1968 RIVER Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (MLS# 2126546) -

1968 RIVER Road, Jacksonville, FL 32207

$5,000,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,169 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Pending

Current Price: $5,000,000 List Date: 2/04/2026 Last Modified: 4/18/2026

Overview

Description

Situated along River Road in historic San Marco, this exceptional residence offers a rare balance of preserved architectural character and elevated modern living. Thoughtfully reimagined, the home delivers warmth, sophistication, and functionality in a setting that feels both timeless and current. The layout is generous yet intentional, featuring five bedrooms plus a bonus room, four full baths, and two half baths. White oak flooring flows throughout most of the home, while a gas fireplace anchors the main living space. The kitchen pairs leathered quartzite countertops with custom cabinetry, complemented by sculptural feature lighting by Nick Alain above the island. The bar area is both functional and visually striking, finished with black granite and custom shelving crafted from the home's original roof rafters, thoughtfully repurposed to connect historic craftsmanship with modern design. The primary suite serves as a private retreat, highlighted by a spa inspired steam shower.

Supplements: Outdoor living is equally well considered, with a pool area that includes a dedicated outdoor bathroom and a small putting green overlooking the river, creating an inviting space for relaxation and entertaining. Historic integrity reveals itself in the details, including original stair treads and railing, many original downstairs doors, and an orig ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2126546

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Total: 6
Living Area: 4169
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 1931
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Frontage Feet: 60
Furnished: Negotiable
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: East
Public Remarks: Situated along River Road in historic San Marco, this exceptional residence offers a rare balance of preserved architectural character and elevated modern living. Thoughtfully reimagined, the home delivers warmth, sophistication, and functionality in a setting that feels both timeless and current. The layout is generous yet intentional, featuring five bedrooms plus a bonus room, four full baths, and two half baths. White oak flooring flows throughout most of the home, while a gas fireplace anchors the main living space. The kitchen pairs leathered quartzite countertops with custom cabinetry, complemented by sculptural feature lighting by Nick Alain above the island. The bar area is both functional and visually striking, finished with black granite and custom shelving crafted from the home's original roof rafters, thoughtfully repurposed to connect historic craftsmanship with modern design. The primary suite serves as a private retreat, highlighted by a spa inspired steam shower.
List Price/SqFt: 1199.33
Directions: San Marco Blvd to River Rd to home on right

Property Features

Architectural Style: Historic; Traditional; Other Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Electric Oven; Gas Cooktop; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; His and Hers Closets; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Smart Thermostat; Split Bedrooms; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central; Electric Electric: Whole House Generator Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Smart Home Features: Bulbs; Entertainment; Lighting; Smoke Detector Security Features: Security Lights; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick; Frame Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen Exterior Features: Balcony; Boat Lift; Boat Slip; Dock; Outdoor Kitchen; Outdoor Shower Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch Pool Features: In Ground; Gas Heat; Salt Water Spa Features: Heated; In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; Garage Door Opener Lot Features: Historic Area; Other View: Pool; River; Water Water Body Access Type: Navigable; Owned Waterfront Features: Navigable Water; River Access; River Front Fencing: Wood Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Curbs; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Asphalt Possession: Negotiable Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-22

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 1968
Street Name: RIVER
Street Suffix: Road
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32207
MLS Area Major: 011-San Marco
Subdivision Name: San Marco

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-18T00:39:28Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-03-31T00:54:50Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-30

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Gas: Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country: US
Parcel Number: 0811410000
Tax Annual Amount: 29611.85
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Legal Description: 11-005 SAN MARCO LOT 3 BLOCK 2 O/R BKS 3005-495 32
Zoning Description: Residential
Elementary School: Hendricks Avenue
Middle School: Landon
High School: Riverside

Appliances

Electric Oven: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Water Heater: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Frame: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes

Current Use

Residential: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Electric

Whole House Generator: Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony: Yes
Boat Lift: Yes
Boat Slip: Yes
Dock: Yes
Outdoor Kitchen: Yes
Outdoor Shower: Yes

Fencing

Wood: Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Lot Features

Historic Area: Yes
Other: Yes

Other Structures

Outdoor Kitchen: Yes

Parking Features

Additional Parking: Yes
Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Pool Features

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

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street: Yes

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Security Features

Security Lights: Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Smart Home Features

Bulbs: Yes
Entertainment: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes

Spa Features

Heated: Yes
In Ground: Yes

Utilities

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

View

Pool: Yes
River: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Architectural Style

Historic: Yes
Traditional: Yes
Other: Yes

Community Features

Curbs: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Street Lights: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Waterfront Features

Navigable Water: Yes
River Access: Yes
River Front: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Butler Pantry: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: Yes
Smart Thermostat: Yes
Split Bedrooms: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Water Body Access Type

Navigable: Yes
Owned: Yes

Listing Office: CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST

Last Updated: April - 18 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.