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2252 River Road

Jacksonville, FL 32207

4 beds
7 baths
9,001 sqft
$466 per sqft
1931 build
– on site

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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 courtesy of NEFMLS / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

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MLS# 739311 —

The Building

Year Built:

1931
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Concrete, Stucco
Development Status:

None
Architectural Style:

Spanish, Traditional
Stories:

2
Basement:

None
Foundation Details:

None
Exterior Features:

Balcony, Boat Lift, Dock
Building Features:

None
Window Features:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

Awning(s), Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
Security Features:

Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Building Name:

None

Interior

Rooms Total:

12
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
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Gas, Wood Burning
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

9001.0
Living Area Units:

None
Living Area Source:

Measured

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Negotiable

Location

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.
Cross Street:

None
Latitude:

30.299272
Longitude:

-81.655171

The Property

Parcel Number:

0813580000
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Zoning:

None
Lot Features:

Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Lot Size Dimensions:

145 (w) x 355 x 160 x 367
Current Use:

Residential, Single Family
Possible Use:

None
Topography:

None
View:

River
Fencing:

Full, Wrought Iron
Other Structures:

Boat House, Greenhouse, Workshop
Additional Parcels:

No
Additional Parcels Description:

None
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Land Lease:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Legal Description:

SAN MARCO

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

6.5
Total Baths:

7
Full Baths:

6
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Half Baths:

1
Partial Baths:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation Type:

None
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.00

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
Heating:

true
Cooling:

true
Cooling:

Central Air, Zoned

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

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

Schools

Elementary School:

Hendricks Avenue
Elementary School District:

None
Middle Or Junior School District:

None
High School:

Samuel W. Wolfson

The Community

Subdivision Name:

San Marco
Pool Private:

No
Pool Features:

In Ground, Gas Heat
Spa Features:

Private
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Navigable Water, River Front
Water Body Name:

None
Pets Allowed:

None
Association:

false
Association Fee Frequency:

One Time

Parking

Garage Spaces:

3.0
Attached Garage:

true
Parking Total:

None
Parking Features:

Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener

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$547/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/3/15 Jun 3, 2015	Sold	NEFMLS	$4,200,000

House Sold on 6/3/2015

$4,200,000

Listing provided by broker:

ANITA VINING

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

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2252 River Road

Jacksonville, FL 32207