$675,000
Jacksonville, FL 32204
MLS# 2132244
Status: Active Under Contract
4 beds | 3 baths
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Property Description
This restored bungalow in historic Riverside offers a rare opportunity to steward a home that has been held by the same family for four generations. This is the first time it has ever been offered to the public. 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.
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Contract Information
Current Price: $675,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Status: Active Under Contract
List Price: $675,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-02-27
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 2257
Street Name: ERNEST
Street Suffix: Street
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32204
MLS Area Major: 031-Riverside
Subdivision Name: Riverside
General Property Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2500
Living Area Source: Measured
Year Built: 1924
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: Yes
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: 2
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Stockton and Park Street, head north on Park St. Turn right on Ernest St. Home will be on the left.
Public Remarks: This restored bungalow in historic Riverside offers a rare opportunity to steward a home that has been held by the same family for four generations. This is the first time it has ever been offered to the public.
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.
List Price/SqFt: 270
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-06T15:59:36Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-28T20:01:48Z
Contingency: Active Under Contract
Contingent Date: 2026-05-05
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: Yes
Property Features
Architectural Style: Historic
Levels: Two
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Washer
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Primary Downstairs
Flooring: Carpet; Wood
Laundry Features: In Unit; Lower Level
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Spa Features: Above Ground; Heated
Roof: Shingle
Parking Features: Garage; Off Street; On Street
Lot Features: Historic Area
Fencing: Back Yard; Wood
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Contingency Reason: Appraisal; Financing; Inspection
Supplements
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.
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Listing Office: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
Last Updated: May - 06 - 2026
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