Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds9,001 sqft

2252 River Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Single FamilyProperty Type
1931Year Built
$467/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
  • Listed by: ANITA VINING 904.923.1511 anita@anitavining.com • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Listing closed: 06/02/2015 08:00 PM • Source: NEFMLS, MLS#: 739311
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Location

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Property Information for 2252 River Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Duval County
  • Architectural Style: Spanish, Traditional
  • View: River
  • Waterfront Features: Navigable Water, River Front
  • Subdivision Name: San Marco

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1931

Summary

Location and General Information
  • 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.
  • MLS Area Major: 011-San Marco
  • City: Jacksonville
  • State: FL
  • Postal Code: 32207
  • County: Duval
  • Latitude: 30.299272
  • Longitude: -81.655171
  • MLS Area Minor: 011-San Marco
  • General Property Information: Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt: Yes
  • View: River: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Navigable Water: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: River Front: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0813580000
  • Tax Legal Description: SAN MARCO
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: One Time
  • Association YN: No
  • General Property Information: CDD Fee YN: No
  • General Property Information: CDD Fee Amount: 0.0
  • General Property Information: Association YN: No
  • General Property Information: Association Fee: 0.0
  • General Property Information: Association Fee Frequency: One Time
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hendricks Avenue
  • High School: Samuel W. Wolfson
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information: Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener: Yes

Property

Lot Information
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 145 (w) x 355 x 160 x 367
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Greenhouse, Workshop
  • Living Area: 9001.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
  • Approx Parcel Size: 1.1 to 2.5 Acres: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Residential, Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Year Built: 1931
  • MLS Approval Status: Yes
  • Room Types: Florida Room, Utility Room, Living Room, Other, Family Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Room Total: 12.0
  • General Property Information: Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • General Property Information: Lot Size Dimensions: 145 (w) x 355 x 160 x 367
  • General Property Information: Living Area: 9001.0
  • General Property Information: Living Area Source: Measured
  • General Property Information: New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Information: List Price/SqFt: 544.38
  • General Property Information: Sold Price/SqFt: 466.61
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front: Yes
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected: Yes
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • Water Source: Public: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Boat Lift, Dock
  • Fencing: Full, Wrought Iron
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Gas Heat
  • Construction Materials: Concrete: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Boat Lift: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Dock: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced: Yes
  • Fencing: Full: Yes
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron: Yes
  • Other Structures: Boat House: Yes
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse: Yes
  • Other Structures: Workshop: Yes
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground: Yes
  • Security Features: Security Gate: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System Owned: Yes
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Architectural Style: Spanish: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Traditional: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened: Yes
Interior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • 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
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 7
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 6.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 6.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace Y N: Yes
  • General Property Information: Stories: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances: Ice Maker: Yes
  • Appliances: Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances: Washer: Yes
  • Appliances: Water Softener Owned: Yes
  • Appliances: Wine Cooler: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air: Yes
  • Cooling: Zoned: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplaces Total: 2.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood: Yes
  • Heating: Central: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features: Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s): Yes
  • Interior Features: Split Bedrooms: Yes
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar: Yes
  • BedroomsTotal: 4.0
  • BathroomsHalf: 1.0

Agent

Showing and Remarks
  • 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.
  • General Property Information: 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.
  • General Property Information: 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.
  • Historical Information: 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
  • Historical Information: 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
  • Historical Information: Public Historical Remarks 3: Unit Type: Traditional, Spanish, Occupant Type: Special Instructions, Call Listing Agent, Listing Agent Must Accompany, Occupied, Appointment

Rental

Rental Information
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available

Property History for 2252 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2015

Sold

NEFMLS #739311

$4,200,000—
Jun 1, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #550634989

$4,200,000—
May 15, 2015

Pending

NEFMLS #739311

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2015

Sold

NEFMLS #739311

$4,200,000
06/01/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #550634989

$4,200,000
05/15/2015

Pending

NEFMLS #739311

—

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

Public Records for 2252 River Road

Taxable Value

Land

$2,137,902

Additions

$2,238,102
Total$4,376,004

Tax Record

2025

$78,705 ($6,559 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

6.5

Total Finished SqFt

9,003 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

9,003 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

53,920 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1931

Year Renovated

2000

Zoning

RLD-90

County

DUVAL

APN

081358-0000

Schools near 2252 River Road

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
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Alfred I. Dupont Middle School
Public6 to 8

Terry Parker High School
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2252 River Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207
$4,200,000
4
9,001
–
$2,800,000
5
4
5,726
44,680
$3,100,000
–
–
–
43,560
$2,800,000
–
–
–
46,173
–
6
9
13,038
51,604
$1,075,000
4
4,439
–

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