3523 HILLIARD Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (MLS# 2132642)

3523 HILLIARD Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217

$2,500,000

Extraordinary 1.4 acre privately gated riverfront home on high bluff in San Jose

Virtual Tour

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Original owner designed the home in 1988 to capture the riverfront views from most rooms. Picturesque sunsets

Walls of windows allow for the incredible views as soon as you enter the home

Check out the pool which is deep enough for a dive. Views of river can be seen from most rooms

Gated entrance flanked by stone columns and lighting

Guests will be mesmerized as soon as they enter the home

Walk inside from covered entry to high ceilings and spacious rooms

112 feet of bulkheaded river frontage along a high bluff lot. Navigable water all the way to the ocean

Pickle ball, tennis, 2 basketball goals for anyone's family pleasure

Gorgeous hardwood flooring, floor to ceiling double sided stone fireplace, open to gallery

Vacation from home every day with luxury amenities

Wall of shelving for your collectibles and books. Opening leads to kitchen

Wood parquet flooring, island w/cooktop, freezer/fridge

Cabinetry abundant, Wall double ovens, sliding doors to patio

Enjoy meals as you walk out of kitchen area to this spacious deck and take in all the tranquility of backyard

Doors lead from great room, music room, kitchen and 2 bedrooms on first floor

Endless views can be seen from the open floor plan which seamlessly flows from room to room

Hardwood floors, double side of fireplace, passthrough to bar, doors open to outside

Located on first floor off foyer. Double door entry and wood paneled walls with built in shelving.

Sweeping staircase leads to Primary Suite

Gracious space leads to primary suite and overlooks gallery and music room

Newly painted walls. are Spacious and romantic bedroom. Located on 2nd floor offering incredible views and a balcony

Primary suite landing looks down to music room

Walk out of primary bedroom to this large deck. Enjoy sunsets, full moons and river views every day.

Luxury bath for primary suite includes separate his/her vanities, shower stall, garden tub and huge walk in closet

View of wet bar with pass through to music room

Tray ceiling, wood parquet flooring, recessed built in buffet cabinet with/glass shelving. Opens to foyer and great room

Open to gallery overlooking great room where views are never missed

Closed off from main spaces this hall leads to secondary bedrooms 2,3 & 4

River Views and doors leading out to pool area

Tub/shower and double vanity services downstairs bedrooms 2,3 &4

Overlooks front lawn with door leading to back hall to another bath and library/study

This is a secondary bath on first floor serving as a powder room or full bath to secondary bedrooms. Closed door leads to library/study

Located near kitchen this hall leads to 2nd floor bonus room, a full bath & door to garages

Attached garages to accommodate cars plus an area for a workshop

Overflow guests space, game room and billiard room.

Vaulted ceiling and views of St Johns River

Located on first floor near bonus room stairs w/door leading to outside for easy pool access

Full Size Laundry Room, cabinets & utility sink. Located on first floor near first floor bedrooms

River and gorgeous live oaks are the incredible views from great room windows

Doors from breakfast space lead to outside deck and backyard

Chef can easily pass treats through the pass through opening

Enjoy casual meals in this spacious area of the kitchen

Walk out every morning and breathe the fresh air, listen to the birds and take in the views

Shower Stall, Single Vanity. Doors lead to gallery hallway and also a door to library hallway and 4th bedroom

Huge backyard for kids, dogs and family to run and play

An up close view of entrance. Stacked stone wall

From young to old everyone can enjoy the outdoor spaces.

Serve your favorite beverages from the built in bar to guests in great room or music room

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,656 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 60,984 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 3/02/2026 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

High-elevation gated riverfront opportunity in the desirable San Jose area of Jacksonville overlooking the St. Johns River. Situated on 1.4 gated acres, this 4,656 SF custom-built 1988 home offers 4BR/4BA + office + bonus, a 3.5-car garage and circular drive. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the great & music rooms capture sweeping water views and showcase a double-sided wood burning stone fireplace adjoining living/music and dining areas. Hardwood floors in main spaces. Easy flow to kitchen and breakfast room, all overlooking the St Johns River, pool, expansive backyard and private dock. Primary suite & balcony occupies its own private second level. Separate staircase leads to a bonus room--ideal for guests or recreation. Outdoors a sports court for pickleball, tennis or basketball. Prime location just 20 minutes to downtown and minutes to private schools and clubs. Rare chance to personalize and make it your taste in an extraordinary riverfront setting and premier location..

Listing Details MLS# 2132642

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Living Area: 4656
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1988
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 1.4
Lot Size Dimensions: 112' X 550'
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Frontage Feet: 112
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: Southwest
Directions: North on San Jose Boulevard from I-295, Left on Hilliard Road (Jewish Community Alliance on Right), Hilliard Rd on left at stoplight, Go to end and enter private gate on right
Public Remarks: High-elevation gated riverfront opportunity in the desirable San Jose area of Jacksonville overlooking the St. Johns River. Situated on 1.4 gated acres, this 4,656 SF custom-built 1988 home offers 4BR/4BA + office + bonus, a 3.5-car garage and circular drive. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the great & music rooms capture sweeping water views and showcase a double-sided wood burning stone fireplace adjoining living/music and dining areas. Hardwood floors in main spaces. Easy flow to kitchen and breakfast room, all overlooking the St Johns River, pool, expansive backyard and private dock. Primary suite & balcony occupies its own private second level. Separate staircase leads to a bonus room--ideal for guests or recreation. Outdoors a sports court for pickleball, tennis or basketball. Prime location just 20 minutes to downtown and minutes to private schools and clubs. Rare chance to personalize and make it your taste in an extraordinary riverfront setting and premier location..
List Price/SqFt: 536.94
Sold Price/SqFt: 536.94
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Architectural Style: Contemporary; Traditional Levels: Two Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Water Heater; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Double Sided; Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Skylight(s); Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Zoned Water Source: Public; Well Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Stone; Wood Siding Other Structures: Shed(s); Tennis Court(s); Workshop Exterior Features: Balcony; Boat Lift; Dock; Tennis Court(s); Other Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat; Salt Water Spa Features: In Ground; Private Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; Circular Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Gated Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Dead End Street; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear; Wooded View: River Water Body Access Type: Navigable; Owned Waterfront Features: Navigable Water; No Fixed Bridges; River Access; River Front; Seawall Fencing: Fenced; Full; Privacy; Wood; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Gated; Street Lights; Suburban Road Frontage Type: City Street Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Dining Room; Family Room; Game Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-02

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 3523
Street Name: HILLIARD
Street Suffix: Road
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32217
MLS Area Major: 012-San Jose
Subdivision Name: San Jose

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-08T18:34:43Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-09
Close Date: 2026-04-08
Close Price: 2500000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 3
Double Sided: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

More Information

Power Production

Ownership: Seller Owned

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Room Types

Bathroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room Level: Main
Game Room Level: Second
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Office Level: Main
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Other Room Level: Main
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Game Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Other Room: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country: US
Parcel Number: 1516560000
Tax Annual Amount: 21427.89
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: 45-3S-27E 46-3S-27E S/D WHITMORE & HOLLINGSWORTH G
Zoning Description: Residential
Elementary School: Beauclerc
Middle School: Alfred Dupont
High School: First Coast

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Electric Cooktop: Yes
Electric Oven: Yes
Electric Water Heater: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes
Stone: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes
Multi Units: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Current Use

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Boat Lift: Yes
Dock: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Fencing

Fenced: Yes
Full: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes
Other: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
In Unit: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: Yes
Dead End Street: Yes
Sprinklers In Front: Yes
Sprinklers In Rear: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes
Workshop: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Attached: Yes
Circular Driveway: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Gated: Yes

Pool Features

Gas Heat: Yes
In Ground: Yes
Salt Water: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Security Features

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

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Spa Features

In Ground: Yes
Private: Yes

Utilities

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

View

River: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes
Well: Yes

Architectural Style

Contemporary: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Community Features

Gated: Yes
Street Lights: Yes
Suburban: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Waterfront Features

Navigable Water: Yes
No Fixed Bridges: Yes
River Access: Yes
River Front: Yes
Seawall: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-in Features: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Open Floorplan: 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

Rental Restrictions

No Minimum: Yes

Water Body Access Type

Navigable: Yes
Owned: Yes

Contingency Reason

Appraisal: Yes
Financing: Yes
Inspection: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Other	Main	9.00	12.00	Foyer, River view
Office	Main	12.00	12.00	Wood flooring, wood panel walls
Dining Room	Main	17.00	14.00	Wood flooring, built-in buffet
Living Room	Main	30.00	21.00	River view, wood flooring
Family Room	Main	18.00	28.00	River view, wood flooring
Kitchen	Main	15.00	15.00	River view, Granite counters
Other	Main	15.00	11.00	Breakfast room
Bathroom	Main	7.00	3.00	Tile flooring, step-in shower
Game Room	Second	15.00	30.00	River view, carpet
Primary Bedroom	Second	24.00	17.00	River view, balcony, fireplace
Bathroom	Second	12.00	14.00	Tile flooring, Alcove-jetted tub
Laundry	Main	6.00	7.00	Tile flooring, utility sink
Bathroom	Main	8.00	7.00	Powder room
Bedroom 2	Main	11.00	22.00	River view
Bedroom 3	Main	11.00	22.00	River view
Bathroom	Main	8.00	7.00	Hall bathroom
Bedroom 4	Main	15.00	13.00	Carpet, access door to powder room

Documents

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Seller's Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

3523 HILLIARD Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (MLS# 2132642)