Avondale vs Riverside
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Avondale | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $582K | $338K |
| Price per sq ft | $355 | $250 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 107 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 4.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +5% | -2% |
| Recent closings | 26 | 102 |
The verdict
Avondale carries the higher median price — about 72% above Riverside. Homes in Avondale sell faster (71 days on market vs 107). Avondale is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Avondale and Riverside are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Avondale | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32205 | 32009, 32204, 32205 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 4 mi | 3 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 19 mi, Atlantic Beach | 18 mi, Atlantic Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 97% of 35 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Avondale | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 36 |
| Under contract | 1 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $399K to $749K | $180K to $1.8M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Avondale homes for sale · Riverside homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avondale | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 867 | 2,473 |
| Built | 1901–2024 (median 1926) | 1898–2024 (median 1940) |
| Typical living area | 1,777 sq ft | 1,485 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 60% | 52% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 21 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Avondale median | Riverside median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $112K (5 sales) | $90K (75 sales) |
| 2013 | $170K (7 sales) | $115K (101 sales) |
| 2014 | $155K (8 sales) | $125K (136 sales) |
| 2015 | $218K (6 sales) | $181K (138 sales) |
| 2016 | $185K (6 sales) | $195K (128 sales) |
| 2017 | $367K (20 sales) | $180K (147 sales) |
| 2018 | $262K (23 sales) | $214K (142 sales) |
| 2019 | $317K (20 sales) | $245K (154 sales) |
| 2020 | $292K (16 sales) | $265K (148 sales) |
| 2021 | $375K (31 sales) | $286K (173 sales) |
| 2022 | $568K (22 sales) | $350K (174 sales) |
| 2023 | $545K (13 sales) | $335K (115 sales) |
| 2024 | $562K (22 sales) | $380K (100 sales) |
| 2025 | $650K (18 sales) | $378K (128 sales) |
| 2026 | $645K (28 sales) | $330K (103 sales) |
Since 2012, Avondale's median sale price is +473% and Riverside's is +267% — Avondale has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Avondale | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.7% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 7% |
| Typical sold home | 1,915 sq ft | 1,514 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 49 (normal) | 15 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Avondale | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | West Riverside |
| Middle | not reported | Lake Shore |
| High school | not reported | Riverside |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Riverside is the lower entry point (median $338K vs $582K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Riverside; Avondale trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Avondale (71 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Avondale more expensive than Riverside?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Avondale is $582,000 versus $338,000 in Riverside, about 72% higher.
How far apart are Avondale and Riverside?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Avondale or Riverside?
Riverside: its homes were built 1898–2024 with a median year of 1940, versus a median of 1926 in Avondale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Avondale. The typical home there is 1,777 sq ft of living area, versus 1,485 sq ft in Riverside.
Which has appreciated more, Avondale or Riverside?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 473% in Avondale and 267% in Riverside (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Avondale — sellers there received 95.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in Riverside.
Go deeper on each: Avondale homes, photos & schools · Riverside homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.