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253 John Anderson Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32176

New Listing
$2,999,999
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 14,821 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 71,003 Status: Pending
Current Price: $2,999,999 List Date: 8/22/2026 Last Modified: 8/22/2026

Overview

Description

Behold the stately residence, Rowallan. Built in 1913 on 1.63 acres of lush gardens, it sits across from the Intercoastal Waterway, just a short walk to the Atlantic Ocean. The home has been carefully and lovingly cared for through the years, maintaining the integrity of the original design and construction. The interior has been updated to today's luxury standards and creature comforts, painstakingly coordinating with the unique design of that era. You will appreciate the beauty of five original fireplaces, the 6 spacious bedrooms, 6 vintage baths and 2 half baths. An impressive double door entry opens to a foyer with a grand, double staircase. You'll travel back in time, enveloped in beautifully detailed crown molding, wainscoting, carved fireplaces and the grandeur that is Rowallan.

Supplements: Among the many unique features of this coveted historic estate, which is on the National Historic Registry, are the preserved wall murals by the famed artist, Jay Postle, and the original heart pine wood floors in the parlor, library, formal dining room, and downstairs bedroom. The upstairs primary suite is an expansive, comfortable retreat, boasti ...

Listing Details MLS# 1229974

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
6
Bathrooms Total
8
Living Area
9436
Year Built
1902
Lot Size Acres
1.63
Lot Size Dimensions
1.6300 Acres
Association YN
No
CDD Fee YN
No
Carport Spaces
Yes
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Homestead YN
Yes
Stories
3
Senior Community YN
No
Direction Faces
West
Directions
From Granada Blvd. north on John Anderson Drive to 253. Home is on the east side of the street. Enter through gate.
Public Remarks
Behold the stately residence, Rowallan. Built in 1913 on 1.63 acres of lush gardens, it sits across from the Intercoastal Waterway, just a short walk to the Atlantic Ocean. The home has been carefully and lovingly cared for through the years, maintaining the integrity of the original design and construction. The interior has been updated to today's luxury standards and creature comforts, painstakingly coordinating with the unique design of that era. You will appreciate the beauty of five original fireplaces, the 6 spacious bedrooms, 6 vintage baths and 2 half baths. An impressive double door entry opens to a foyer with a grand, double staircase. You'll travel back in time, enveloped in beautifully detailed crown molding, wainscoting, carved fireplaces and the grandeur that is Rowallan.
List Price/SqFt
317.93

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Three Or More Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Other Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Butler Pantry; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood; Other Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Heating: Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Other Structures: Gazebo; Guest House Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio; Porch; Rear Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground Private Spa Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Carport; Detached; Garage; RV Access/Parking Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac Pets Allowed: Yes Fencing: Fenced Current Use: Residential Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2026-08-21

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
253
Street Name
John Anderson
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Volusia
State
FL
Postal Code
32176
MLS Area Major
17 - Ormond Beach Peninsula N of 40
Subdivision Name
Assessors Ormond Beach

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-08-22T03:57:05Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2026-08-21

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
5
Gas
Yes

More Information

Room Types

Bedroom 1 Level
Upper
Bedroom 2 Level
Upper
Kitchen Level
Main
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 5
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other Room
Yes

Currently Not Used

Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
6
Bathrooms Half
2
Bathrooms Total
8
Living Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Total
14821
Year Built
1902
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
Yes
Pool Private YN
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
4214-05-21-0010
Tax Annual Amount
26501.2
Tax Year
2025
Tax Legal Description
LOT 21 E OF JA HWY & W OF LANDMARK ACRES MB 6 PG 109 EXC S 6 FT OF E 75 FT OF W 115.31 FT & EXC IRREG PARCEL BEING S 100 FT N OF ROYAL PALM AVE MEAS ON W/L OF E 287.15 FT MEAS ON N/L ASSRS ORMOND BEACH MB 21 PG 196 & INC ADJ LOT 9 LANDMARK ACRES MB 26 PG
Zoning Description
Single Family

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes

Fencing

Fenced
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes
Other
Yes

Heating

Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac
Yes

Other Structures

Gazebo
Yes
Guest House
Yes

Parking Features

Carport
Yes
Detached
Yes
Garage
Yes
RV Access/Parking
Yes

Pool Features

In Ground Private
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Spa Features

In Ground
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Screened
Yes

Interior Features

Butler Pantry
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
In-Law Floorplan
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled
Yes

Pets Allowed

Yes
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Bedroom 1 Upper 54.00 17.00
Kitchen Main 26.00 25.00
Bedroom 2 Upper 22.00 21.00
Bedroom 3 16.00 15.00
Bedroom 5 15.00 13.00
Dining Room 24.00 17.00
Family Room 19.00 15.00
Other 16.00 15.00 In-Law Suite
Living Room 38.00 16.00
Listing Office: Claire Hunter Realty, Inc.
Last Updated: August - 22 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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