$300,000
1280 RENSSELAER Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Avondale
- Price
- $300,000
- Beds / Baths
- 3 / 1
- Living area
- 910 sqft
- Year built
- 1943
- Type
- Residential
- Lot
- 0.16 ac
- Garage
- 0
- HOA
- None
- CDD
- No
- Flood zone
- Unknown
- County
- Duval
- Days on market
- 41
$330/sqft asking, vs a $202/sqft median across 899 closed sales in 32205 over the last 12 months — 63% above the area's closed prices. Condition and lot vary; that's what a showing is for.
Avondale bungalow • Completely renovated • No HOA • Near Restaurant Orsay, Biscottis, Southern Grounds, Boone Park and The Shoppes of Avondale Freshly renovated with the character buyers look for in Avondale, this 3-bedroom bungalow brings together classic charm, modern updates and a hard-to-beat Riverside/Avondale location. Tucked at 1280 Rensselaer Ave in Jacksonville, the home is close to some of the neighborhood's best-loved dining and shopping, including Restaurant Orsay, Biscottis, Southern Grounds and The Shoppes of Avondale. Boone Park is just down the road for green space, tennis, a playground and outdoor time, with St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital also nearby. Inside, the open kitchen features white shaker soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, while the renovated bathroom adds a clean black-and-white finish. Major updates include AC and ductwork, electrical wiring, panel and fixtures, repiping and plumbing fixtures, vinyl flooring, interior and exterior paint, a new driveway and a 2021 roof. A backyard shed adds storage, and no HOA keeps ownership simple in one of Jacksonville's most loved historic neighborhoods.
What to check on this one
- Verify 2021 roof installation date and obtain roofing contractor receipt/warranty documentation.
- Order flood zone determination and elevation certificate from Duval County—unknown zone requires clarification.
- Confirm AC/electrical/plumbing work permits pulled and final inspections signed off by city.
- Request renovation scope summary and all contractor invoices for major systems (roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
- Verify home passes 4-point inspection given 1943 build year and recent renovations.
Flagged from the listing itself — not an inspection, and no substitute for one. Bring these to the showing.
What this home really costs per month
Loan $240,000 at 6.75% · 30 yr
Not a loan quote. Rate, insurance, and tax are stated assumptions — a lender and an insurance agent give real numbers. Homestead exemption lowers taxes after you file.
Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY. Data via realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS), updated Aug 31, 2026, 7:01 PM.
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