Charming Historic Mansion in Riverside Tired of cookie-cutter new construction? This stunning Colonial Revival residence offers timeless elegance and thoughtful updates. Step inside to soaring ceilings, original hardwood floors, elegant crown molding, and two functioning fireplaces. The kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully renovated, and a full-sized laundry room adds everyday convenience. Expansive southern-style porches invite quiet mornings and evening gatherings, while a beautifully landscaped courtyard and covered carport complete the outdoor space. Nestled on the border of Riverside and Avondale, you'll enjoy walkable access to some of Jacksonville's best boutique shopping, dining, arts markets, museums, and the scenic riverwalk. Built in 1911 for lumber magnate Bryan W. Blount, this stately mansion has witnessed over a century of transformation. In 1938, it was converted into the Martha Washington Hotel, a women-only hotel named to echo the popularity of the George Washington Hotel. During World War II, it served as a boarding house for servicemen and their families, reflecting its vital role in the local community. After closing in 1977, the property was saved from demolition and beautifully repurposed into condominiums in the 1980spreserving its rich architectural heritage and cultural legacy. This effort to save the Martha Washington was one of RAP's (Riverside Avondale Preservation) early and most significant initiatives. This is not just a homeit's a rare opportunity to own a truly historic piece of Jacksonville's story.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower
- Furnished Description: Furnished
- Flooring: Wood
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Cooktop
- Electric Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Electric
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Heating Features: Central, Electric
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Courtyard
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
- Porch: Yes
Land Info
- Historic Area
- Lot Size Acres: 0.02
- Lot Size Square Feet: 871
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Attached Carport
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Management - Off Site
- Association Fee: 487
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure, Pest Control, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 487
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 4438
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Duval
- Current Use: Residential
- Directions: On the corner of Oak and King Street. Main gate is on King Street. Parking is on King Street, in gated area. Parking spots, 2 and 4 only.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 032-Avondale
- Property Subtype: condo
- MLS Area Minor: 032-Avondale
- Source Neighborhood: Martha Washington
- Parcel Number: 0653481004
- Subdivision: Martha Washington
- Zoning Description: Residential
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1400
- Year Built: 1916
- Entry Level: 1
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- Property Age: 109
- Property Attached: Yes
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Architectural Style: Historic
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public