Every neighborhood in Northeast Florida has its own personal charm. This week we are starting off our blog series in the neighborhood of South Riverside. Are you a current resident in this community or looking to call South Riverside your home? With its close proximity to the San Marco district, South Riverside has great appeal in today’s market. In this article we will cover the top local restaurants, nearby parks, home prices, home styles, and the history of this lovely neighborhood in the River City.
Our Favorite Restaurants in South Riverside:
If you are looking for the perfect restaurant location in South Riverside there are several options. Some of our favorites include: Southern Charm, Metro Diner, and Annie Ru’s. Each restaurant has there own flair!
- Southern Charm: located on St. Augustine Road, Southern Charm serves Southern Style Barbecue and Seafood. Their specialties include their Fried Green Tomatoes and Fried Shrimp. Southern Charm is located at 3566 Saint Augustine Road and is open for lunch from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (Tuesday – Sunday) and for dinner from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Tuesday – Saturday).
- Metro Diner: The original Metro Diner is located at 3302 Hendricks Avenue. This Metro Diner first opened in 1992 and has been a local favorite ever since. Did you know that the building that houses the diner was built in 1938? If you are looking for the perfect Sunday brunch, this location is the place to be. Some of their specials include the Buffalo Chicken Salad and their Southern Benedict. They are open from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM (Sunday – Thursday) and from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
- Annie Ru’s: Annie Ru’s is located at 3909 Hendricks Avenue. The restaurant features delicious Southern Classics and Soul Food. Some of their specialties include their Fried Drummettes, Mac & Cheese, and seasonal Crab Tray. Annie Ru’s is a Carryout and Catering Restaurant so be sure to place your order today. Open Monday through Friday from 6AM-3PM!
Our Favorite Parks in South Riverside:
Come enjoy one the many parks that our neighborhood has to offer this summer! Our personal favorite summertime activity is enjoying a Picnic at Alexandra Oaks Park complete with lemonade! View the below list to see what other parks are just walking distance from our neighborhood:
- Alexandria Oaks Park
- River Oaks Park
- Inwood Park
- Colonial Manor Lake Park
- Angelina Danese Park
Home Information
- Home Styles: Majority of homes in the South Riverside neighborhood are Single Family Homes with Detached Garages. Most homes in this location are wood sided, brick or stucco finish.
- Average Home Price based on Recent Sales is approximately $194k. Follow the below link to see what listings are on the market today!
- The Median Year Built for Recent Sales in this neighborhood is 1938.
- What sets South Riverside Apart? We love the historic homes in this community, each home has a story to tell and contains a part of Jacksonville’s history.
- Average Days on Market for Recent Sales: 40 days
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Historic Locations in South Riverside:
- The Philips Swamp Cemetery- Located on St. Augustine Road is the historic Philips Swamp Cemetery.
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Historic Tid Bit: The 2-arce cemetery sits a few blocks off Philips Highway on land that was once part of an original land grant made to William Hendricks by Spain in 1797. Hendrick’s daughter married Albert Phillips St., father of Duval County’s first sheriff and owner of the adjacent 450-acre Red Blank Plantation. In 1870, the 2-acre site became home to the small wooden Philips Methodist Church, school and graveyard. Wooden Markers that marked those additional graves are long gone, as is the church. City historic planner Joel McEachin said the cemetery warranted historic preservation becausei it is one of the few reminders of a rural community that used to be there, associated with the Philips and Hendricks families.
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Source: Old cemetery now slowly losing its battle with time, Florida Times Union 3/12/03
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- Philips Congregational Church
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Historic Tid Bit: The church at St. Augustine and Kingswood Roads was built in 1887 by the Philips Congregational Society to serve the Red Bank Plantation workers who lived in cottages that used to line the narrow streets. It remained as a church until 1914, then was used as a home until it was recently put up for sale. The original sanctuary remained, a kitchen was added at one end of the chandeliers, and a plaque designates the tin-roofed structure as a historic landmark.
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Source: New Use for old church Ministry has bigger home, Florida Times-Union 11/3/01
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As you can see, the neighborhood of South Riverside has plenty to offer and a unique history. We hope that you have enjoyed learning about this beautiful neighborhood!
Written By:
Smruthi Boyer
Lic. Real Estate Agent
Smruthi@agentchase.com
904-513-8575