A Look Inside: The Churchwell Lofts

[TREE4309]

For a "market rate" loft in downtown, I assume one would have to be willing to forgo many of the features offered in the Churchwell project (ex. the square footage, stainless steel appliances,  granite countertops, etc.).  The Churchwell project is definately luxury, so it probably appeals to the same crowd that can afford a spot at the Home Street Lofts.  If you're looking for lower price levels, try 1951 Market in Springfield.

Actually, for a loft, I thought the units were on the small side.  Upgrading to stainless appliances and granite countertops would probably average about $5K in additional costs, so those features shouldn't boost the sales price THAT much.  1951 Market is OK, but it's not "downtown".

[James]

yeah, I was thinking of Metropolitan lofts, I didn't realize they were all rentals

[I-10east]

Actually, for a loft, I thought the units were on the small side.  Upgrading to stainless appliances and granite countertops would probably average about $5K in additional costs, so those features shouldn't boost the sales price THAT much.  1951 Market is OK, but it's not "downtown".

I dunno what you think "downtown" is supposed to be; A coupla blocks from the FL Theatre, the Landing, and ev'rything in DT Jax; Gimme a break!!!!

[thelakelander]

I assume he's defining downtown as everything from the river up to State & Union and from I-95 to Hogans Creek.

[TREE4309]

I assume he's defining downtown as everything from the river up to State & Union and from I-95 to Hogans Creek.

Yes, exactly.  1951 Market is in Springfield, not downtown.

[I-10east]

^^^My bad TREE; I thought that you were talkin' about Churchwell. My fault.

[JOHANNA747]

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[thelakelander]

There's a restaurant under construction on the first floor.  Workers were drywalling the interior this morning.  It appears that it will eat up about half of the building's first floor.  A construction worker told me that the place should open in about a month.

[tufsu1]

awesome...thanks Lake!

[fsujax]

what restaurant?

[thelakelander]

The construction worker I asked mentioned "market restaurant."  However, I don't think that's the real name.  Nevertheless, I would assume a recent Duval County building permit list would most likely have the information.  

[fsujax]

hmmm. thats good news to hear.

[tufsu1]

The construction worker I asked mentioned "market restaurant."  However, I don't think that's the real name.  Nevertheless, I would assume a recent Duval County building permit list would most likely have the information. 

I spoke to the same guy later today...told me the nme was "marketplace restaurant"...apparently it will b pretty big...almost 3000sf

[misserma]

My Great Grand Uncle Robert V. Covington was the original owner of this wonderful building. My great grandfather was his brother. I was in Jacksonville last week and it was so thrilling to take a picture of myself standing in front of the Covington Sign. This building means a great deal to me and I am so glad it still stands. It is a beautiful historic structure.

[billy]

Who was the developer on these?