Best areas in Riverside Avondale?

[PeeJayEss]

Thanks for all the responses. I'm looking to stay in the RA area (currently near Post/King), but no where in particular. Very helpful

[Captain Zissou]

western portion of Avondale at streets like Talbot or Ingleside

WTF? Telfair Stockton in the 20's built the base of what he referred to as Avondale in Challen, Avondale, Edgewood and Talbot. Western portion of Avondale? Try the HEART of Avondale.

http://www.jaxhistory.com/riverside.html

ummm.... my mistake...

Thanks for taking it so lightly.

[ricker]

as mentioned, really depends on your budget. to that end, I offer the following:

I have no idea if the orignal poster is renting or owning......but

as has been acknowledged, similar to how Riverside proper and the Urban Transition Area east of Margaret St. have largely swallowed Brooklyn's identity, while Fishweir Creek does define the SW edge of RAP's ratified historic zoning overlay, you may find a lot to like in R-A adjacent Fairfax or even Lakeside Park near the Chamblin bookmine area smack between Ortega and Avondale surrounding the Roosevelt Publix.  Anything east of what was once Fuller St.

Murray Hill feels a lot like -and inextricably part of- Riverside.

The human scale and relevant densities and proximity of conveniences and attractions are similar.

Riverside's newly dubbed Brewery District IS definitely a draw creating an upswing in contrast to the economic clouds of uncertainty hovering over the 'burbs.  If you're here now, don't leave unless you're thinking of Springfield!  We're still improving!
Not only can we smile as Just Brew It, Bold City, and Intuition Ale Works have opened their doors, but we can also look forward with bright eyes as the long awaited Stockton "Town Center Iniative" streetscaping follows the completion of the Gorrie campus conversion...
RADO and their Neighborhood Stabilization Program instill a sense of confidence and resilience.

Many local residents recognize and heartfully participate in furthering the beginnings of a noticeable "regional" push to continue maintaining and increasing the cool factor of this entire swath of neighborhoods surrounding Riverside along Cassat Ave from LakeShore south of SanJuan and the Marina Mile waterfront near Blanding, north through Murray Hill.

Home sweet home.you can't go wrong.
modest bungalow to palatial riverfront estate.
keep a watch on craigslist.
occasionally amazing deals.

always investigate the property address before buying!
Tre Kilbourn in the J.Godbold bldg next to MOCA Jax and the Library DT.
don't inherit a huge fine.  even if you're working with a ®ealtor.
the onus is ultimately on YOU!

[mtraininjax]

Thanks for taking it so lightly.

No problem, now can you fix the lovely cheap toy of a sign we have when you head West on Beach Blvd as you come over the new bridge? Apparently the City Traffic department needed to remind people they are now in Jacksonville, after leaving Jacksonville Beach. Why not just scream out, STILL IN DUVAL COUNTY??

Murray Hill feels a lot like -and inextricably part of- Riverside.

Have you seen Murray Hill, west of Riverside? The homes in Riverside are much nicer, no matter what it feels like....

[ricker]

Mtrain - seems some accuse you of hijacking threads.
I was merely attempting to offer a direct response to the posted topic.

IF you don't live in, near or around these fine old neighborhoods west of the beach, perhaps you're answering a question no one asked here. 

Sorry about your traffic signage difficulties.
Mr. Odom w FDOT on Irene St. may be able to help you. look him up.

[mtraininjax]

Mtrain - seems some accuse you of hijacking threads.

Sorry to get you uptight. I'll try and not do it again.  

I already know far too many people who work FOR our illustrious city, just wondering if anyone cared to know that after spending millions on a new bridge, we should be relegated to a nice plastic sign reminding those traveling in from the beach that they are still in Jacksonville.

Just as those in Riverside are priviledged to know that train tracks and I-10 seperate them from Murray Hill. Wonder how much enforcement of RAP occurrs in those outlying areas?

[ricker]

choo choo so if you live in the 1100 or 1300 block of Talbot and you still hear the trains no matter which side of 17 you live on, but you bought a 2300sqft brick home and did so for about $80K LESS than such may set you back on the east side of the rail, KUDOS!

And yes the signage coming in from the beaches is redundant.

and MurrayHill is not north of I-10

as mentioned, really depends on your budget. to that end, I offer the following:

I have no idea if the orignal poster is renting or owning......but

as has been acknowledged, similar to how Riverside proper and the Urban Transition Area east of Margaret St. have largely swallowed Brooklyn's identity, while Fishweir Creek does define the SW edge of RAP's ratified historic zoning overlay, you may find a lot to like in R-A adjacent Fairfax or even Lakeside Park near the Chamblin bookmine area smack between Ortega and Avondale surrounding the Roosevelt Publix.  Anything east of what was once Fuller St.

Murray Hill feels a lot like -and inextricably part of- Riverside.

The human scale and relevant densities and proximity of conveniences and attractions are similar.

Riverside's newly dubbed Brewery District IS definitely a draw creating an upswing in contrast to the economic clouds of uncertainty hovering over the 'burbs.  If you're here now, don't leave unless you're thinking of Springfield!  We're still improving!
Not only can we smile as Just Brew It, Bold City, and Intuition Ale Works have opened their doors, but we can also look forward with bright eyes as the long awaited Stockton "Town Center Iniative" streetscaping follows the completion of the Gorrie campus conversion...
RADO and their Neighborhood Stabilization Program instill a sense of confidence and resilience.

Many local residents recognize and heartfully participate in furthering the beginnings of a noticeable "regional" push to continue maintaining and increasing the cool factor of this entire swath of neighborhoods surrounding Riverside along Cassat Ave from LakeShore south of SanJuan and the Marina Mile waterfront near Blanding, north through Murray Hill.

Home sweet home.you can't go wrong.
modest bungalow to palatial riverfront estate.
keep a watch on craigslist.
occasionally amazing deals.

always investigate the property address before buying!
Tre Kilbourn in the J.Godbold bldg next to MOCA Jax and the Library DT.
don't inherit a huge fine.  even if you're working with a ®ealtor.
the onus is ultimately on YOU!

[mtraininjax]

and MurrayHill is not north of I-10

Never said it was chief.

[mtraininjax]

Just as those in Riverside are priviledged to know that train tracks and I-10 seperate them from Murray Hill.

Let's just see chief. Murray Hill is bounded by Cassat on the west, Park on the southwest, 17 (and rail road tracks) on the south as it heads to town, and then east of 17 (and said railroad tracks) as it interchanges with 10. Located south of 10 as well.

Next time, I'll make sure I add US 17 so we can connect the dots around Murray Hill! YEAH!

[ricker]

YEAH MurrayHill is south of I10, accessed by Edgewood Ave, US17, SR111, Post St., Hamilton St. and is a one of a great many places call home. near Riverside. similar vintage.
Since you seem so interested, allow me please to point you in a new and different direction: Friends of the Murray Hill Library, Edgewood Bakery, Dreamette Ice Cream shop, MHTheatre, coin company, MoonRiver pizzza
so much more.
You don't really care.
Your piss and vinegar got mixed up with your brew, right?

[Brian Siebenschuh]

Wow, this has gotten aggressive :-)

As a 6 year resident of Riverside that rarely leaves the neighborhood, I feel like I'm stating the obvious...

The closer you are to the river, the "nicer" it is.  As you move away from that, it becomes a little more, eh, gritty.  If the block looks nice, it probably is.  If the block looks rough, it probably is.  Murray Hill is not in Riverside; it's its own neighborhood, so I don't know that that's really relevant to the original question.  And the brewing district is a cool development, but I don't know that I'd be looking to buy a house over there...

[Captain Zissou]

Just as those in Riverside are priviledged to know that train tracks and I-10 seperate them from Murray Hill.

Never said it was chief.

Sorry that ricker's correction somehow insulted you, but can we please try to be civil? Anyone with access to google can determine what roads border Riverside, it's not a huge point of pride or anything. Try not to not get offended.

[Debbie Thompson]

Good point about the price of real estate on each side of the train tracks. When we lived in Jacksonville Beach, "east of 3rd" as it was known was a significantly different price point than a house on, for example, 4th Street.  So, look for the bargains near the fringes of a popular neighborhood if you are on a budget.

[letters and numbers]

I think my favorite parts are around the commerical areas because you can walk to things. Im excitied about the stockton street projects too!

[Dog Walker]

Being within walking/biking distance of 5 Points and the Publix plaza is a real plus.