RiverTown
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL
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RiverTown (St. Johns, FL): Homes, Prices & What to Know (Q4 2026 update)
RiverTown is a St. Johns master plan with a $554,000 median sold price and 44 median days to sell. Numbers from realMLS, county property appraisers and public records, refreshed nightly on this page.
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Key moments
- 0:00 RiverTown in one number
- 0:19 How the community is laid out
- 0:39 The RiverTown market right now
- 1:05 How to read this community
- 1:31 What it costs to own
- 1:54 Get alerts when homes list
Transcript
RiverTown, in St. Johns, is a St. Johns County master-planned community where the median sold price is 554,000 dollars, down 4 point 8 percent, and homes take a median of 44 days to sell. Here's what that means if you're watching this one.
RiverTown is a master-planned community in St. Johns, in St. Johns County. Reported amenities include an amphitheater and waterfront dining at the RiverClub, a fitness center at the RiverHouse, trails, and a river boardwalk with a fishing pier and kayak launch. Verify access, memberships and fees with the community.
In the last 12 months, 253 homes sold at a median of 554,000 dollars, down 4 point 8 percent on 253 sales against 241. That's 238 dollars a square foot, below a 2024 peak of 254, at 96 point 5 percent of asking. Right now 60 homes are listed and 60 are pending.
50 percent of homes are under contract here, against 29 percent in St. Johns County, which typically means more competition for the homes that list. That's typical, not a promise. The top listing is 1,575,000 dollars, so compare each home to recent closings. Verify the HOA and the CDD the page reports.
The page doesn't publish a property tax figure or millage for RiverTown, so ask for the current bill. HOA dues aren't reported consistently in the listing data here, so ask for the current dues and what they cover. Of 34 sampled addresses, 100 percent sit outside the FEMA special flood hazard area. Get insurance quoted by address.
Get an email the moment new homes list: the alerts box is on the RiverTown page at move with momentum dot com, updated every night. I'm Jon Brooks with Momentum Realty.
Homes For Sale Right Now in RiverTown
Live MLS inventory for RiverTown. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
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Active · 17 daysActive and pending RiverTown listings as of 2026-10-18, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Rivertown St Johns is still pricing off a decade-plus of cumulative gains rather than off anything happening in the market right now. The median sale sits at $583,750, or roughly $237 per square foot, and that figure carries the weight of a 144% climb since 2012. Year over year, though, the median is down about 1.9% — a small give-back, not a reversal, and it reads more like a market catching its breath than one turning over.
For a seller, that combination means pricing precisely matters more than it did a year or two ago: buyers here are working with 42 days of median time on market and a market-heat score of 36, both of which point to a calmer, less competitive posture than a seller's market. For a buyer, it is room to negotiate on terms and condition rather than a reason to wait — 96 closings in the most recent window show the community is still transacting at a steady clip, just without the urgency of the run-up years.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
RiverTown right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($554K) is down 4.8% from the prior 12 months ($582K) and up 130% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 17. Confidence: Very High (253 and 241 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 18, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
RiverTown market snapshot (as of October 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $554K ($238 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 44 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months and up 130% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (253 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32259 (St. Johns), 2,156 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505K ($224/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 448 active and 251 pending listings put supply at about 11.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32259 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 1,555 homes in RiverTown that have changed hands since 2007, built between 2001 and 2027 (median 2021), with a median living area of about 2,413 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 98% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 163 qualified sales in RiverTown across 2024–2025 (63 in 2024, 100 in 2025), median $509,500 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Flood zones in RiverTown: of 64 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in St. Johns.
Rivertown St Johns, in St. Johns, St. Johns County, is a community whose current pricing is better explained by where it has been — up 144% since 2012 — than by anything unusual happening in today's market.
The setting & the homes.
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Who RiverTown is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable at a median price point near $583,750 who want a community with an established, multi-year price track record.
- Buyers who want negotiating room and are not in a rush — the 42-day median time on market allows for a slower, more deliberate offer process.
- Sellers who bought years ago and can price against the 144% gain since 2012 rather than against last year's peak.
Probably not for
- Buyers hoping to catch the community at last year's pricing — the median has only softened 1.9%, not reset.
- Sellers who need a fast, high-competition sale — a market-heat score of 36 does not point to bidding-war conditions right now.
- Buyers working from a published automated home-value number — we do not use one here and recommend a hand-prepared valuation instead.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 17 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($554K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($582K) IS the -4.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 9 to 253 sales each (253 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
RiverTown Market Scorecard
RiverTown is currently a strong buyer's market. About 60.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $511,945, and homes go under contract in about 30 days.
Typical home value in the 32259 ZIP is $546,728, about 23.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
RiverTown on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at RiverTown
- RiverClub amenity center · Community amenity center within RiverTown featuring an amphitheater, playground, and game room.
- RiverHouse amenity center · Amenity center with event/party spaces, an outdoor patio, and a fitness center; part of the shared RiverTown master-planned community amenities.
- RiverCafe · On-site dining facility within the RiverTown amenity complex.
- Trails and open space · Biking trails, riverfront hiking trails, and nature preserves within the RiverTown community.
- Community pool and playground · Riverside at RiverTown subdivision includes a community pool and playground, per the builder's community listing.
Sources: RiverTown Florida (official site); RiverTown Amenities (official site); Jome community listing - Riverside at RiverTown. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around RiverTown are close: the nearest shopping is about 7 minutes away.
- 6 Mile Outpost · Shopping7 min
- Antonio's Pizza and Grill · Dining9 min
- Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina · Parks13 min
- Cultivate Tea and Spice Co. · Coffee13 min
- Weedman's Grocery · Groceries16 min
- Kindred Hospital · Health24 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Freedom Crossing Academy (onsite)FLDOE grade A · Public PreK-8
- Bartram Trail High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 9-12
- Liberty Pines AcademyFLDOE grade A · Public K-8
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with St. Johns County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any RiverTown address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Switzerland Point Middle School · Homes zoned for Gamble Rogers Middle School · Homes zoned for Bartram Trail High School · Homes zoned for Creekside High School
Recent Developments in RiverTown
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting RiverTown, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- August 2026Market
RiverTown lands 20th on the RCLCO mid year ranking of top selling master planned communities
Consultant RCLCO placed RiverTown 20th in its mid year 2026 list of top selling master planned communities, crediting 300 home sales so far this year, roughly 3 percent ahead of the same point in 2025. Mattamy Homes is building toward about 4,500 homes at full completion. SilverLeaf, also in northwest St. Johns County, ranked 7th with 575 sales.
What it may mean for the marketAbsorption at this pace could keep builder incentives narrower here than in slower submarkets, though resale sellers may continue competing directly against new inventory.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - July 2026Development
Greenbriar tract at CR 210 and Veterans Parkway trades for 11.1 million dollars
Land planned for a grocery anchored shopping center sold July 15 for 11.1 million dollars to Southeastern, an Augusta, Georgia development firm with a track record building for Kroger, The Home Depot and Dick's Sporting Goods. County review documents describe roughly 77,000 square feet of center anchored by a 61,000 square foot grocery store, plus four outparcels and a fueling station site.
What it may mean for the marketA closed land sale historically moves a grocery concept from speculative to probable, which could shorten daily errand trips for the west side of the RiverTown and Greenbriar corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - March 2026Parks & Amenities
County breaks ground on $23.8 million Greenbriar Park and Library
St. Johns County held a March 10, 2026 groundbreaking for Greenbriar Park and Library at 505 Rally Road, a $23.8 million project that is the third of four sites in the county's regional park initiative. Plans include two softball fields, two baseball fields, pickleball courts, a playground, and a full-service library and community center.
What it may mean for the marketA county-funded park and library within a short drive of RiverTown could add public amenity depth that the community itself does not have to fund, a factor that may support the broader Greenbriar corridor's appeal.
Source: St. Johns County - February 2026Development
Fifth Third Bank branch advances at Shoppes at RiverTown
A sign permit was issued February 13, 2026 for the Fifth Third Bank branch under construction at the Shoppes at RiverTown off Greenbriar Road and Longleaf Pine Parkway, following a roughly $2.5 million building permit issued in October 2025. The branch adds a national bank presence to the Publix-anchored center serving the community.
What it may mean for the marketFinancial services tenants typically follow proven rooftop counts, so this commitment may be read as a vote of confidence in RiverTown's maturing commercial node.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - December 2025Market
Year-end regional update highlights RiverTown's continuing commercial buildout
The Jacksonville Daily Record's 2025 regional development update noted that RiverTown, one of the few Developments of Regional Impact in St. Johns County, has been adding commercial uses including a gas station, retail, office space, and a Publix as the residential program advances. County growth management staff have separately described the community as moving closer to completion.
What it may mean for the marketAs a DRI approaches buildout, new-home competition from the developer gradually winds down, which could shift more activity toward the resale market over time.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - December 2025Retail & Dining
Harris Teeter-size grocery project under review in nearby Greenbriar community
St. Johns County began reviewing plans for a 61,000 square foot grocery store matching the Harris Teeter footprint at Veterans Parkway and County Road 210 West, on land owned by the developer of the master-planned Greenbriar community east of RiverTown. Plans show adjacent retail space, four outparcels, and a fueling station totaling about 77,000 square feet of shopping center space.
What it may mean for the marketA second full-size grocer competing in the northwest county trade area could shorten errand trips for RiverTown households and may signal that retailers expect continued rooftop growth along the Greenbriar corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - August 2025Schools
Hallowes Cove Academy opens inside RiverTown
Hallowes Cove Academy, a roughly $60 million K-8 campus built within RiverTown across from the community's main amenity area, welcomed students for the 2025-26 school year with capacity for about 1,100 students. District officials have indicated the school is expected to transition toward a middle school role once a nearby elementary school opens in the future.
What it may mean for the marketAn in-community campus reduces drive times for school logistics, and new-school capacity historically eases enrollment pressure at surrounding NW St. Johns schools.
Source: News4Jax - July 2025Civic
Wireless tower proposal in RiverTown Vista draws resident input
Plans by Nextower Development Group for a tower of roughly 160 feet near the RiverTown Vista neighborhood drew attention from residents in July 2025, after the county approved an access agreement in May 2025 in conjunction with developer Mattamy Homes. County officials noted the entitlement for towers dates to the development's original zoning and that the site meets the required 250 foot setback from homes.
What it may mean for the marketTelecom infrastructure entitlements embedded in older zoning can resurface as communities build out, and buyers increasingly review such site plans during due diligence.
Source: News4Jax
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The RiverTown buying strategy.
If we were buying in RiverTown today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in RiverTown.
Pricing built on a decade of gains, not this quarter's headlines
The $583,750 median and $237 per square foot in Rivertown St Johns reflect a long accumulation of value dating back to 2012, when the community's prices were a fraction of where they sit today. The 144% increase since then is the real story of this market; the 1.9% year-over-year dip is a much smaller data point layered on top of it, and one that suggests values have leveled off rather than reversed.
Day-to-day, the market here is moving at a measured pace: a 42-day median time on market and a market-heat score of 36 both describe a community that is transacting steadily — 96 closings in the tracked window — without the competitive pressure of a fast-moving seller's market. That gives buyers more room to negotiate on price and terms than the headline appreciation number alone would suggest.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in RiverTown. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in RiverTown buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (4.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +130% since 2012; Recent Direction -4.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 60.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 25% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
We do not publish an automated instant-estimate number for homes in Rivertown St Johns, and we would not trust one if we saw it — a community with this much price history behind it (up 144% since 2012, with a current median of $583,750) needs a hand-prepared valuation that accounts for the specific home, lot, and condition, not a formula. If you are pricing to sell or sizing up an offer, we will walk you through what the realmls feed data actually shows for this community as of our latest snapshot, and where your specific property fits inside it.
RiverTown in 15 seconds.
What it really costs to own in RiverTown
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | Current owners' bills run a median of $4,520/yr across 4 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-18). Buy at today's median asking price of $511,945 and the first-year bill resets to about $6,400 with homestead (St. Johns County total millage 13.4686 mills, FY2025-26, St. Johns County Property Appraiser, FY2025-26 adopted budget); municipal and district millage vary within the county. |
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| HOA dues | MLS listings here mostly enter dues as billed annually, but the median entry is only $54/year across 10 listings (2026-10-18), which usually means a quarterly or monthly amount was entered as annual. Ask the association for the current dues. |
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Saint Johns County is $1,378/yr (977 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 64 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes). |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2026 across 10 listings. Newer roofs and current wind-mitigation features usually mean the lower end of insurance quotes. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- Has a CDD assessment
- HOA dues in listing data look inconsistent (~$53/year entered). Confirm current dues with the association
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
HOA fees listed at $69+ per month for the Riverside at RiverTown subdivision.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 34 sampled listing addresses: 100% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C).
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=34) · as of 2026-08
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Housing distress & ownership in Rivertown, St. Johns
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in RiverTown
The newest homes for sale in RiverTown right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 125 Chipola Trace $465,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,761 sq ft · 1 day on market Courtesy of HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC
- 438 Shinnecock Drive $875,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,495 sq ft · 2 days on market Courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC
- 85 Beaufort Court $704,958 · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,799 sq ft · 4 days on market Courtesy of MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES
- 257 Grand Lakes Drive $554,722 · 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,511 sq ft · 9 days on market Courtesy of MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES
- 274 Grand Lakes Drive $555,263 · 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,511 sq ft · 9 days on market Courtesy of MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES
- 277 Grand Lakes Drive $450,021 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,738 sq ft · 9 days on market Courtesy of MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Checked against the MLS Oct 18, 2026. All new listings in this market.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 18, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 17, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 32259/33259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-17 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (1,870 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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