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$995 / Month

2979 Downing St

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Jacksonville, FL 32205

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 650 SF

About This Property

A Riverside gem! Spacious 1 bedroom 1 bathroom second floor unit in a beautiful brick building with in unit laundry. Private entry. Five minutes drive to five points in Riverside and downtown avondale. Across the street from the public pool at Robert E Lee. Highschool. Plenty of parking in front and back. Professional landscaping coming soon! Certain pets allowed with pet fee. No Section 8. A Riverside gem! Spacious 1 bedroom 1 bathroom second floor unit in a beautiful brick building with in unit laundry. Private entry. Five minutes drive to five points in Riverside and downtown avondale. Across the street from the public pool at Robert E Lee. Highschool. Plenty of parking in front and back. Professional landscaping coming soon! Certain pets allowed with pet fee. No Section 8.

2979 Downing St is a house located in Duval County and the 32205 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Duval County Public Schools attendance zone.

Location
2979 Downing St, Jacksonville,
FL 32205
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Neighborhood

Named for the picturesque stretch of water on which it sits, the Riverside neighborhood offers striking views of the Saint Johns River. Residents have ample opportunities to take in the sights because of this charming neighborhood’s walkable layout, with convenient placement of restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and parks close to the rivers.

The heart of Riverside is the quirky Five Points area, a retail and dining district named for its five-way intersection. Here, locals enjoy catching a flick at the historic Sun Ray Cinema, which shows first-run and indie films, in addition to perusing the diverse eateries and shops in the area.

In keeping with its Bohemian vibe, Riverside offers a variety of rental properties, from newly designed apartment buildings to renovated historic houses. When it's time to leave for work, Downtown Jacksonville is only two miles away, providing quick access to employment opportunities at several Fortune 500 companies.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 550 Sq Ft $995 $1,306 $1,650
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 781 Sq Ft $850 $1,557 $5,519
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1096-1098 Sq Ft $1,095 $1,774 $5,212
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1419 Sq Ft $1,595 $2,132 $2,900
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2114 Sq Ft $1,995 $3,586 $4,900
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Fla. State Coll. Jacksonville
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Jacksonville University
Drive: 20 min 9.6 mi
Florida Coastal School of Law
Drive: 19 min 11.9 mi
FSCJ North Campus
Drive: 23 min 12.2 mi
2979 Downing St is within 8 minutes or 4.2 miles from Fla. State Coll. Jacksonville. It is also near Jacksonville University and Florida Coastal School of Law.
Schools
West Riverside Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
289 Students
Attendance Zone
Lake Shore Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
972 Students
Attendance Zone
Robert E. Lee High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,567 Students
Attendance Zone
Saint Paul Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
179 Students
Nearby
Broach School Of Jacksonville-West Campus
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
365 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Jacksonville include Convention Center, located 3.4 miles from 2979 Downing St. 2979 Downing St is near Jacksonville International, located 17.3 miles or 26 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Convention Center
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Jefferson Street
Drive: 5 min 3.5 mi
Central
Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
Riverplace
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
San Marco
Drive: 10 min 6.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Jacksonville
Drive: 13 min 6.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Jacksonville International
 Drive: 26 min 17.3 mi

Walkability Near 2979 Downing St Jacksonville, FL 32205

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2979 Downing St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
No Name
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Edgewood Avenue South
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Plymouth Plaza
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
2979 Downing St has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Jessie Ball DuPont Park
 Drive: 6 min 3.8 mi
MOSH - Museum of Science & History
 Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Bulls Bay Preserve
 Drive: 8 min 5.2 mi
Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
 Drive: 14 min 6.3 mi
2979 Downing St has 5 parks within 6.3 miles, including The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Jessie Ball DuPont Park, and MOSH - Museum of Science & History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Baptist Health Medical Center - Jacksonville
Drive: 6 min 3.7 mi
UF Health Shands Hospital Jacksonville
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
2979 Downing St has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Drive: 17 min 9.2 mi
2979 Downing St is 9.2 miles and a 17 minute drive from Jacksonville Naval Air Station.

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