When was property at 1740 Challen Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 1740 Challen Avenue was built in 1925 and last sold on Jan 24, 2017 for $700,000.

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Jacksonville

32205

Avondale

1740 CHALLEN Avenue

$1,025,000

● House - Off Market

1740 CHALLEN Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32205

4 Beds

3 Baths, 1 Half Bath

3,216 Ft²

$5,524

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Welcome to this stunning Mediterranean Revival home in Avondale! The inviting front porch and beautifully arched front door and windows of the foyer create a grand entrance. This home perfectly blends traditional formal rooms with comfortable living areas. The thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts a charming butler's pantry, highlighting the home's rich history. A built-in banquette provides a cozy space for casual dining, while the formal dining room is perfect for special occasions. The first floor also includes a convenient powder room and a dedicated office area. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space and three bathrooms. The primary suite is a true oasis, featuring a separate tub and shower, two separate vanities, and two separate closets. The private backyard is absolutely lovely, offering a serene escape. The barrel tile roof is 8 years old, and the AC and duct work with a UV light are also 8 years old. Buyer to verify square footage

Unit Size

3,216 Ft²

Days on Market

87 days

Land Size

Price per sqft

$350

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1925

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Last updated: 2 years ago (Real MLS #2076182)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Sep 26, 2025	Sold	Premium
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Aug 16, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Jul 3, 2025	Price Decreased	$1,125,000 ↓ $50K (4.3%)
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May 6, 2025	Price Decreased	$1,175,000 ↓ $50K (4.1%)
Price Decreased
Apr 4, 2025	Relisted	$1,225,000
Relisted
Apr 1, 2025	In contract	-
In contract
Dec 2, 2024	Temporarily off market	-
Temporarily off market
Dec 2, 2024	Listed by MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE	$1,225,000
Listed by MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE
Nov 11, 2024	Price Decreased	$1,225,000 ↓ $50K (3.9%)
Price Decreased
Oct 5, 2024	Price Decreased	$1,275,000 ↓ $25K (1.9%)
Price Decreased
Jul 29, 2024	Price Decreased	$1,300,000 ↓ $100K (7.1%)
Price Decreased
Jun 28, 2024	Listed by MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE	$1,400,000
Listed by MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE

	Please don't call the sellers, they are taking the house off the market for the holidays and will put it back on in January. Welcome to beautiful Avondale! This home has all the traditional rooms to be formal but has two separate living spaces where everyone can find their own area to relax with friends or watch tv and play. A well laid out kitchen with original butler's pantry glass cabinets make a charming entry into the kitchen with a banquette for easy dining when you are not using the formal dining room. Up the beautiful stairs, all the bedrooms are together with 3 bathrooms. The primary has 2 walk-in closets and an en-suite with two separate vanities. Two bedrooms share a jack and jill bathroom and one bedroom has access to the full hall bathroom upstairs. There is a powder room for guests downstairs along with a perfect office area. The backyard is absolutely lovely! Barrel tile roof on the house is 7 years old. AC and duct work is 7 years old Electric was upgraded t
Feb 2, 2017	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 8, 2016	Listed by MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE	$699,000
Listed by MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE
Nov 14, 2002	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Garage

Parking Available

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1925

Effective Year Built: 1995
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 4
Bathroom Count: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 4
Building Condition: 3
Building Quality: 9
Construction Type: 17
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 2
Interior Walls Type: 6
Roof Shape Type: 7
Roof Cover Type: 18
Floor Count: 200
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 15
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 4
Garage Square Area: 360
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 5
Porch Type: 126
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 7,280

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,180
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 600
Total Building Area: 3,672
Gross Building Area: 3,672
Building Area: 3,216
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 3,216
Heating Fuel Type: 2

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: AVONDALE NORTH
Land Acres: 0000000167
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 0100
State Land Use Code: 01
Legal Description 1: 7-31 43-2S-26E AVONDALE LOT 280

Neighborhood

School District Name: Duval County School District

Census Tract: 002102

Zoning

Zoning: RLD-60

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 6428

Parcel: 079482-0000
Lot: 280
Meridian: SEC 43 TWN 02S RNG 26E
Municipality: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
Latitude: 30.3001
Longitude: -81.7029

Address

Full Address: 1740 Challen Ave

Address - House Number: 1740
Address - Street Name: Challen
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: FL
City Name: Jacksonville
Carrier Code: C008
4-Digit Zip Code: 8514
Zip Code: 32205

Valuation

Tax

Total Area: 3,347

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Amount: $1,000,409
Tax Rate Code Area: USD1

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2161

Valuation Date: Dec 20, 2023
Confidence Score: 70
Final Value: 1,034,798
High Value: 1,258,517
Low Value: 811,079

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $788,989

Market Land Value: $142,500
Market Improvement Value: $646,489

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2022

Assessed Total Value: $616,942

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 24, 2017

Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 02, 2017
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2017026737
Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 14, 2002
Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 25, 2002
Previous Sale Amount: $450,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

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First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ

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Comparables

About Southwest Jacksonville

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$265,000

Sale Price/ft²

$168

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1701 ft²

Average Home Age

34.6 years

Currently For Sale

784 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: SHEILA THOMPSON, MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE
Last Updated: 2 years ago
Data Source: Real MLS, MLS# 2076182

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1740 CHALLEN Avenue

About This Property

Price History

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

Building

Neighborhood

Zoning

Geography

Valuation

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About Southwest Jacksonville

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