Ortega Riverplace
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,026 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 212 homes for sale in 32244 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Ortega Riverplace in Jacksonville, FL since 2008, the most recent in June 2024. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,604 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $311,134, 43 median days on market, with 2,427 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,560 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Ortega master-planned community in Jacksonville, FL — see all Ortega homes for sale (59 listings across 18 villages and sections in the MLS).
Ortega Riverplace sits in the broader Ortega area of Jacksonville's westside, close to the St. Johns River corridor. Because we don't have a hard price band to lean on, the honest read is that condition and specifics drive value here far more than any headline number would suggest. Two homes on the same street can price very differently depending on updates, lot position, and how they relate to the water.
For buyers, that means underwriting each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a neighborhood average applies to it. For sellers, it means presentation and accurate positioning matter more than picking a comp and matching it. Come prepared to justify price with the actual home, not the address.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Ortega Riverplace right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Ortega Riverplace is a small, river-adjacent pocket within Jacksonville's westside Ortega district in Duval County, where individual home condition tends to matter more than any single market figure.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 10 homes in Ortega Riverplace that have changed hands since 2013, built between 2003 and 2005 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 2,145 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 90% 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.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Ortega Riverplace is best for.
Best for
- Buyers drawn to a river-adjacent Ortega location who will price each home individually
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable taking on a project house and budgeting the work
- Long-hold owners who value the setting over short-term resale predictability
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a tight, predictable price band before they'll commit
- Anyone wanting uniform, move-in-ready inventory with minimal variation
- Buyers on a fixed timeline who can't absorb renovation scope or system surprises
The market around Ortega Riverplace
Ortega Riverplace is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32244, 316 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,968 homes are active and 1,568 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32244 (Jacksonville), 864 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $272K ($170/sq ft), up 0.7% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 164 active and 85 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32244 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ortega Riverplace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Ortega Riverplace by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Ortega Riverplace subdivision: 9 homes on record; built 2003–2005; typical size about 2,145 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | $175,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $179,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | $225,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | $970,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | $231,250 |
| 2024 | 1 | $360,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $360,000 on 2024-06-28.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Ortega Riverplace, Jacksonville
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.
The Ortega Riverplace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ortega Riverplace 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 Ortega Riverplace.
What actually moves value in Ortega Riverplace
This is a location-driven community first. Proximity to the St. Johns River, lot orientation, and access to the surrounding Ortega street grid do most of the heavy lifting on value. The homes themselves span a wide range of vintages and update levels, so the spread between a dated property and a renovated one can be significant.
Practically, that makes inspection findings and renovation scope the real negotiating levers. A well-updated home with strong systems and a favorable lot will command attention; a project house asks the buyer to price in the work. Neither is inherently the better buy — it depends on your appetite for renovation and your timeline.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ortega Riverplace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Small river-adjacent pockets like Ortega Riverplace reward local, listing-by-listing judgment over broad averages. We help you read each property on its own condition and position, tell you plainly when a home is overpriced for what it is, and steer you away from it if the fit is wrong. That candor is the point.
Ortega Riverplace in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Ortega Riverplace buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ortega Riverplace sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32244)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2008 (12 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Ortega Riverplace. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32244; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Westside High School · High · FLDOE grade I (assigned to 53 nearby communities)
- Westside Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade I (assigned to 27 nearby communities)
- Chimney Lakes Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 20 nearby communities)
- Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Charger Academy · 6-8 (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).