River City Marketplace
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 3,919 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 326 homes for sale in 32218 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 22 closed sales in River City Marketplace in Jacksonville, FL since 2023, the most recent in August 2024. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,834 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 43 median days on market, with 2,405 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,540 ($4,800 with the full homestead exemption).
River City Marketplace sits at the northern edge of Jacksonville in Duval County, defined more by its retail-and-highway anchor than by any single housing type. What sets pricing here is location and access rather than a uniform product, so expect condition and specific site to drive value more than a headline number.
With no closings inside the current reporting window, this snapshot is thin on transaction data. That is a posture signal in itself: buyers should lean on comparable activity in the surrounding submarkets, and sellers should price against demonstrated demand rather than assumption. We will not manufacture a trend from an empty window.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside River City Marketplace 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
River City Marketplace is one of Jacksonville's newer growth corridors on the north side, where proximity to major retail, dining, and interstate access shapes the area more than a traditional neighborhood core.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 22 homes in River City Marketplace that have changed hands since 2023, built between 2023 and 2024 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 2,015 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 77% 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.
County records show 175 qualified sales in River City Marketplace across 2024–2025 (151 in 2024, 24 in 2025), median $345,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 River City Marketplace is best for.
Best for
- Commute-focused buyers who prioritize interstate and airport access over neighborhood quiet
- Buyers who want newer construction near concentrated retail and dining
- Investors comfortable underwriting a growth corridor from surrounding comparables
Probably not for
- Buyers set on quiet, established streets away from commercial traffic
- Anyone who needs a deep bench of recent closings before pricing a purchase
- Buyers seeking a walkable, self-contained residential core rather than a retail corridor
The market around River City Marketplace
River City Marketplace is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32218, 471 homes are on the market and 34% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,856 homes are active and 1,668 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32218 (Jacksonville), 1,151 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $301K ($173/sq ft), down 0.1% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 222 active and 132 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32218 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not River City Marketplace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in River City Marketplace, 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.
Recent Developments in River City Marketplace
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting River City Marketplace, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
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 18 miles south of River City Marketplace, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Builder Activity
Wildlight subdivision advances in Yulee as the master-planned community expands
Rayonier's Wildlight master-planned community continued adding residential phases in Yulee in mid-2026, part of a long-range plan that pairs new housing with its commerce park and town center near Interstate 95.
What it may mean for the marketOngoing residential expansion at a large master-planned community adds new supply and amenities in the Yulee area, which can influence pricing and competition for nearby communities. The site is about 14 miles north of River City Marketplace.
Source: Jax Daily Record - July 2026Development
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 10 miles south of River City Marketplace, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - April 2026Development
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 project is about 9 miles southeast of River City Marketplace, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - March 2026Development
First Wildlight Commerce Park speculative building opens in Yulee
The first speculative building at Wildlight Commerce Park opened in March 2026, adding move-in-ready industrial and flex space to Rayonier's Wildlight community in Nassau County near Interstate 95 and A1A.
What it may mean for the marketNew employment and commerce space at Wildlight strengthens the live-and-work profile of the Interstate 95 and A1A area in Nassau County, a factor that can support nearby residential demand. The site is about 14 miles north of River City Marketplace.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Infrastructure
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 9 miles southeast of River City Marketplace.
Source: News4Jax
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The River City Marketplace buying strategy.
If we were buying in River City Marketplace 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 River City Marketplace.
A corridor, not a cul-de-sac
The draw here is convenience. The Marketplace itself concentrates shopping, dining, and services in one place, with quick interstate access that puts much of the north side and the airport within easy reach. For a buyer who values errands-in-one-trip and a fast commute, that is the whole argument.
The trade-off is that this is a commercial-forward corridor. Housing tends to be newer and clustered around that activity, which means road noise, traffic, and the rhythm of a retail district are part of the deal. Buyers who want quiet, established, tree-lined streets should test-drive the specific street at different times of day before committing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River City Marketplace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With little recent closing data to lean on, pricing and negotiation here come down to reading the surrounding submarkets correctly and knowing which streets carry the retail-corridor trade-offs. That is local, on-the-ground work, and it is exactly where we earn our keep instead of pointing you at a number.
River City Marketplace in 15 seconds.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32218)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-24 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (22 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Macadamia Lane (9 homes on record)
- Cashew Avenue (7 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for River City Marketplace. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32218; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- First Coast High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 56 nearby communities)
- Highlands Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 35 nearby communities)
- Oceanway Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 17 nearby communities)
- Oceanway School · 6-8 (zoned; confirm by address) · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Garden City Elementary School · K-5 (zoned, confirm by address) · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).