Set high on a bluff on over 1.5 acres, this extraordinary riverfront residence offers sweeping views. Completely reimagined in 2019, every system, surface & detail was thoughtfully curated & in 2026 all new Marvin windows were installed. The white painted brick blends timeless architecture w/ refined modern living. Interiors by renowned designer Chad James balance elegance and livability. The chefs kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring a SubZero refrigerator & Wolf 6-burner gas range, w/ seamless flow to gracious living spaces & a covered river-facing porch. A scullery kitchen offers exceptional prep space, storage & refrigeration-a host's dream. Other features include a temperature-controlled wine room w/ capacity for over 1,100 bottles, a spa-like primary bath, Lutron lighting, Savant audio, professionally designed gardens & a covered private dock w/ a 13,000-lb boat lift accommodating up to a 32-ft boat. Design, entertaining & lifestyle all converge in this exceptional residence!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
$804Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Avondale, Ortega, Riverside, San Marco and The Beaches Specialist STEILBERG• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Empire Point, located between the St. Johns River and San Jose Boulevard, is a residential and waterfront Jacksonville neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and riverfront parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the San Jose Boulevard corridor near University Boulevard, where low-slung storefronts, local eateries, and everyday services set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Community touchstones include the San Jose Country Club, the historic San Jose Episcopal Church, and the nearby San Jose Plaza shopping strip. Streets curve through mature tree canopy, with frequent glimpses of the river and broad lawns. Sidewalks and pocket greens support a walk-and-pause pace, while boat ramps and shoreline parks shape weekend routines. The setting reads calm and established, with architecture that favors horizontal lines, carports, and generous lots.
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Market insights
4626 River Point Rd W · $4,500,000
DAYS ON MARKET
99 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$4,500,000
Median sale price in this area is $349,018. (92% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast nook
Built-in features
Butler pantry
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Entrance foyer
His and hers closets
Kitchen island
Open floorplan
Pantry
Primary bathroom with tub and separate shower
Smart home features
Smart thermostat
Walk-in closets
Wet bar
Wine cellar
Two fireplaces
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms
Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double oven
Electric oven
Gas cooktop
Gas range
Ice maker
Refrigerator
Wine cooler
Butler pantry
Kitchen island
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen
Breakfast nook
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Upper-level laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Electric heating
Heat pump
Zoned heating
Central air conditioning
Electric cooling
Multiple cooling units
Zoned cooling
Exterior features
Balcony
Boat lift
Dock
Fire pit
Covered front and rear porches
Back yard fencing
Waterfront with river access and navigable water (no fixed bridges)
Boat house
Dead-end street
Asphalt road
Home design
Single family residence
Two levels
Entry level is level 1
Parking
Attached garage
Three garage spaces
Garage with door opener
Circular driveway
Gated parking
Off-street parking
Security
Security gate
Construction
Brick and brick veneer construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Septic tank
Cable available
Electricity connected
Water connected
Electricity and solar
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The tranquil views of boats, water taxis, and ships passing by are the backdrop of this stately 2 story all brick Georgian style. The homes high elevation captures the cities skyline and evening lights from bridges in the distance. The sprawling lawn tiers down to waters edge where you might even catch a pod of dolphins swimming by or the gentleness of a manatee as it swims under the newly refurbished dock.Generously sized rooms flow from one to another and each rich in detail and history. Warm up in winter months by multiple fireplaces including a gorgeous mantle once belonging to Henry Flagler. 2 staircases lead to bedrooms on 2nd floor where you will feel as though you are living in a luxury hotel filled with finest finishes and room sized closets. Be enchanted every day.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$2,893 (+0.6%)
2016
$2,875 (−0.9%)
2015
$2,902 (−0.1%)
2014
$2,906
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
198 ft.
Lot depth
380 ft.
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,427
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
5,427
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Duval County
APN
1296270525R
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 25, 2023.
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
Oct 16, 2006 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Jan 11, 2002 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
6 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4626 River Point Rd W
$3,921,859
$578K under list price of $4.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $325K to $1.4M.