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October Home Tour

Join us Oct 1st for our October Open House!  We have five homes on tour this weekend with three of the listings new on the market.  

We will be giving away a $150 Gift Card to local Restaurant Five Points Tavern.  To be eligible to win, drop in at anyone of the homes for a chance to win.  Make sure to stop by all the homes to increase your chances of winning!

Here are a list of the homes:

3336 Oak St, 32205
A - 3336 Oak St, 32205
 (4 Bedroom / 3 Bath)

1529 Donald St, 32205
B - 1529 Donald St, 32205
(3 Bedroom /2.5 Bath Fully renovated)

2973 Downing St, 32205
C - 2973 Downing St, 32205 
(3 Bedroom / 2 Bath)

2502 Post St, 32204
D - 2502 Post St, 32204 
(3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath)

2037 College St, 32204
E - 2037 College St, 32204 
(4 Bedroom / 2 Bath)

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On today's "Making a Neighborhood" we're chatting with Scott Redfield of Redfield Salon. Winner of Jacksonville Magazine's Best in Jax for 2017, this luxury salon in historic Five Points features a passionate owner and staff who are involved in their community and care about making a difference in the neighborhood. 

What makes Redfield Salon unique?
 

REDFIELDS prides itself on customer care and attention to the details. You will have an experience unlike anywhere in Jacksonville. 

 

How would you describe your business to someone who has never heard of it?

 

REDFIELDS is a hair salon that houses the best talent in the city. We are a group of professionals that take our work seriously, creating

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We think one of the best ways to get to know a neighborhood is to meet the people who live, work, and play in that area. We're excited to be starting a new series on the Bloom Realty blog - Making a Neighborhood. 

Join us for interviews with business owners, creatives, local legends, and more; all of whom make a difference in the Jacksonville historic neighborhoods. 

We'll be updating this page with links to the interviews as they are added to our blog. 

Riverside Avondale
Redfield Salon - Scott Redfield

Murray Hill 
Town Beer Co. - Priya Moldovan

If you know someone we should interview, please email us at info@bloomrealty.com.

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(Photo By: Stefanie Keeler Photography)

We're excited to kick off our Making a Neighborhood blog series with Town Beer Co., a new Murray Hill craft beer shop and tasting room that is quickly becoming one of our favorite spots in town. Town Beer Co. features all local taps (changed frequently to ensure each local brewery gets highlighted week after week), as well as a wide selection of packaged products from breweries in Florida. Enjoy the interview with Town Beer Co. co-owner Priya Moldovan!

What makes Town Beer Co unique?

Jacksonville is home to 12+ breweries, so we decided we wanted to highlight the delicious beers made right here in Jacksonville! Town Beer Co. is focusing on Jacksonville produced beers on tap and Florida-wide beers for

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Congratulations on the decision to buy a home in the Riverside Avondale historic district of Jacksonville! You’ve made a great choice to live in such a diverse neighborhood. 

At Bloom Realty, our agents are committed to offering you customized service, with the knowledge of what it means to live in a historic district. We stay up to date on neighborhood legislation, and make sure you are equipped with the information you need to know. 

When looking for a REALTOR® for homes in the historic district, we suggest asking the following questions:
• Are you familiar with the COA process?
• How many homes have you sold in the historic district in the last 24 months?
• How familiar are you with the parking situation in Riverside Avondale?
• Are you

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By: Heather Benfield

At Bloom Realty, we love Jacksonville's historic neighborhoods, and all of the features that make them unique places to live. All of these areas lend themselves to the vibrancy of Jacksonville community, and we've complied a list of reasons to live in these neighborhoods.   

The People

Generally speaking, residents of Jacksonville’s urban core historic districts are a passionate bunch. You’re sure to find an array of interests and causes that your neighbors support. Just about every weekend you can find an event in these neighborhoods that benefits an area non-profit, and is focused on increasing neighbor interaction, or that supports an idea of community involvement.

“I've lived in Riverside for more than 20 years,”

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Join us in welcoming Christina Di Loreto to the Bloom Realty team!

Christina is a licensed REALTOR® with a range of personal experience buying and renovating residential real estate. She has renovated houses in Texas and Florida, selling her mid-century Dallas house for a substantial premium on the strength of her years of work. Her latest and most ambitious project is a 1910 Colonial Revival home in Riverside that has undergone a significant remodel to emerge grander than ever.

Christina’s career began in healthcare sales and service, so she is a trained listener, advocate and problem-solver. She understands well that being a trusted advisor and exceeding a client’s expectations are the keys to a successful relationship. She is especially adept

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If you're looking for a home in the San Marco area of Jacksonville, you'll want to take a tour of 2722 Green Bay Lane. 

This classic style home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and has all of the comforts and style that modern families are looking for.

The home was built in 1935, and has been completely updated, while also retaining much of the charm and details of a historic home. 

You'll love being moments from all of the dining, shopping, and entertainment options of the San Marco shops and the water. 

 

 

 

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We're thrilled to share a new listing in the Julington Country Club Estates that sits on a large lot. 

This beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Jacksonville home features upgraded eletrical and plumbing, a new roof and AC in 2013. 

The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, granite counter tops, a kitchen pantry, and eat-in kitchen.

There are new light fixtures throughout the home, as well as new ceiling fans in all of the bedrooms and in the living room. The master suite has double closets. 

The fully fenced backyard has plenty of room for a boat or a motor home.

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The highly anticipated Hoptinger - Five Points in Riverside is now open! 


(Image courtesy of The Specktator)

The popular bier garden and sausage house, which originated in Jacksonville Beach and expanded to St. Augustine, has now found its third location in the Riverside area. 


(Image courtesy of The Specktator)

Hoptinger, in the former Fuel Coffee House space, features an expansive downstairs area, and will also include a rooftop space soon. The restaurant has more than 60 taps for craft beer, as well as full liquor options. The cuisine is loosely Bavarian-inspired gastro pub food, with plenty of creative sausage dogs to choose from. 

Learn more about Hoptinger - Five Points by visiting their

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