3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 55 GRAND LAKES Drive, Rivertown Forest, St. Johns — photo 1Front elevation
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 55 GRAND LAKES Drive, Rivertown Forest, St. Johns — photo 2Living space
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 55 GRAND LAKES Drive, Rivertown Forest, St. Johns — photo 3Kitchen
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 55 GRAND LAKES Drive, Rivertown Forest, St. Johns — photo 4Owner's suite
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 55 GRAND LAKES Drive, Rivertown Forest, St. Johns — photo 5Exterior / yardView all 48 photos →
64 days on market Single Family Residence
$439,500

55 GRAND LAKES Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259

Single Family Residence in Rivertown Forest, St. Johns · FEMA Zone X · Built 2026
Rivertown Forest · St. Johns, FL 32259 · St. Johns
Listing courtesy of MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Listing data updated July 1, 2026 · refreshed twice daily
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,738Sq Ft
Acre Lot
2026Year Built
$253Per Sq Ft
Listing courtesy of MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICESProvided via the realMLS Internet Data Exchange · © 2026 Northeast Florida MLS, Inc. · deemed reliable but not guaranteed
At a glance
  • CDD assessment ~$1,900/yr
  • FEMA Zone X — flood insurance generally not federally required
  • Built 2026
  • $253/sq ft — in line with the area median of $253
  • 64 days on market
  • HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Listing facts & disclosures
$439,500
List price
As listed in the MLS
3 / 2
Bed / bath
Per the listing
1,738
Living area
Sq ft (approx.)
$253
Price / sq ft
List ÷ living area

The home

Year built2026
Per public record.
Lot sizeSee record
Approximate; verify with survey.
Property typeSingle Family Residence
Per the listing.

Costs

HOA$50/mo
Disclosure — confirm exact dues and inclusions.
CDD assessment~$1,900/yr
Estimate/disclosure — confirm the parcel's actual CDD with the county.
Est. first-year tax~$3,780/yr
Opinion/estimate at typical county millage — your assessed bill will differ. Do not rely on this.

Site & risk

FEMA flood zoneZone X
From the FEMA flood map; verify the parcel.
Ground elevation~20 ft
Approximate parcel elevation (USGS).
WindstormModerate
Coastal exposure varies; obtain an insurer quote.

Please note. Figures such as estimated taxes, insurance, CDD/HOA amounts, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only, may be inaccurate, are not appraisals or advice, and should not be relied upon. Verify everything independently before making any decision.

Listing description

About this home

Lot 116 - The Blair floorplan features an elegant, functional layout designed for comfortable living and effortless entertaining. A welcoming foyer with a coat closet and a convenient stop-and-drop area keeps daily essentials organized. The open kitchen, dining area, and Great Ro...

Description provided by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.

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Estimate a monthly payment

A tool to estimate a monthly payment. All values are editable estimates, not a loan offer or a statement about this property. Property tax, insurance, CDD, and HOA figures are approximations — verify each independently.

Estimated monthly payment
$2,931
Principal & interest$2,292
Property tax$315
Insurance$115
CDD assessment$158
HOA$50
PMI$0

Down payment $87,900 · Loan $351,600. Estimate only — not a loan offer. We'll connect you with a local lender for an exact quote.

Estimated ownership costs

Estimated costs & disclosures

Estimates and disclosures for general information only. These are opinions/approximations, not guarantees, and should not be relied upon — confirm every figure with the county, your lender, and an insurer.

Property tax reset
~$3,780/yr

The seller likely pays less due to the homestead cap. At a $439,500 purchase, expect your first full-year St. Johns bill near $3,780 before exemptions.

CDD assessment
~$1,900/yr

A Community Development District bond funds roads & amenities; it appears on your tax bill and is not optional.

Insurance
~$1,384/yr

Estimate for a 2026 build in St. Johns. Newer construction and wind-mitigation features lower premiums. Flood not mandated (Zone X).

HOA
$50/mo

Covers the master association & common areas. Confirm exact dues and what they include.

Environmental data

Flood zone & elevation

Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.

FEMA flood zone
Zone X

From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.

Ground elevation
~20 ft

Approximate parcel elevation from USGS. Run --online for a live reading.

Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote

This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.

Market data · public records

Recent sales activity in Rivertown Forest

Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the Rivertown Forest neighborhood guide for more.

Comparable sales found
0

Recent nearby closings in the data set.

Median sale price (set)
$439,500

Median closed price of the comparable set. Reference only.

Median $/sq ft (set)
$253

Median $/sq ft of the comparable set. Reference only.

This home $/sq ft
$253

List price divided by living area. Provided as data, not a value judgment.

Go deeper on Rivertown Forest

See schools, amenities, builders, HOA/CDD detail, and every active & sold home in the community — the single biggest advantage of buying here over a portal.

The Messtimate™

The Messtimate: $351,076 – $528,352

This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. That’s the whole point: look how wide it is.

$351,076the mess$528,352

A 50% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:

  • Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen, new roof, or dated interior can swing value six figures. Sq ft can't see it.
  • The lot — a premium waterfront, conservation, or cul-de-sac lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
  • Outliers skew it — one flip or one distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
  • Layout & beds/baths — two homes at 2,000 sq ft with 3/2 vs. 4/3 don't sell for the same number.
  • Views & orientation — golf, water, or preserve views aren't in the square footage.
  • Upgrades & systems — solar, pool, impact windows, new HVAC: real money, invisible to a calculator.
  • Unpermitted or mismeasured sq ft — public records are often wrong, and unpermitted additions don't count.
  • Carrying costs — CDD bonds, HOA dues, and flood-zone insurance change what a buyer will actually pay.
  • Timing & concessions — the market moves monthly, and seller-paid rate buydowns hide the true price.
  • School zoning & micro-location — one street over can mean a different school, and a different price.

And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:

  • This home: 64 days on market vs. a ~63-day neighborhood median
  • 55 active listings competing in Rivertown Forest
  • 50 under contract now
  • 48% of for-sale inventory is already under contract (demand signal)
  • pending-to-active ratio 0.91 (higher = faster-selling demand)
  • 1.7 months of supply (under ~4 favors sellers, over ~6 favors buyers)
  • 24 new-construction homes competing
  • 390 closed here in the last 12 months

For reference, this home is listed at $439,500 ($253/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.

Want a number you can actually price or offer on? A Momentum Realty agent will do a real, free comparative market analysis — walking the home, the lot, the condition, and the live market. That's the difference between a Messtimate and a valuation.

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Methodology: 1,738 sq ft × $202–$304/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated July 1, 2026.

In the area

Recent RiverTown news

Recent local developments near this home, compiled from news and public sources. Provided for general information; verify details with the original source.

Mar 2026 · Parks 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.

Why it matters: A 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.

St. Johns County

Feb 2026 · Development

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.

Why it matters: Financial services tenants typically follow proven rooftop counts, so this commitment may be read as a vote of confidence in RiverTown's maturing commercial node.

Jacksonville Daily Record

Dec 2025 · Market

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.

Why it matters: As a DRI approaches buildout, new-home competition from the developer gradually winds down, which could shift more activity toward the resale market over time.

Jacksonville Daily Record

Dec 2025 · Retail 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.

Why it matters: A 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.

Jacksonville Daily Record

Assigned schools

Assigned schools

Schools currently assigned to this address in St. Johns County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.

Freedom Crossing Academy (onsite)Public PreK-8 · St. Johns County School District
Bartram Trail High SchoolPublic 9-12 · St. Johns County School District
Liberty Pines AcademyPublic K-8 · St. Johns County School District
How it stacks up

Comparable recent sales

Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

No closely comparable recent sales were found in this data set.

The full spec sheet

Property details & features

Interior

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Living area1,738 sq ft

Exterior & lot

  • Lot sizeSee record
  • TypeSingle Family Residence

Systems

  • Year built2026
  • Age0 yrs

Listing

  • MLS #2142210
  • StatusActive
  • Days on market64
Nearby & commute

Approximate distances

Approximate drive times for general reference only.

Connectivity

Internet & broadband

Fiber
Check availability

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Cable
Likely

Xfinity/Spectrum cable broadband is widely available.

5G Home
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T-Mobile / Verizon fixed-wireless as a backup option.

Transparency

Price & listing history

Listed for $439,500Momentum Realty · on market 64 days
Public records

Building permits

Permit history not yet linkedAdd county permit records via overrides
Answered before you ask

Frequently asked questions

What is a CDD fee?

A Community Development District fee funds a community's roads, amenities, and infrastructure through a bond and appears on the annual tax bill. Amounts vary by parcel; confirm the exact figure for this property with the county.

Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?

Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.

Are short-term rentals allowed?

Many communities restrict short-term rentals, and city/county rules also apply. Confirm the current HOA/CDD rules and local ordinances directly before assuming any rental use.

Where does the flood-zone information come from?

The flood designation shown (Zone X) comes from the FEMA flood map and is provided for general information. Confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.

Can I rely on the figures on this page?

No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.

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