53 W 10th Street, Springfield – What Makes This One Different
April 24, 2026 | amandasearlerealtor
When the sellers of 53 W 10th Street were ready to list, they wanted someone who knew Springfield – not just the market, but the neighborhood itself. What the homes are made of, what makes them tick, and how to tell that story to the right buyers. That’s the work.
Here’s what made this listing worth writing about.
The House
Built in 1935, this is a younger home by Springfield standards. Most of the neighborhood went up between 1901 and the early 1920s, when cars were smaller and garages were rare. By 1935 that had changed – and this house reflects it. The result is one of a very small number of all-brick homes in Springfield, with a detached two-car garage that actually fits two cars. In a neighborhood where street parking is the norm, that is a genuine differentiator.
Inside, the original details are intact and done right. Heart of pine floors. A simple masonry fireplace. Original geometric tile floors in the bathroom. A built-in banquette breakfast nook in the kitchen that stops people mid-tour. The renovation was thoughtful – farmhouse sink, gas range, tankless water heater, newer HVAC – without erasing what made the house worth saving in the first place.
Three bedrooms, two full baths, 1,822 square feet, two stories. Steps from Main Street and everything Springfield has going on.
The Marketing
Professional photography was handled by a photographer who lives in Springfield – someone who understands the neighborhood and knows how to shoot a historic home. The listing also includes close-up detail shots of the historic features that make this house what it is. In a market where buyers are choosing between character and convenience, those details close the deal.
The twilight open house drew strong turnout and real conversations – not casual drive-bys. Buyers genuinely interested in Springfield but still learning what the neighborhood offers. That is exactly the buyer this home is for.
A Question That Came Up
Several visitors asked about the fence – specifically the height on the street-facing side. Worth explaining clearly: the Springfield Historic District overlay requires fences to be no more than four feet on the street elevation, with six feet permitted on side and rear elevations. This applies to all properties in the district. It is a design standard rooted in the neighborhood’s historic streetscape character, not a defect of this particular property. Buyers who want privacy on the non-street sides of their yard have full six-foot fence options available. For specifics on the COA process for fencing, the City of Jacksonville’s Historic Preservation staff can be reached at 904-255-7800.
The Pricing Story
This home last sold in 2022 for $425,000. It is listed today at $460,000 – a modest increase that reflects both the improvements made and the current market for well-preserved brick homes in Springfield. At $252 per square foot with a two-car garage and fully intact historic details, it is priced to move without leaving money on the table.
Zillow’s own data puts it as likely to sell faster than 88% of nearby homes. The market agrees.
What This Listing Is Really About
Springfield is a neighborhood where the right buyer exists for almost every house – but finding them requires someone who can tell the story accurately. The brick. The garage. The 1935 build date and what it means. The banquette that people don’t want to leave.
That is the work. And it is why sellers who care about their home choose an agent who cares about this neighborhood.
