River Glen vs Wildlight
Two Nassau communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | River Glen | Wildlight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $389K | $372K |
| Price per sq ft | $189 | $210 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 174 days |
| Months of supply | 4.2 mo | 13.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | +9% | -9% |
| Recent closings | 37 | 26 |
The verdict
River Glen carries the higher median price — about 5% above Wildlight. Homes in River Glen sell faster (87 days on market vs 174). River Glen is the tighter market on inventory (4.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| River Glen | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Nassau County, FL | Nassau County, FL |
| City / area | Yulee | Yulee |
| ZIP | 32097, 32224 | 32097 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 36% of 25 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 32 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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
| River Glen | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 29 |
| Under contract | 3 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $318K to $440K | $320K to $575K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 21 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: River Glen homes for sale · Wildlight homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| River Glen | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 462 | 145 |
| Built | 2007–2024 (median 2022) | 1957–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,371 sq ft | 2,645 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 6 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | River Glen median | Wildlight median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $226K (17 sales) | $425K (5 sales) |
| 2020 | $235K (23 sales) | $387K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $275K (28 sales) | $355K (30 sales) |
| 2022 | $344K (129 sales) | $424K (47 sales) |
| 2023 | $353K (302 sales) | $450K (27 sales) |
| 2024 | $356K (60 sales) | $568K (22 sales) |
| 2025 | $385K (41 sales) | $430K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $374K (38 sales) | $498K (20 sales) |
Since 2019, River Glen's median sale price is +65% and Wildlight's is +17% — River Glen has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| River Glen | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.5% | 94.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 30% |
| Typical sold home | 2,130 sq ft | 2,475 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 33 (cold) | 43 (normal) |
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
| River Glen | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Wildlight is the lower entry point (median $372K vs $389K). Sellers get a faster sale in River Glen (87 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 River Glen more expensive than Wildlight?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in River Glen is $389,000 versus $372,000 in Wildlight, about 5% higher.
Which has bigger homes?
Wildlight. The typical home there is 2,645 sq ft of living area, versus 2,371 sq ft in River Glen.
Which has appreciated more, River Glen or Wildlight?
From 2019 to 2026 the median sale price rose 65% in River Glen and 17% in Wildlight (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
River Glen — sellers there received 98.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.8% in Wildlight.
What high schools serve River Glen and Wildlight?
Listings in River Glen most often report Yulee; listings in Wildlight report Yulee. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: River Glen homes, photos & schools · Wildlight homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.