Is Avondale, Jacksonville, FL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 98% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Avondale, Jacksonville, FL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Avondale, Jacksonville, FL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Avondale, Jacksonville, FL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there are sidewalks

Would people walk alone at night in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are the streets well-lit in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Avondale, Jacksonville, FL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say kids play outside

Is Avondale, Jacksonville, FL quiet?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's quiet

Is parking easy in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say parking is easy

Are there community events in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say there are community events

Is Avondale, Jacksonville, FL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say there's wildlife

Is Jacksonville a buyer's or seller's market?

Jacksonville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Jacksonville?

The median sale price in Jacksonville is $287K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Avondale neighborhood?

Residents describe the Avondale neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Avondale, Jacksonville .

What are the closest schools to 1653 Dancy St?

The closest schools to 1653 Dancy St in Jacksonville, FL are Fishweir Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), Lake Shore Middle School (rated 4/10), Robert E. Lee High School (rated 3/10).

Does 1653 Dancy St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1653 Dancy St in Jacksonville, FL has air conditioning.

Does 1653 Dancy St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1653 Dancy St in Jacksonville, FL has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

Studio
1 Bath
750 sqft

1653 Dancy St, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Avondale

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2912 Saint Johns Ave #9, Jacksonville, FL	0.89	Apartment	$240,000	02/11/26	2	2	1,220
2588 Herschel St, Jacksonville, FL	1.34	Apartment	$565,000	08/20/26	1	1	600
2514 College St, Jacksonville, FL	1.60	Apartment	$349,200	06/15/26	1	1	1,100
2303 College St, Jacksonville, FL	1.71	Apartment	$674,300	06/15/26	2	1	1,200
2660 Gale Ct, Jacksonville, FL	1.27	Apartment	$550,000	12/29/25	1	1	713
2214 Herschel St, Jacksonville, FL	1.68	Apartment	$595,000	09/26/25	3	1	2,464
2830 Park St, Jacksonville, FL	0.96	Apartment	$760,000	08/04/26	3	2	1,850
3312 Rayford St, Jacksonville, FL	1.56	Apartment	$335,000	07/14/26	2	1	754
2338 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL	1.53	Apartment	$640,000	06/26/26	1	1	950
1248 Mull St, Jacksonville, FL	1.92	Apartment	$177,500	04/20/26	2	2	1,038

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
3631 BOONE PARK Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$824,300	5	4	2,550	Off Market
3619 BOONE PARK Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.05	$530,600	3	2	1,650	Off Market
3678 BOONE PARK Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.07	$1,048,300	5	3	2,685	Off Market
3658 HERSCHEL Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.09	$650,000	4	4	2,912	Recently Sold
3668 VALENCIA Road, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.07	$670,000	4	4	3,231	Recently Sold
3674 VALENCIA Road, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.07	$655,000	4	3	2,020	Recently Sold
3641 VALENCIA Road, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.08	$561,300	3	2	1,550	Off Market
3637 VALENCIA Road, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.08	$450,000	3	2	1,200	Recently Sold
3623 OAK Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.12	$630,000	3	2	1,500	Recently Sold
3669 Valencia Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.09	$439,600	3	2	1,339	Off Market
3684 HERSCHEL Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.11	$455,800	3	2	1,419	Off Market
3675 VALENCIA Road, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.10	$320,000	2	2	1,125	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Apartment

Built in 1925

750 sqft

About this House

Just blocks from the Shoppes of Avondale! You can park your car and walk to the some of the best restaurants in town!

This cozy studio garage apartment features tile throughout, updated bathroom with spacious shower, dishwasher, central heat & air, unlimited use of shared washer and dryer, small shared courtyard with room for a grill!

Set utilities of $125 per month cover water, sewer, electric and use of the laundry machines!

Pet friendly with $250 NON-refundable pet fee.

1653 Dancy St, Jacksonville, FL 32205 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 750 sqft apartment in Avondale, built in 1925. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2011 with an asking price of $725 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 13, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,348/month.

Home Details for 1653 Dancy St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio
Parking & Garage Parking: On Street

Additional Information
On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 13, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$750
Nov 11, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$725
Sep 6, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$725
Jun 22, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$695
May 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$695

Additional Cost

Market trends in Jacksonville

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$287K

$3.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$180

$1MoM

Available listings

5070

44MoM

Around this home

Fishweir Elementary School
PK-5
Public
443 Students
Duval County Public Schools
8/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
This is a great school however it’s extremely overcrowded! They over accept and accommodate students outside of the neighborhood. Too many students. Extended day has a long waitlist. They don’t prioritize students that actually live in this school zone.
Parent Review
2y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Avondale

At least 100 Trulia users voted on each feature.

98 % Say it's dog friendly
91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
82 % Say there's holiday spirit
82 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say there are sidewalks
74 % Say people would walk alone at night
74 % Say neighbors are friendly
73 % Say streets are well-lit
73 % Say car is needed
65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
62 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say it's quiet
59 % Say parking is easy
49 % Say there are community events
43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
39 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Kathy Coopmans
Resident
11mo ago
"Safe and great public transportation.quiet. Beautiful nature and river /creek life all around. Wish that wee see could stay here many more years."
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Kathy Coopmans
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1y ago
"Good access to get everywhere. I have been working from home. Jacksonville access without bottlenecks in travel is Good; either to the Beach, to Town Center, other Neighborhoods and to St Augustine is typically very smooth."
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Kathy Coopmans
Resident
1y ago
"Lived here two years and enjoyed it perfectly. You can easily get to know your neighbors. Quiet, pleasant walks, close to a neighborhood park by a bit like two blocks. Very safe, never a problem. Close (walk) to restaurants."
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Fitzpullins
Resident
2y ago
"My neighborhood is accessible to public transportation and an easy commute to downtown, towncenter and our beautiful beaches "
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Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"Lovely, nice neighbors. Progressive area. I recommend living here. A car is needed but you can walk to coffee and restaurants. "
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Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"Great progressive neighborhood, blend of new families and long standing residents, I feel safe here. "
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"The park, and main road are very patriarch family. It’s a very homie community to live in. Everyone takes care of there lawns and does neighborhood events. "
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"Great location to get to diverse areas in Jax. Close to Riverside, Ortega, Avondale, San Marco, and Downtown"
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Mmillares
Resident
5y ago
"Is a great neighborhood to raise your kids. I would highly recommend this neighborhood. Fishweir school is one of the best in Jacksonville."
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1639properties
Resident
6y ago
"Great vibe in the neighborhood! Great restaurants and parks. Good place to live. Christmas and holiday event in downtown Avondale. "
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Kimberly T.
Resident
6y ago
"This is a fantastic, friendly and diverse neighborhood with lots of options for food and independent businesses. There is an amazing farmers market. "
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Earlene
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6y ago
"The neighborhood has many parks and is very walkable. There seems to be many young families moving in. "
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Angela W.
Resident
6y ago
"Beautiful southern charm, quiet and wonderful locally owned restaurants. Easy access anywhere in the city. "
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Paul B.
Resident
6y ago
"I’ve Lived in Avondale for five years now and it is a great place not only families but the nightlife if you are young"
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Annefallon68
Resident
6y ago
"I love the houses. They are all different and styles. Lots of parks and restaurants. Very family oriented "
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Gabrielleaknight
Resident
6y ago
"I see people walking their dogs all the time. There are dog friendly parks and apartment buildings. "
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Amberale93
Resident
6y ago
"Holiday Luminary Bike Ride sponsored by ZenCog, Christmas in Avondale, Pride Parade, lots of runs, other bike rides as well"
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Candice E.
Resident
7y ago
"I have a 20 minute commute daily. About what you would expect in the city of this size. The bridges can be tough. But anything in the neighborhood is easy. "
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Allena6492
Resident
7y ago
"It’s an easy commute but driving through some of the roads is hard because of people parking in the street. Some of the neighborhood roads are a little bit narrow but it’s not that big of a deal. I work five minutes from home and it’s really easy to get to work in the morning "
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Christine S.
Resident
7y ago
"I don’t care I’m not a parent. It’s nice here and riverside neighborhood is right by which is more my scene"
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Laura F. R.
Resident
8y ago
"As great as Avondale is, most rental companies don’t allow dogs. But they tout dog friendly businesses. I don’t get it. "
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garybuffonephd
12y ago
"Avondale is a beautifully treed historic neighborhood close several city parks and recreation centers, excellent restaurants and shopping and near to downtown businesses and cultural and sports centers and 2 of Jacksonville's major medical centers."
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Tim M.
13y ago
"The best place to buy a home. Practically downtown. I know all the neighbors. I can walk with my kids and animals with out concern. Lots of shopps and restaurants. Great dining and growing nightlife. If you want to live in Jax and not drive 30-45 min to everything, this is the place to buy. "
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Demfl
14y ago
"I live here and wouldn't want to live anywhere else in Jacksonville."
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Patrick R.
15y ago
"Avondale is a terrific place to live, especially for people with pets, are active and people who love to go out to eat. I can think of 10 places I frequent here that make my list of "Top 12 places to eat in Jacksonville." I can't imagine living anywhere else in this city."
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Deepfriedbeauty
15y ago
"The property is located just two blocks from many restaurants, shops, boutiques, salons, bars/clubs, Boone Park, and the Riverside Trolley.This is a beautiful and charming historic area. The residents of the neighborhood truly care for maintaining the historic integrity."
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Frequently asked questions about 1653 Dancy St

Is Jacksonville a buyer's or seller's market?
Jacksonville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Jacksonville?
The median sale price in Jacksonville is $287K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Avondale neighborhood?
Residents describe the Avondale neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Avondale, Jacksonville.
What are the closest schools to 1653 Dancy St?
The closest schools to 1653 Dancy St in Jacksonville, FL are Fishweir Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), Lake Shore Middle School (rated 4/10), Robert E. Lee High School (rated 3/10).
Does 1653 Dancy St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1653 Dancy St in Jacksonville, FL has air conditioning.
Does 1653 Dancy St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1653 Dancy St in Jacksonville, FL has laundry facilities.