1878 AVONDALE Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 2121821)

1878 AVONDALE Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32205

$3,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,876 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,500,000 List Date: 12/17/2025 Last Modified: 2/28/2026

Overview

Description

A rare piece of Jacksonville history, gracefully set on one of Avondale's most coveted riverfront parcels. Built in 1922 as the private residence of Telfair Stockton, the original founder and visionary developer of Avondale, this extraordinary Mediterranean Revival estate is where architectural legacy meets timeless waterfront living. Quietly tucked at the foot of a cul-de-sac, the property boasts an impressive 118 feet of frontage on the St. Johns River, capturing sweeping, postcard-worthy views of the downtown skyline. From the moment you arrive, the home's historic pedigree is unmistakable. Original architectural millwork, preserved details, and five fireplaces echo the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while thoughtful updates ensure effortless modern living. The expansive, updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home—perfectly positioned for both everyday life and elegant entertaining. The main residence offers three bedrooms plus a versatile flex room ideal for a fourth bedroom ...

Supplements: home office, or private retreat, along with four full baths and one half bath. Outdoors, the estate unfolds into a true riverfront sanctuary: a resort-style pool, private dock with covered boat lift, and endless opportunities for sunrise coffees and sunset soirées. Adding to the property's rare appeal is a detached two-car garage with a charming o ...

Listing Details MLS# 2121821

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
6
Living Area
4876
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Year Built
1922
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
Yes
Homestead YN
Yes
Association YN
No
CDD Fee YN
No
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
No
Pool Private YN
Yes
Water Body Access YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
Yes
Water Frontage Feet
118
Stories
2
Senior Community YN
No
Directions
US-17S, left on Edgewood Ave, left on St. John's Ave, right on Avondale Cir, Home at end of cul-de-sac on river.
Public Remarks
A rare piece of Jacksonville history, gracefully set on one of Avondale's most coveted riverfront parcels. Built in 1922 as the private residence of Telfair Stockton, the original founder and visionary developer of Avondale, this extraordinary Mediterranean Revival estate is where architectural legacy meets timeless waterfront living. Quietly tucked at the foot of a cul-de-sac, the property boasts an impressive 118 feet of frontage on the St. Johns River, capturing sweeping, postcard-worthy views of the downtown skyline. From the moment you arrive, the home's historic pedigree is unmistakable. Original architectural millwork, preserved details, and five fireplaces echo the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while thoughtful updates ensure effortless modern living. The expansive, updated kitchen serves as the heart of the home—perfectly positioned for both everyday life and elegant entertaining. The main residence offers three bedrooms plus a versatile flex room ideal for a fourth bedroom,
List Price/SqFt
810.09
Sold Price/SqFt
717.8

Property Features

Architectural Style: Spanish Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Gas; Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Guest Suite; His and Hers Closets; Jack and Jill Bath; Kitchen Island; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Lower Level; Upper Level Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security Gate Construction Materials: Stucco Other Structures: Guest House Exterior Features: Boat Lift; Boat Slip; Dock Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s); Covered; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Tile Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Detached; Garage Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Historic Area; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: River Water Body Access Type: Navigable Waterfront Features: River Front Current Use: Residential; Single Family Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2025-12-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
1878
Street Name
AVONDALE
Street Suffix
Circle
County
Duval
State
FL
Postal Code
32205
MLS Area Major
032-Avondale
Subdivision Name
Avondale

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-02-28T21:10:19Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2026-02-09
Close Date
2026-02-27
Close Price
3500000

Accessory Dwelling Information

Dwelling Type
Apartment
ADU Attached Y/N
Yes
Bathrooms
Yes

More Information

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
5
Gas
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
0793330000
Tax Legal Description
7-31 43-2S-26E AVONDALE LOT 11 PT LOT 12 RECD O/R 13406-1084

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Cooktop
Yes
Ice Maker
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Construction Materials

Stucco
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Exterior Features

Boat Lift
Yes
Boat Slip
Yes
Dock
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes

Laundry Features

Lower Level
Yes
Upper Level
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Historic Area
Yes
Sprinklers In Front
Yes
Sprinklers In Rear
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House
Yes

Parking Features

Circular Driveway
Yes
Detached
Yes
Garage
Yes

Pool Features

In Ground
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Tile
Yes

Security Features

Security Gate
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes
Propane
Yes

View

River
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Spanish
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Awning(s)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Waterfront Features

River Front
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Built-in Features
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Guest Suite
Yes
His and Hers Closets
Yes
Jack and Jill Bath
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Water Body Access Type

Navigable
Yes
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: February - 28 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.