View from House at 2721 McGirts Blvd.

If you’re looking for your chance get to “get on the river” – it’s just come available. Listed at only $570,000, this 4br/3.5ba home needs some cosmetic updating like changing carpets, kitchen & bath updates but it’s located on a quiet cul de sac within walking distance to neighborhood schools, churches and parks.

Vaulted Ceiling Family Room with Beautiful River Views

Add to the fact that this house has GREAT bones including a Vaulted Ceiling Family room with fireplace, large foyer, very large laundry room, a large two car garage, huge deck perfect for riverfront parties and gorgeous views. The person who can look beyond the current cosmetics and is willing to put a little sweat equity into this home is going to see a big upside! The Ortega neighborhood of Jacksonville is highly sought after and is only a 10 minute drive from both the Naval Air Station and Downtown. Take a look and call us right away at 904-252-5181 to see this gem! This house is listed by Shannon McKinnon and Nelson Higgins of Prudential Network Realty.

This is YOUR window of Opportunity

If you’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for just the right house, just the right price or just the right interest rate, you’d better stop waiting!  23 percent (17 homes) of the 74 properties that have gone under contract in the Avondale, Ortega and Riverside neighborhoods in first quarter of 2012, sold within 30 days of being listed.

If you increase the days on market to  60, the number jumps from 17 to 29 homes sold and accounts for a shocking 40% of the sales! That’s a pretty high percentage!

As a buyer, you’ve had nothing but time on your hands. LOTS of houses to sniff around at, PLENTY of time to decide if you’re REALLY ready to buy and LOADS of time to drive your real estate agent crazy as you look at house after house after house!

I’m here to tell you (you heard it here first) that the time is NOW. Interest rates WILL NOT remain this low forever. INVENTORY is low in certain neighborhoods like Avondale. The good (renovated or dirt cheap) houses are going UNDER CONTRACT quickly. So, if you’re one of those buyers who’s been circling and circling and circling – it’s time to get off of the merry go round and put your money on the table.

Click here to see a list of homes that have recently been listed and give us a call at 904-252-5181 if you see something you like! But you better hurry — they might sell quickly!

Caroline and I specialize in Avondale, Ortega and Riverside and can guide you to getting a great deal in the neighborhood.

3576 Pine Street, Avondale

If you’ve got a turn key home that’s been renovated in Avondale and you price it right, you’re likely to have good luck in finding a buyer who’s ready to act. There are lots of buyers out there — just waiting pounce on something great when it pops up.

A great example of this is the house located at 3576 Pine Street in Avondale. It was listed last month by the Fred Miller Group for $399,000. It’s a 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow with a beautiful front porch, gorgeous brand new kitchen, renovated master bathroom, tall ceilings, screened porch in the back and has new landscaping — the perfect example of a “turn key” home.

The house came on the market, had two competing offers within weeks of being listed and is already under contract.

If you’re thinking of selling, there is a lot of pent up demand for houses in Avondale and lots of buyers out there looking for them. Please call us at 904-252-5181 for a market evaluation of your home if you’re considering selling – the time is now!

4939 Apache Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Come take a look at this darling bungalow we’ve just listed on a great street in the HEART OF ORTEGA, in Jacksonville, FL. From the moment you pull up, you’ll see that 4939 Apache Avenue has everything a first time home buyer is looking for – the most important of which is location, location, location. The famous glass paned “Ortega” door frames the front of the house and a charming red brick walkway invites you to come inside. A fun fact  is that 4939 Apache was the starter home for several of Jacksonville’s most noted residents who once called this bungalow home.

Three bedrooms, two full baths, large living room with fireplace, two family rooms and large fenced backyard are just the beginning here. Priced at $295,000 and just under 2,000 square feet, this home beckons you to create a nest here.

4939 Apache's glass paned "ortega" door

The glass paned “Ortega” door is famous throughout the neighborhood and you’ll see it on many homes here.

4939 Apache Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Gleaming hardwood floors accent the cozy fireplace. There’s also great traffic flow from the formal living room into the family room with doorways on either side of the fireplace.

Darling Bungalow in Heart of Avondale

Hurry in to see this great new listing on a super street in the Heart of Avondale. Located just a quick stroll from the Shoppes of Avondale and a very easy commute into downtown or to NAS Jax, this darling bungalow is just right. Among its great features are very charming curb appeal, tall ceilings, lots of light, renovated kitchen with corian countertops & stainless appliances, large bathroom with original tile floors, two car garage, delightful pavered patio and more! This is the one you’ve been waiting for — don’t delay. With interest rates this low, you can buy this house for less than the cost of renting!

Charming, well designed & appointed apartment on 2nd floor of desirable Park Plaza w/ spectacular river and downtown skyline views. Gracious living spaces include 2br/2 baths and a large den. Square footage has been extended by an estimated 300 feet with the enclosure of 3 of the 4 balconies. Beautiful walnut stained hardwood floors in the public areas and carpet in the bedrooms, custom crown molding. Wood plantation shutters on all windows throughout. Conveys with one garage parking space. Ample additional parking. Seller offering buyer credit toward new stove & dishwasher. Best pedestrian neighborhood in Jacksonviller, steps from shops,restaurants,Memorial Park, museum,downtown. dont miss it!

4631 Ortega Blvd.

We are fortunate to have just listed another WONDERFUL home in one of Jacksonville’s best neighborhoods – Ortega! Very spacious with 4,700 square feet, this home has room for everyone and all of the features desired by today’s buyers.

Starting with the dramatic entrance foyer and moving into the huge dining room flanked by large picture windows, you know right away that this is a home made for entertaining! The family room is open to the fabulous kitchen that has lots of counter space, a large eat-in area and easy access to the two car garage.

The master bedroom is downstairs and the home features a split plan with a fabulous loft space upstairs that could be used as a second family room for teens, a study area, a home theater area or exercise space. The possibilities are limitless.

Please call us for an appointment to see this great house before it gets snapped up — at only $840,000 (178 per square foot) it’s likely to go fast!

Classic Elegance

The Avondale and Ortega areas are noted for their Historic Charm and Beautiful Older Homes but we all know that historic homes often go hand in hand with high maintenance and/or renovation expenses.

The new home that we’ve just listed at 4973 Arapahoe Avenue provides the best of both worlds. Here, you get to be part of an established, older neighborhood yet enjoy the modern conveniences afforded by new construction. Built in 2006 by noted builder John Parr, this home has an open floorplan, tall ceilings, a great livability factor, five bedrooms, a fabulous loft/bonus room, walk-in closets, walk-in pantry, very spacious garage with storage, large screened patio and refreshing salt water pool. To see a video of the home, click here.

Refreshing Salt Water Pool

Take a look and please call if you’d like to see this great home in person! We’d be happy to schedule a showing appointment.

1422 Rensselaer Avenue

 JUST LISTED today in the historic district of Avondale, this adorable bungalow with wonderful front porch is waiting for its new owner! Among the great features of this house are 3BR’s/1BA, totally renovated kitchen with brand new cabinets, countertops and appliances, great tile backsplash with mosaic glass inserts, beautiful wood floors, lots of windows and natural light, wide doorways, fireplace and HUGE fenced yard. This great home is also just steps away from Boone Park, minutes from downtown and within walking distance to the shoppes of Avondale. You can indulge in a frozen sweet treat at the new YOBE yogurt or a melt in your mouth BBQ sandwich at MOJO’s on St. John’s Avenue. Don’t miss it this great starter home! 1422 Rensselaer Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205. MLS #577242.

Please call me or Caroline for an appointment to see this very special home!