2881 DOWNING Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 (MLS# 2065169) -

2881 DOWNING Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205

$605,000

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Main entrance and private bedroom entran

Living room flows seamlessly into dining

Entry to 3 More Rooms on Other Side of L

Double Lot Gives So Many Outdoor Options

One of a Kind Crafted Gate and Plenty of

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,440 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,632 Status: Closed

Current Price: $605,000 List Date: 1/16/2025 Last Modified: 7/29/2026

Overview

Description

This exceptional property combines historic charm with modern updates on a rare double lot in Avondale. Enjoy outdoor living with lush landscaping, a spacious yard, raised wood deck with pool, and an al fresco dining area featuring a stunning pecky cypress focal wall. The charming mosaic-tiled front porch welcomes you into a home where timeless character meets modern convenience. With a new roof (2021), all new electrical (2021), new Rinnai tankless water heater (2021) and updated HVACs (2024/2021), this home is as practical as it is beautiful. Improvements the eye can enjoy include a cozy new gas fireplace (2022) and all new stainless-steel kitchen appliances (2021). The upstairs remodel (2009), which received national recognition, adds to the home's unique appeal with multiple versatile bonus rooms, perfect for work or play. This property is a rare find and convenient to the parks, dining, and shopping that make the neighborhood so desirable.

Listing Details MLS# 2065169

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 2440
Living Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1928
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Park St. turn NW onto Cherry Street. Turn left onto Downing St. Home is on the right.
Public Remarks: This exceptional property combines historic charm with modern updates on a rare double lot in Avondale. Enjoy outdoor living with lush landscaping, a spacious yard, raised wood deck with pool, and an al fresco dining area featuring a stunning pecky cypress focal wall. The charming mosaic-tiled front porch welcomes you into a home where timeless character meets modern convenience. With a new roof (2021), all new electrical (2021), new Rinnai tankless water heater (2021) and updated HVACs (2024/2021), this home is as practical as it is beautiful. Improvements the eye can enjoy include a cozy new gas fireplace (2022) and all new stainless-steel kitchen appliances (2021). The upstairs remodel (2009), which received national recognition, adds to the home's unique appeal with multiple versatile bonus rooms, perfect for work or play. This property is a rare find and convenient to the parks, dining, and shopping that make the neighborhood so desirable.
List Price/SqFt: 251.64
Sold Price/SqFt: 247.95
Bathrooms Half: 0

Property Features

Architectural Style: Historic Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Tankless Water Heater Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); His and Hers Closets; Pantry; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Multi Units Heating: Central; Electric; Hot Water Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Brick Other Structures: Shed(s) Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio; Terrace Pool Features: Above Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Off Street Lot Features: Historic Area Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Current Use: Residential Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2025-01-16

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 2881
Street Name: DOWNING
Street Suffix: Street
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32205
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
Subdivision Name: Willow Brook Terrace

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-05-06T17:50:50Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-03-07T17:14:32Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-03-13
Close Date: 2025-05-05
Close Price: 605000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes
Gas: Yes

More Information

Smart Home Features

Other: Ring Doorbell

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country: US
Parcel Number: 0631330000
Tax Annual Amount: 7611.48
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Legal Description: 8-36 21-2S-26E .284 WILLOW BROOK TERRACE LOTS 24 2
Elementary School: West Riverside
Middle School: Lake Shore
High School: Riverside

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Gas Cooktop: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Electric: Yes
Multi Units: Yes

Current Use

Residential: Yes

Fencing

Back Yard: Yes
Wood: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Central: Yes
Electric: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lot Features

Historic Area: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Off Street: Yes

Pool Features

Above Ground: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Utilities

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

Water Source

Public: Yes

Architectural Style

Historic: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes
Terrace: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
His and Hers Closets: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Documents

Feature Sheet - LOTS OF UPGRADES ›

Flood Disclosure ›

Offer Instructions ›

Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

Last Updated: July - 29 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.