Live in one of Jacksonville's most beautiful and historic estate homes. Originally built for John Swisher of Swisher Cigars, this palatial Mediterranean Revival style home still displays some of the original rich ornamentation. Extensively renovated in 1990 & 2008 raising the standards of home, but maintaining original integrity. Situated on high bluff offering captivating views of St. Johns. Since inception of home, host to some of Jacksonville's largest parties and gatherings, the spacious lanai the favorite spot for guest. Outside you will find lush tropical landscape and inviting pool and pool house. Amazing dock totally renovated in 2008 complete with covered boathouse and 40' wet slip. Unparalled opportunity to live in one of cities finest.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
$1,040Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
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*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
7
Stories
2
Lot width
153 ft.
Lot depth
362 ft.
Lot size
1.24 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
9,003
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Duval County
APN
0813580000R
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RLD-90
Residential Low Density-90 District
This category includes residential developments in a density range of up to 7 dwelling units per acre when full urban services are available. Generally, single-family dwellings will be the predominant land use in this category, although patio homes, townhomes, and multiple-family dwellings may also be permitted in appropriate locations. Minimum lot size shall be one-half acre per dwelling unit when both centralized potable water and wastewater treatment are not available. The lot size may be reduced to one quarter acre per dwelling unit if either one of these services is available. Secondary and supporting nonresidential uses described herein may also be permitted, subject to the criteria set forth in this Section below.; The following primary and secondary zoning districts may be considered in the Low Density Residential Category depicted on the Future Land Use Map series of the Comprehensive Plan.; The Residential Low Density RLD zoning districts allow for single-family dwellings at minimum lot sizes permitted in each district along with certain supporting open space uses, community facilities and utilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Dec 15, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Apr 23, 2015 • Final
Building
Install a swimming pool with a fence at least four feet high and self-latching, lockable gates. Provide locking devices on all dwelling doors with direct access to the pool area. No diving board installation is approved for this pool.
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Attached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Skylight(s), Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 6
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information 3
Room Length: 32
First
Living Room
Room Width: 17.1
Room Information 4
Room Length: 17.9
First
Other
Room Width: 11.1
Room Information 5
Room Length: 31.6
First
Family Room
Room Width: 28
Room Information 6
Room Length: 28.3
Second
Bonus Room
Room Width: 12.7
Room Information 7
Room Length: 19.3
Second
Room Width: 17.1
Room Information 8
Room Length: 24.4
First
Dining Room
Room Width: 17.1
Room Information 9
Room Length: 12
First
Other
Room Width: 12.7
Room Information 10
Room Length: 22.00
Second
Room Width: 16
Room Information 11
Room Length: 24
Second
Bedroom 2
Room Width: 14.6
Room Information 12
Room Length: 17.9
Second
Bedroom 3
Room Width: 14
Exterior
Pool Features
Pool Features: In Ground, Gas Heat
SpaFeatures: Private
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Boat Lift, Dock
SecurityFeatures: Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Full, Wrought Iron
Building Information
Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco
Property Information
Waterfront Features: Navigable Water, River Front
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Boat House, Greenhouse, Workshop
Current Use: Residential, Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Waterfront
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: One Time
School Information
Elementary School: Hendricks Avenue
High School: Samuel W. Wolfson
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 9,003
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Duval County
APN: 0813580000R
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
2/10
Terry Parker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$8.89M – $10.76M
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