Agnew House, Late-Victorian in Historic Springfield

Welcome to enchanting Springfield #porchlife near Downtown Jacksonville in sunny Florida. This late-Victorian two-story home, boasting four bedrooms and three full baths, is lovingly renovated and move-in ready. Nestled minutes from the river and stadium, this gated property exudes charm and is mere steps away from Springfield Park. Double porches offer calm and leisure with room for a swing, rockers, and plants.

The main floor features 12-ft ceilings, original hardwood, flex/library/office, a cozy living area with a fireplace, roomy dining space, and a welcoming guest suite with a full bath. The chef’s kitchen is a culinary dream equipped with double ovens, a gas stovetop, custom island. A laundry room leads to a backyard with a 6-ft. privacy fence. On the upper level, two bedrooms share a full bath adorned with a clawfoot tub.

The Owner’s suite is a sanctuary, offering his/her closets, a spacious balcony, ample room for a king bed, a luxurious bath with double sinks, a walk-in shower, freestanding tub. Other upgrades include new ovens, newly installed HVAC units, an 18-month-old tankless water heater, wired for a security system, blinds, ceiling fans, an oversized front entry, and mature trees. This home has historic elegance and modern living–a rare combination in today’s market.

History of Agnew House
Agnew House was built between 1904 and 1907 for Mace and Sarah Agnew. Mace was the son of John G. and Mary Agnew. However, he died on August 17, 1905, before he could occupy their new home together. Sarah lived there from 1907-1908. Her health made it necessary to move one street over and have a live-in nurse. Today, the Agnew family members rest in Jacksonville’s vast, historic Evergreen Cemetery, two miles away.

In the early 1900s, advertisements for vacant lots and new homes in Springfield–one of the two preferred communities of Jacksonville’s upper crust– abounded in local newspapers. In 1908, Agnew House was purchased by a well-respected local banker, Terril “TJ” Brooks, and his wife Cordelia, and son, Terril, Jr. At that time, Mr. Brooks was the “Cashier” at The Guaranty Trust & Savings Bank, located at the northeast corner of Bay and Ocean Streets, home of the iconic Bostwick Building. The Brooks family resided at Agnew House until 1922.

City records and maps show the original structure had an L-shaped porch on the main level. It is likely the home was used at some point to accommodate boarders on the second level. Much later (c. 1960), Agnew House was remodeled as a duplex with an upper and lower apartment. When it was later converted back to a single-family dwelling, the Liberty Street-facing section of the porch became interior space and also added square footage upstairs.

For the past decade, Springfield’s designated historic district has experienced unprecedented revitalization and growth. Learn more about its much-sought “porch life” and the annual Porch Fest at www.sparcouncil.org

Details

Property ID
573846

4
Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

Square Footage
2214

Lot Size
.067

Year Built
1907

Style
Queen Anne

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