2252 River Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (MLS# 739311)

2252 River Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

$4,200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 9,001 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,200,000 List Date: 10/01/2014 Last Modified: 9/08/2024

Overview

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 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.

Listing Details MLS# 739311

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Full
6
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
7
Living Area
9001
Living Area Source
Measured
Year Built
1931
Lot Size Dimensions
145 (w) x 355 x 160 x 367
Association YN
No
Association Fee Frequency
One Time
CDD Fee YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage Spaces
3
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Stories
2
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.
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.
List Price/SqFt
544.38
Sold Price/SqFt
466.61
CDD Fee Amount
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: 1.1 to 2.5 Acres Architectural Style: Spanish; Traditional Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned; Wine Cooler Fireplace Features: Gas; Wood Burning 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 Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Available Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Central; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Security Features: Security Gate; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Concrete; Stucco Other Structures: Boat House; Greenhouse; Workshop Exterior Features: Balcony; Boat Lift; Dock Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s); Covered; Patio; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat Spa Features: Private Parking Features: Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear View: River Waterfront Features: Navigable Water; River Front Fencing: Fenced; Full; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family 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
2014-10-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
2252
Street Name
River
Street Suffix
Road
County
Duval
State
FL
Postal Code
32207
MLS Area Major
011-San Marco
Subdivision Name
San Marco

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2023-11-13T20:09:48Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2014-10-22T02:40:09Z
Purchase Contract Date
2015-05-15
Close Date
2015-06-03
Close Price
4200000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
2
Gas
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

More Information

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
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
Public Historical Remarks 3
Unit Type: Traditional, Spanish, Occupant Type: Special Instructions, Call Listing Agent, Listing Agent Must Accompany, Occupied, Appointment

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number
0813580000
Tax Legal Description
SAN MARCO
Elementary School
Hendricks Avenue
High School
Samuel W. Wolfson

Approx Parcel Size

1.1 to 2.5 Acres
Yes

Appliances

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

Construction Materials

Concrete
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes
Boat Lift
Yes
Dock
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes
Full
Yes
Wrought Iron
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lot Features

Sprinklers In Front
Yes
Sprinklers In Rear
Yes

Other Structures

Boat House
Yes
Greenhouse
Yes
Workshop
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

Security Features

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

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Spa Features

Private
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

View

River
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Spanish
Yes
Traditional
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Awning(s)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes

Waterfront Features

Navigable Water
Yes
River Front
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Built-in Features
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Split Bedrooms
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Florida Room
Utility Room
Living Room First 32.00 17.10 Historic Spanish Tile , Fireplace
Other First 17.90 11.10 Music room , Historic Spanish Style
Family Room First 31.60 28.00 Historic Spanish Tile
Bonus Room Second 28.30 12.70 Media/Game/Bonus room
Primary Bedroom Second 19.30 17.10 Wood Fireplace
Dining Room First 24.40 17.10 Historic Spanish Tile, Separate Dining Room
Other First 12.00 12.70 Historic Spanish Tile, Breakfast Room
Bedroom 1 Second 22.00 16.00
Bedroom 2 Second 24.00 14.60
Bedroom 3 Second 17.90 14.00
Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: September - 08 - 2024
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.