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Rive St
Johns Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Established resale homes · Jacksonville · ZIP 32277

An established resale community along the St. Johns River in Jacksonville's Arlington / Fort Caroline area, ZIP 32277, built mostly from the early 1990s through the early 2000s.

Established resaleJacksonville, Duval CountySt. Johns River area
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
An established, river-area resale community. Inventory turns over on its own schedule, so verify current availability directly rather than expecting a large active list.
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Live · Rive St Johns Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$398K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 13.6% vs the prior 12 months
+13.6% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 3 sales in the two windows
$187/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $198 in 2024
93.9%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.0%
+154%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $156K median in 2012
Tempo
36days
Median DOM · closed
14 days at the 2023 low
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 8 a year
Ownership and context
80%
Owner-occupied · Rive St Johns
196 of 246 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
20%
Non-owner-occupied · Rive St Johns
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · Rive St Johns
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
245
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 246 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1958
Community established
homes built 1958-2023, median 1999 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 17 in 2008
2,221sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 245 homes trade a year
Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Rive St Johns is an older, established resale community rather than a newly built one, so the value case is proximity to the St. Johns River and the Arlington and Fort Caroline area, not builder incentives or a fresh amenity package. Homes here span a wide size range, from smaller original homes up to some of the larger river-area estates, so pricing depends heavily on the specific home's size, condition, and whether it has river frontage. Treat every figure here as directional until a specific listing or the parcel record confirms it."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

Rive St Johns Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 4, 2026

Rive St Johns right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($398K) is up 13.6% from the prior 12 months ($350K) and up 154% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 4. Confidence: Low (9 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 4, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Rive St Johns is an established, single-family resale community in the Arlington and Fort Caroline area of Jacksonville, Duval County, ZIP 32277, along the University Boulevard North corridor near the St. Johns River. Available listing aggregator data shows homes built mostly from 1993 to 2004, ranging from about 1,594 to 5,886 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms.

Because this is an established resale community rather than an actively marketed new subdivision, the mix of homes varies widely, smaller original-condition houses sit alongside larger, more recently updated homes, and some parcels carry direct St. Johns River frontage while others do not. That range is the main driver of price inside the community, more than any shared amenity package.

The bigger picture is location. The community sits in Jacksonville's Arlington and Fort Caroline district, near the St. Johns River, the St. Johns Town Center retail corridor, and the broader Southside and Arlington job base, giving it steady, established-area access rather than the growth-corridor story of a newer subdivision.

Quick Match

Who Rive St Johns is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established resale home near the St. Johns River rather than new construction
  • Buyers who want direct river frontage or river-area proximity and are willing to pay for the right lot
  • Buyers comfortable verifying HOA, CDD, and build year directly given limited published community detail

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large, actively marketed subdivision with published HOA amenities
  • Buyers who need a newly built home with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a single, consistent price band rather than a wide spread across home sizes and lot types

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 4 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($398K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($350K) IS the +13.6% one-year change.

Windows contain 3 to 12 sales each (9 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K$500K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 13.6% year over year; up 154% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k4k6k
169 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $78 in 2012 to a $198 peak in 2024; $187 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
14 days at the 2023 low; 36 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.9% now vs Duval 96.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
3 to 12 a year; 9 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Rive St Johns vs Duval
100200300Duval +189%Rive St Johns +154%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0510152004200820122016202020242025
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 17 quit in 2008; 0 so far in 2025. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
84 at the 2021 peak, 27 in the troughs, 62 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

30% of homes for sale in ZIP 32277 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Rive St Johns buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Rive St Johns on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Rive St Johns. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

St. Johns Town Center15 to 20 min · approximate
Jacksonville University10 to 15 min · approximate
Downtown Jacksonville20 to 25 min · approximate
Jacksonville Beach25 to 30 min · approximate
Jacksonville International Airport25 to 30 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Rive St Johns (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Rive St Johns is served by Duval County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

High

Terry Parker High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)

Middle

Fort Caroline Middle School (verify by address)

Elementary

Fort Caroline Elementary School (verify by address)

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Rive St Johns address.

The takeaway

The story here is the river and the surrounding Arlington and Fort Caroline area, not a new-construction narrative. This is an established community whose value tracks the broader St. Johns River and Southside Jacksonville market rather than a builder's release schedule.

The Strategy

The Rive St Johns buying strategy.

If we were buying in Rive St Johns, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Get the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high school for the specific address from Duval County Public Schools, since Arlington zoning can vary block to block.

2

Confirm whether the home is subject to the HOA and, if so, get the current dues amount and covenants in writing.

3

Confirm CDD status on the Duval County Property Appraiser's parcel record before you rely on any assumption either way.

4

If the lot has or is near river frontage, check the flood zone, get a bindable flood and homeowners insurance quote, and inspect any seawall or bulkhead.

5

Pull recent sales from the wider 32277 and Arlington resale market, not just Rive St Johns itself, since the community's own comps span a wide size and price range.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A well-maintained, updated home priced against its specific size, condition, and river proximity rather than a community-wide average.
Biggest Risk
A wide internal spread between smaller original homes and larger river-facing estates makes a single average misleading.
Best Lot
River frontage and river-adjacent lots carry a real premium; verify flood zone and any seawall condition before you buy.
Smart Timing
Not phase- or release-driven; an established resale community turns over on its own schedule.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Type

Established single-family resale

Size range

About 1,594 to 5,886 sq ft, per online listing aggregators; verify per home

Era

Homes generally built 1993 to 2004, per listing aggregator data; verify build year on the tax record

Bedrooms

3 to 5

Costs & Fees

HOA

An association exists; dues vary by sub-section per third-party aggregators, confirm the current amount with the HOA

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences

Amenities

Marketed

Not independently confirmed here beyond a landscaped entrance; verify current amenities with the HOA

Nearby

St. Johns River frontage on parts of the community's footprint

Location

Town

Jacksonville (Arlington / Fort Caroline area), Duval County

University Blvd N

Primary access corridor

St. Johns Town Center

Short drive

Rive St Johns Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Rive St Johns.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Rive St Johns today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

Smaller, original-condition homes near the low end of the community's roughly 1,594 to 5,886 square foot range, generally set back from direct river frontage.

Lowest entry
The Core

Mid-size, updated homes reflecting typical resale improvements, priced in line with the broader Arlington and 32277 resale market.

Most inventory
The Top

The largest homes, up toward the roughly 5,886 square foot high end, including any parcels with direct St. Johns River frontage. Verify the exact size, lot, and any waterfront features against the current listing.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry
Smaller, original-condition homes near the low end of the community's roughly 1,594 to 5,886 square foot range, generally set back from direct river frontage.
The Core
Mid-size, updated homes reflecting typical resale improvements, priced in line with the broader Arlington and 32277 resale market.
The Top
The largest homes, up toward the roughly 5,886 square foot high end, including any parcels with direct St. Johns River frontage. Verify the exact size, lot, and any waterfront features against the current listing.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Rive St Johns, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Rive St Johns is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Rive St Johns holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home size range1,594 to 5,886 sq ft
Comp consistencyWide internal spread
HOA statusExists, dues not published
Location accessNear St. Johns Town Center and JU
Age-related maintenance riskVerify per home; check seawalls

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Rive St Johns

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

1

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

2

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

3

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

4

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

5

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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This community spans original starter homes and larger river-facing estates, so price the specific home, not a community average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

6.4C · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.2/10
Renovation Risk5.4/10
Location Efficiency7.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility5.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Rive St Johns is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Homes span a wide range, roughly 1,594 to 5,886 square feet, per available listing aggregator data.
  • Expect original-condition and updated homes to sit side by side in this established community.
  • River frontage and river-adjacent lots carry the biggest premium and the biggest resale difference.
  • Verify flood zone status and any seawall or bulkhead condition on river-facing parcels before you buy.
  • Confirm HOA dues and coverage directly, since they are reported to vary by sub-section.

In an established, wide-ranging community like Rive St Johns, the lot matters more than any shared amenity. River frontage and river-adjacent lots command the clearest premium but also carry flood-zone and seawall considerations that interior lots do not. Because home sizes and eras vary widely across the community, price a specific home against its own size, condition, and lot type rather than a single community-wide average, and verify HOA dues directly since they are reported to vary by sub-section.

The 15-Second Verdict

Rive St Johns in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established resale home near the St. Johns River in Jacksonville's Arlington area.
Biggest advantageRiver proximity and, on some lots, direct river frontage inside a settled, built-out community.
Biggest riskA wide spread between smaller original homes and larger river-facing estates makes mis-pricing easy without checking the specific home.
Sweet spotA well-maintained, updated home sized and priced against a specific comparable, not a community average.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, a single consistent price band, or a large actively marketed HOA amenity package.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA exists; get the current dues amount and covenants in writing before you buy.
  • No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel's tax record regardless.
  • Amenities beyond a landscaped entrance are not independently confirmed here; verify with the HOA.
  • Homes span a wide size and era range, so budget for age-related maintenance on any specific home.
  • If the lot has river frontage, get a bindable flood insurance quote and inspect any seawall.

Rive St Johns has a homeowners association; third-party listing aggregators report dues varying by sub-section. A current, verified dues figure is not published here; confirm the exact amount and covenants with the HOA or management company before you buy.

Confirm in writing what current dues cover; established communities like this typically fund common-area upkeep, and coverage can vary by sub-section.

No golf course or private country club is associated with this community.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Rive St Johns buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Rive St Johns.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Rive St Johns

Thinking of selling a Rive St Johns home?

Selling in an established river-area community with a wide internal price spread takes real local pricing work, not an automated estimate pulled from a community-wide average. We will show you the honest math against what has actually sold nearby.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Rive St Johns, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping River Point at Monument Landing, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Rive St Johns home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Rive St Johns matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Median sale prices in Rive St Johns year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,612/mo
St. Johns County typical true cost to own
$115/mo
St. Johns County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · St. Johns County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Recent Developments in Rive St Johns

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Rive St Johns, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

  1. July 2026
    Development

    JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

    Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 13 miles southwest of Rive St Johns, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. July 2026
    Development

    Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus

    News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.

    What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 4 miles southwest of Rive St Johns, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. June 2026
    Development

    Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center

    Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 19 miles southwest of Rive St Johns, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. April 2026
    Development

    Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs

    Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 6 miles east of Rive St Johns.

    Source: JAXPORT
  5. April 2026
    Development

    Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building

    Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.

    What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The project is about 19 miles southwest of Rive St Johns, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports

    At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 6 miles east of Rive St Johns.

    Source: News4Jax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rive St Johns a large subdivision?
It is an established single-family resale community in Jacksonville's Arlington and Fort Caroline area, Duval County, ZIP 32277, dating from around 1989 with most homes built through the early 2000s.
How big are the homes?
Available listing aggregator data shows homes ranging from about 1,594 to 5,886 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms. Verify the exact size for any specific home before you buy.
When were the homes built?
Listing aggregator data shows most homes built between 1993 and 2004. Verify the exact build year on the specific home's Duval County Property Appraiser tax record.
Is there an HOA, and how much are the dues?
Yes, an association is associated with the community. Third-party aggregators report dues varying by sub-section; confirm the exact current amount and covenants with the HOA or management company before you buy.
Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?
No Community Development District was identified for this community, but CDD status is best confirmed on the specific parcel's tax record with the Duval County Property Appraiser.
Does the community have river frontage?
Parts of the community's footprint border the St. Johns River, so some parcels carry direct river frontage while others do not. Verify frontage, flood zone, and any seawall condition on a specific listing.
What amenities does the community have?
Beyond a landscaped entrance, specific community amenities are not independently confirmed here. Verify current amenities directly with the HOA.
Is Rive St Johns gated or age-restricted?
There is no verified information that the community is gated, and it is not marketed as age-restricted or 55 plus. Confirm access details with the HOA.
What schools serve the community?
It is in Duval County Public Schools. Fort Caroline Elementary and Fort Caroline Middle School serve the surrounding area, feeding into Terry Parker High School. Verify the exact zoned schools by the specific address with the district.
How is the commute to Jacksonville job centers and retail?
St. Johns Town Center and Jacksonville University are both a short, roughly 10 to 20 minute approximate drive, with downtown Jacksonville about 20 to 25 minutes.
Why is there such a wide price range inside this one community?
Rive St Johns spans smaller original-condition homes and larger, more recently updated or river-facing estates within the same footprint. Price a specific home against its own size, condition, and lot type rather than a community-wide average.
What is the biggest risk of buying here?
Mis-pricing due to the wide internal spread between home sizes, conditions, and river proximity. Both buyers and sellers need to price the specific home, not an assumed average.
Should I get a home inspection given the community's age?
Yes. With most homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s, an inspection covering roof, systems, and, for river-facing lots, the seawall or bulkhead, should be part of any offer.
How current is the data on this page?
Market figures are structured from the realMLS coverage area and update as listing activity occurs. Always confirm the exact price and availability with a specific listing before you make an offer.
Who is the best real estate agent for Rive St Johns?
The best agent for Rive St Johns is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Rive St Johns.
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The Verdict

Should you buy in Rive St Johns?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established resale home near the St. Johns River in Jacksonville's Arlington area.Excellent fit
You are specifically targeting river frontage or river-area proximity and are willing to pay for the right lot.Excellent fit
You are comfortable pricing against the specific home rather than a community-wide average.Excellent fit
You are prepared to verify HOA, CDD, flood zone, and build year directly before you buy.Excellent fit
You want new construction with a builder warranty.Probably not
You want a single, consistent price band across the whole community.Probably not
You need a published, verified HOA amenity package before you commit.Probably not
You are not able to verify flood zone or seawall condition on a river-facing lot before buying.Probably not

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Median sale price in Rive St Johns, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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Data sources & freshness

Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 4, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (11 streets, ZIP 32277))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (169 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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