALTY & DESIGN LLC, it's currently listed at $738,000. It has been on the market for a total of 184 days and was last sold on July 2, 2025. This listing's school district is Duval County Public Schools. Nearby schools include West Riverside Elementary School, Lake Shore Middle School and Robert E. Lee High School. 1361 Challen Avenue is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,715 sqft single family home built in 1924.

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