2209 River Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (MLS# 1155770)

2209 River Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

$2,055,720
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,158 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,055,720 List Date: 3/30/2022 Last Modified: 6/04/2025

Overview

Description

An Architectural Masterpiece located in the heart of San Marco with River views and walking distance to great restaurants/shopping. John H. Swisher the founder of King Edward Cigar Company built this home for his grandson Herbert Swisher in 1936. The property has been featured in multiple Jacksonville historical books/publications. Every owner of this Mediterranean Revival has meticulously maintained its historical integrity, the original tile floors, arched doorways and curved stairway with original iron railing. The property has undergone major updates over the years, most recently new granite countertops and marble backsplash in the kitchen, hardwood floors in MBR and custom built-ins in FR. 4th BR and Full BA are in the guest house.

Supplements: The exterior includes a new concrete driveway with historic brick border, "Nite Lites" landscape lighting, updated landscaping, new pool pumps/filtration and summer kitchen. In 2021, the guest house was completely renovated with new mini split heating/cooling unit, updated full bath and new flooring.

Listing Details MLS# 1155770

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
4
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
5
Living Area
4158
Living Area Source
Public Records
Year Built
1937
Lot Size Dimensions
144' x 195'
Association YN
No
Association Fee Frequency
One Time
CDD Fee YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage Spaces
2
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
Stories
2
Directions
I-95N to Atllantic Blvd Exit-GO West toward San Marco Shops to light at Hendricks Ave, GO South on Hendricks Ave 2 blocks--turn right onto Arbor Lane and property is on corner of Arbor and River Road.
Public Remarks
An Architectural Masterpiece located in the heart of San Marco with River views and walking distance to great restaurants/shopping. John H. Swisher the founder of King Edward Cigar Company built this home for his grandson Herbert Swisher in 1936. The property has been featured in multiple Jacksonville historical books/publications. Every owner of this Mediterranean Revival has meticulously maintained its historical integrity, the original tile floors, arched doorways and curved stairway with original iron railing. The property has undergone major updates over the years, most recently new granite countertops and marble backsplash in the kitchen, hardwood floors in MBR and custom built-ins in FR. 4th BR and Full BA are in the guest house.
List Price/SqFt
541.13
Sold Price/SqFt
494.4

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: 2.6 to 5 Acres Architectural Style: Spanish Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Available; Other Cooling: Central Air; Zoned; Other Heating: Central; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Security Green Energy Efficient: Appliances Security Features: Security Gate; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Block; Stucco Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat Spa Features: Private Roof: Tile Parking Features: Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Corner Lot Fencing: Back Yard Current Use: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2022-02-27

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
2209
Street Name
River
Street Suffix
Road
County
Duval
State
FL
Postal Code
32207
MLS Area Major
011-San Marco
Subdivision Name
Bh Co 1st Add To Sm

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2022-04-10T17:45:09Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2022-03-04
Close Date
2022-04-05
Close Price
2055720

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2
Wood Burning
Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1
Det Heat SQFT: 350.00, Utilities-Underground: Y, Interior Amenities-Window Treatment(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Tinted Window(s): Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Fireplace-Bedroom: Y, Fireplace-Living Room: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2
Landscape Lighting: Y, Energy Features-Exhaust Fans: Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Side Entry Garage: Y, Oversize Garage/Storage: Y, Fireplace Mantle: Y, Brick Fireplace: Y, Structure Slab: Y

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
0814180000
Tax Legal Description
BETTER HOMES COS 1ST
Elementary School
Hendricks Avenue
Middle School
Landon
High School
Terry Parker

Approx Parcel Size

2.6 to 5 Acres
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Gas Water Heater
Yes
Ice Maker
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Tankless Water Heater
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes
Other
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Green Energy Efficient

Appliances
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lot Features

Corner Lot
Yes

Other Structures

Outdoor Kitchen
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Circular Driveway
Yes
Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Pool Features

Gas Heat
Yes
In Ground
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt
Yes

Roof

Tile
Yes

Security Features

Security Gate
Yes
Security System Owned
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Smart Home Features

Security
Yes

Spa Features

Private
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Other
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Spanish
Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer
Yes
Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub
Yes
Primary Downstairs
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Office
Utility Room
Primary Bedroom First 17.50 16.50 Vaulted Wood Beam Ceiling, Fireplace
Bedroom 1 First 16.00 12.50 Walk-In Closet and Full Bath
Bedroom 2 Second 21.00 12.00 Walk-In Closet and Full Bath
Kitchen First 19.00 14.00 Granite Counters, Marble Backsplash, Large Island
Family Room First 26.00 20.00 Vaulted Wood Beam Ceiling, Built-In Cabinets
Living Room First 25.00 14.00 2-Story Ceiling, Wood burning Fireplace
Other First 19.00 15.50 Office/Flex Room
Dining Room First 16.50 13.00 Separate Dining Room
Other Second 11.50 11.50 Teret/Office with Exterior Entrance only.
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 04 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.