1429 Challen Ave Before & After Video Tour

Here is a final video on this project...enjoy seeing the transformation of ugly bungalow into the beautiful stylish bungalow of today...

1429 Challen Ave- Completed Project- Video Tour

After 3 months of work the project has been completed. Over fifty people came to the open house on 11/3/12, and yesterday the Realtor Caravan attracted a ton of interest with over thirty brokers / agents who came through wanting to see the finished product. The feedback from everyone that has toured the home has been extremely positive. Pretty much everyone who has seen the property has made a comment about the impressive renovation work, attractive interior design, awesome large fenced in lot, and all have pointed out the detached 2 car garage as a big bonus for a home at this price range in the historic district.

Here's is video of the finished product that was done to market the property to prospective buyers.

1429 Challen Ave- Wrapping up the renovation

Check out the inside of this terrific home that we're about finished with in Avondale. Landscaping has been delayed, but it should be done by the end of the week. The final blog post will be up soon- check back in a few days to see it.

1429 Challen Ave / Sheetrock Stage

Since our last update the property has a new roof on the house and garage, sheetrock has been installed, and the stucco work has begun on the new master suite addition. Check out the video and see for yourself.

1429 Challen Ave / Update

Much more progress has been made since the weather has improved. Framing of the new master onsuite bedroom is complete. New roof, siding and landscaping will start soon.

1429 Challen Ave: New Master Suite Addition Framing Started

Framing on the new addition is now underway. Here's a short video on progress to date at this project. When it's finished, this home will have a very luxurious master bedroom with large walk-in closet and bathroom. 

1429 Challen Ave- Demo bathroom floorjoists

We never know what we're getting into with these historical homes until we're in the demo phase. Today we had to completely remove the old tile & sub-flooring in the hall and master baths. The next owner will enjoy knowing this extra work was done to get it done right!

New Project Starting at 1429 Challen Ave (Avondale)

We're starting work on this new renovation in Historic Avondale. A new master on-suite addition will be built that will feature a very large walk in closet and bath with his & her vanity, enclosed toilet and over sized walk-in shower. The construction will be finished by the end of September.

Original Exterior Condition

Original Interior Condition

906 Ponte Vedra Blvd / Sealing Porch Surfaces w/Schluter-DITRA

With over 1,500 square feet of porches the system used to water proof the surface is very important. Here's a video showing the Schluter-DITRA system used on this project.

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906 Ponte Vedra Blvd: Trim & Painting Detail

This video explains the process we use on our custom trim work to get a painted finish that is smooth as silk.

2012 Historic Preservation Award

This is the second year in a row that Coastal Living Properties, LLC was recognized by the Jacksonville Historic Commission for the fine job restoring the abandoned home at 1318 Dancy Street. This home was uninhabited for over  seven years, and was scheduled to be demolished for safety reasons. The work took over six months to complete. Here Paul proudly displays his certificate presented to him by the Historic Commission on 5/3/12.

906 Ponte Vedra Blvd- Short Tour

We're about 80% done with this project, so now seems like a good time to do a tour of each floor to show the progress, design, etc..

906 Ponte Vedra Blvd.

Busy day today. Multiple crews working on trim, painting and metal roof.

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906 Ponte Vedra Blvd: Open Cell Blown Insulation

Open Cell Foam insulation is becoming very popular with new construction because of its high energy efficient value. The foam insulation and no roof vents transform the attic space into cooler temps in the summer and warmer in the winter- the concept is similar to a insulated ice-cooler. In the end this home will have much lower heating and cooling bills.

906 Ponte Vedra Blvd: Window & Exterior Door Installation Process

Our system for weather proofing the exterior doors and windows is extensive because the lose of heat and cooling through gaps in these areas can be costly, and more importantly preventing water intrusion is vital, especially so close to the ocean.

906 PVB Framing /Dry-in

Now you can see the complete home at the finished framing stage. Dry-in process is half way done. House wrap, windows and doors next.

906 PVB Framing interior wall

Interior walls now finished. Excellent progress! Expect all the decks and stair stringers to be completed this week.

906 PVB Framing

We're at the framing stage right now on this project. The work is moving along nicely. At this rate, we're expecting the roof and exterior sheathing will be done by the end of January.

906 PVB Foundation

Block cell concrete fill...adding additional structural strength by installing rebar vertically in the open CMU cells and filling it with concrete.

906 PVB Foundation

Foundation poured today. Things are starting to take shape on the jobsite.