Del Webb Wildlight vs River Glen
Two Nassau communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Del Webb Wildlight | River Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $409K | $389K |
| Price per sq ft | $258 | $189 |
| Avg days on market | 62 days | 92 days |
| Months of supply | 3.0 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +5% | +9% |
| Recent closings | 48 | 37 |
The verdict
Del Webb Wildlight carries the higher median price — about 5% above River Glen. Homes in Del Webb Wildlight sell faster (62 days on market vs 92). Del Webb Wildlight is the tighter market on inventory (3.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Del Webb Wildlight and River Glen are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Nassau County.
| Del Webb Wildlight | River Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Nassau County, FL | Nassau County, FL |
| City / area | Yulee | Yulee |
| ZIP | 32097 | 32097, 32224 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 21 mi | 18 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 12 mi, Fernandina Beach | 14 mi, Fernandina Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 27 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 36% of 25 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
| Del Webb Wildlight | River Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 12 |
| Under contract | 6 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $749K | $328K to $450K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Del Webb Wildlight homes for sale · River Glen homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Del Webb Wildlight | River Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 210 | 375 |
| Built | 2022–2024 (median 2023) | 2007–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,031 sq ft | 2,337 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 30% | 73% |
| Vacant lots | 292 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Del Webb Wildlight median | River Glen median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $436K (17 sales) | $355K (289 sales) |
| 2024 | $464K (27 sales) | $354K (84 sales) |
| 2025 | $458K (24 sales) | $385K (40 sales) |
| 2026 | $472K (51 sales) | $373K (39 sales) |
Since 2023, Del Webb Wildlight's median sale price is +8% and River Glen's is +5% — Del Webb Wildlight has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Del Webb Wildlight | River Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 98.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 80% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,600 sq ft | 2,129 sq ft |
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
| Del Webb Wildlight | River Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wildlight | Wildlight |
| Middle | Yulee | Yulee |
| High school | Yulee | Yulee |
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, River Glen is the lower entry point (median $389K vs $409K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Del Webb Wildlight; River Glen trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Del Webb Wildlight (62 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 Del Webb Wildlight more expensive than River Glen?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Del Webb Wildlight is $409,000 versus $389,000 in River Glen, about 5% higher.
How far apart are Del Webb Wildlight and River Glen?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Nassau County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Del Webb Wildlight or River Glen?
Del Webb Wildlight: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2022 in River Glen (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
River Glen. The typical home there is 2,337 sq ft of living area, versus 2,031 sq ft in Del Webb Wildlight.
Which has appreciated more, Del Webb Wildlight or River Glen?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 8% in Del Webb Wildlight and 5% in River Glen (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
River Glen — sellers there received 98.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.9% in Del Webb Wildlight.
What high schools serve Del Webb Wildlight and River Glen?
Listings in Del Webb Wildlight most often report Yulee; listings in River Glen report Yulee. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Del Webb Wildlight homes, photos & schools · River Glen homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.