2979 ST JOHNS AVE Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
New Listing
$6,200
Property Type:
Residential Lease
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
4,738
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$6,200
List Date:
3/18/2026
Last Modified:
3/19/2026
Description
A rare leasing opportunity at 2979 Saint Johns Avenue, this beautifully restored historic Avondale home offers nearly 5,000 sq ft of character, scale, and architectural detail along one of Jacksonville's most iconic corridors. A 2025 Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) Award-nominated restoration, it reflects exceptional craftsmanship throughout.
The residence features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, two laundry rooms, and a basement for added storage. Inside, oversized ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a gas fireplace create a warm, refined atmosphere with a subtle Great Gatsby-inspired aesthetic.
Distinct spaces include a Florida room with mosaic tile, a kitchen with black-and-white Italian marble floors, and bathrooms with terracotta accents. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard, brick patio, and parking with one covered EV-ready space plus two off-street spots.
Minutes from Avondale, Five Points, and the St. Johns River. Inquire directly to schedule a private tour.
More Information MLS# 2135520
Contract Information
Rental Service: None
Lease Term: 12 Months
Current Price: $6,200
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Bedrooms Total: 5
List Price: $6,200
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-17
Location, Tax, and Legal
Country: US
Parcel Number: 0779910000
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 1
Living Area: 4738
Living Area Source: Public Records
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From Park Street going East, turn right onto McDuff Avenue. Heading South on McDuff, the home is on your right at the corner of McDuff and St. Johns Ave.
Public Remarks: A rare leasing opportunity at 2979 Saint Johns Avenue, this beautifully restored historic Avondale home offers nearly 5,000 sq ft of character, scale, and architectural detail along one of Jacksonville's most iconic corridors. A 2025 Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) Award-nominated restoration, it reflects exceptional craftsmanship throughout.
The residence features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, two laundry rooms, and a basement for added storage. Inside, oversized ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a gas fireplace create a warm, refined atmosphere with a subtle Great Gatsby-inspired aesthetic.
Distinct spaces include a Florida room with mosaic tile, a kitchen with black-and-white Italian marble floors, and bathrooms with terracotta accents. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard, brick patio, and parking with one covered EV-ready space plus two off-street spots.
Minutes from Avondale, Five Points, and the St. Johns River. Inquire directly to schedule a private tour.
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Carport YN: No
Stories Total: 3
List Price/SqFt: 1.31
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Total: 5
Year Built: 1908
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Levels
Three Or More: 1
Owner Pays
Exterior Maintenance: 1
Grounds Care: 1
HVAC Maintenance: 1
Pest Control: 1
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Attached: 1
On Street: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Available: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Additional Lease Terms
12 Months: 1
Negotiable: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 2979
Street Name: ST JOHNS AVE
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: FL
County: Duval
Postal Code: 32205
MLS Area Major: 032-Avondale
Subdivision Name: Avondale
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-18T20:54:21Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Property Features
Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months; Negotiable
Owner Pays: Exterior Maintenance; Grounds Care; HVAC Maintenance; Pest Control
Architectural Style: Traditional
Levels: Three Or More
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar
Water Source: Public
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Attached; On Street
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Listing Office:
FLUID REALTY, LLC.
Last Updated: March - 19 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.