2257 ERNEST ST Jacksonville, FL 32204
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,500 sqft
Price per Sqft $307
Subdivision Riverside
MLS Listing ID 2132244
Style Historic
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1924
Annual Tax Amount $3,613
Lot Size 6,098 Sqft
Acres 0.14
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)
Property Description
Over the past eleven years, the current owner has completed a comprehensive restoration, taking the home to the studs and rebuilding it with extraordinary care. Every decision reflects a respect for craftsmanship and structural integrity.
The broad front porch sets the tone, anchored by two distinctive coquina block planters. The coquina foundation wall and chimney carry quiet historical significance, tying the home to a material deeply rooted in Florida's architectural story. A porch swing and custom 2½-inch Schedule 40 handrails on the staircases add both presence and permanence.
Inside, the 2,500 square feet of living space is beautifully proportioned and thoughtfully arranged. The main level offers two bedrooms, a dedicated office, and two full bathrooms. The house is handicap accessible, with widened three-foot doors on the first floor, large closets, an exterior lift, and expansive 4' x 6' showers on the main level that are all one level with no lips or steps. Accessibility has been integrated in a way that feels intentional and seamless. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a second office, and a full bathroom, along with a hidden emergency fire escape.
The restoration was thorough in all facets. Original windows were painstakingly restored and later fitted with storm windows. The result is a tighter building envelope and significant sound insulation while preserving the historic fabric. All wood was stripped bare and restored. Architectural details are elevated throughout, including brass hinges, glass knobs, pocket windows in the primary suite, and a rebuilt coal fireplace. The firebox was enlarged, the flue widened and lined with insulated stainless steel, and a cast iron stove with blower was installed to create both warmth and presence.
Behind the walls, the infrastructure is exceptional. The crawl space is sealed with 15 mil poly and topped with a three-inch concrete slab. The crawl space and the entire house are insulated with 3" of closed-cell foam, creating a vapor barrier and conditioned environment. The crawl space is heated, cooled, and dehumidified. The home utilizes a residential split dehumidifier with the compressor located outside, providing one-third ton of refrigeration and dehumidified make-up air. There are four separate ventilation and AC systems. The roof features a hybrid ventilated and non-ventilated design with closed-cell foam beneath and airflow at the deck to protect and cool the wood structure.
The home is efficient enough to be fully powered by a 10 kW natural gas generator. Underground utilities further enhance reliability and aesthetics.
Additional features include recessed lighting in the living and dining rooms, under-cabinet lighting in the kitchen and all three baths, and a 3,000-gallon swim spa with three swim jets and a heated jacuzzi.
The 535 square foot drive-through garage is equally well considered, with a 10-foot door on the alley and an 8-foot door on the driveway. It includes open-cell spray foam at the roof, rock wool insulation in the walls, its own subpanel, natural gas, sewer, and hot and cold water.
This Riverside bungalow has been carefully stewarded, structurally strengthened, and respectfully renewed.
Location
State FL
County Duval
Community Riverside
Area 031-Riverside
Direction From Stockton and Park Street, head north on Park St. Turn right on Ernest St. Home will be on the left.
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Primary Downstairs
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Yes
Laundry In Unit, Lower Level
Exterior
Parking Features Garage, Off Street, On Street
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Back Yard, Wood
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
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Roof Type Shingle
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Yes
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Historic Area
Water Public
Architectural Style Historic
New Construction No
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 0915020000
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
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