River Cove in Jacksonville

River Cove
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

All 4,475 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 151 homes for sale in 32225 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32225
59 homesBuilt 1984–2024Median sale $494K
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-12, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $494,500, $199 per square foot, a median 23 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1985–1995; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 27 ft). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,830 ($8,100 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · River Cove Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$494K
Median sold · 12 mo
$199/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $216 in 2024
98.5%
Sale vs ask
+155%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $194K median in 2012
Tempo
24days
Median DOM · closed
7 days at the 2019 low
0%
Under contract
Duval: 25% (1,482 of 5,825)
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
90%
Owner-occupied · River Cove
56 of 62 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
10%
Non-owner-occupied · River Cove
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
59
Homes in the community
plus 3 vacant residential lots · 62 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
4
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $590K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1984–2024
Years homes were built
median 1988 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2,450sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 59 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 15, 2026

River Cove's pricing centers on a median of $479,000, working out to $204.18 per square foot against a median living area of 2,569 square feet. Homes here span a wide build era — from 1984 through 2024 — with a median year built of 1988, so age and condition do more to move price than square footage alone.

With just 1 active listing against 59 total homes in the community, and a 4-month supply reading, River Cove is landing in a balanced market band despite that thin inventory. Listings are moving quickly — a median of 17 days on market — and at 90.3% homestead share, this is overwhelmingly owner-occupied stock, not a rotating rental pool.

Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside River Cove 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.

3503 UPHILL Terrace
$335K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,469 sqft
3503 UPHILL Terrace
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
2880 MULE DEER Circle
$195K · 0.3 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,110 sqft
2880 MULE DEER Circle
Listed by PALM REALTY GROUP INC
2842 MULE DEER Circle
$210K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,338 sqft
2842 MULE DEER Circle
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE
2839 BLACK BUCK Circle
$200K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,301 sqft
2839 BLACK BUCK Circle
Listed by BIRD DOG REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC
2882 BLACK BUCK Circle
$200K · 0.3 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,110 sqft
2882 BLACK BUCK Circle
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
3560 GILMORE HEIGHTS Road
$275K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,158 sqft
3560 GILMORE HEIGHTS Road
Listed by RE/MAX UNLIMITED

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

River Cove market snapshot (as of November 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $494K ($199 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 24 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 32225 (Jacksonville), 602 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $404K ($208/sq ft), down 1.7% year over year, with a median 29 days on market. Right now 107 active and 57 pending listings put supply at about 2.1 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32225 housing market and the Duval County market.

County records show 4 qualified sales in River Cove across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $590,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

River Cove is a community of 59 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1984 and 2024 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 2,569 square feet. 90% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

River Cove is a Duval County community where the current MLS snapshot shows almost no active inventory, so pricing signals lean heavily on the trailing closings data rather than a broad active pool.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a purchase near $479,000 who are ready to move fast in a 17-day-median market.
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating homes across a wide build-year range (1984–2024) rather than a single construction era.
  • Buyers prioritizing owner-occupied inventory (90.3% homestead share) over investor-heavy or rental-dominated pockets.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding — there's currently just 1 on the market.
  • Buyers who need confirmed on-site amenities — none have been identified from current MLS listings.
  • Buyers set on a specific, narrow construction era, given the 1984–2024 build spread here.

Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (4 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$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2011 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k3k4k
43 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 $85 in 2012 to a $216 peak in 2024; $199 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
7 days at the 2019 low; 24 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
98.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 5 a year; 4 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

26% of homes for sale in ZIP 32225 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 (2026-11-12).

River Cove Market Scorecard

Balanced

River Cove is currently a balanced market..

$494,500
Median sold
0/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold 12 mo

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sandalwood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address · High
  • Landmark Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Middle
  • Sabal Palm Elementary School or Waterleaf Elementary School (verify by address) · Elementary

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any River Cove address.

If we were buying in River Cove today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Cove.

Best Buy
Buyers comparing owner-occupied homes on a balanced, fast-moving market rather than a wide active search.
Biggest Risk
With only 1 active listing, there may be nothing to see the week you're ready to buy.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the 2,569 sqft median, priced close to $479,000, reflect the going rate best.
Avoid If
You need to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding — inventory here is currently too thin for that.

Thin inventory, steady pace

Only 1 home was active out of 59 in River Cove at the time of this snapshot, yet the math still nets out to a 4-month supply and a balanced market band. Homes that do list are not sitting — the median time on market is 17 days, drawn from a trailing 3-month closings window.

On paper, the median sale price of $479,000 works out to $204.18 per square foot against a median living area of 2,569 square feet. Build years run from 1984 to 2024, with a median of 1988, so buyers comparing two listings here should expect real variation in age and finish level rather than a uniform product. No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, so amenity access — if any — isn't part of what's driving this pricing.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
9.1A · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation9.2/10
Owner Commitment9.0/10
Pricing Power9.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (9.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +155% since 2012; Owner Commitment 90% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 1 active listing against 59 total homes, River Cove is not a market where you can shop six comparable options and wait. Momentum tracks the closings behind that 17-day median directly, so when something in this age range — 1984 to 2024, median build 1988 — does list, you're working from real, current pricing data instead of a stale search.

River Cove in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comparing owner-occupied homes on a balanced, fast-moving market rather than a wide active search.
Biggest advantageA 17-day median time on market means priced-right listings don't linger.
Biggest riskWith only 1 active listing, there may be nothing to see the week you're ready to buy.
Sweet spotHomes near the 2,569 sqft median, priced close to $479,000, reflect the going rate best.
Avoid ifYou need to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding — inventory here is currently too thin for that.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed River Cove sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in River Cove

Homes in River Cove that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 6 on record.

River Cove key facts
LocationJacksonville, Duval County, FL · ZIP 32225
Sale prices, last 12 months$494,500 median across 4 closed sales · $199 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)23 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Zoned public schoolsSandalwood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address; Landmark Middle School (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Sabal Palm Elementary School or Waterleaf Elementary School (verify by address)

Data as of November 12, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “River Cove key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/river-cove-jacksonville, data as of November 12, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in River Cove, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 3 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-11-12)

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.

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Recent Developments in River Cove

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

  1. October 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.

    The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.

    What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The project is about 7 miles west of River Cove, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT

    JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.

    What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 3 miles northeast of River Cove.

    Source: News4JAX
  3. September 2026
    Development

    Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle

    Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.

    What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 7 miles west of River Cove.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  4. 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 7 miles west of River Cove, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: News4Jax
  5. 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 3 miles northeast of River Cove.

    Source: JAXPORT
  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 3 miles northeast of River Cove.

    Source: News4Jax

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in River Cove?
The median sale price in River Cove was $494K over the 12 months ending November 12, 2026 (4 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in River Cove take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 12, 2026 took a median 24 days on market (4 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in River Cove?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 59 homes plus 3 vacant residential lots in River Cove (public records).
What share of River Cove is owner-occupied?
90% of River Cove parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in River Cove built?
Homes in River Cove were built between 1984 and 2024, with a median year built of 1988 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have River Cove home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 155% since 2012, from $194K to $494K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve River Cove?
River Cove is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Sandalwood High School (Duval County Public Schools); verify by address, Landmark Middle School (verify by address) and Sabal Palm Elementary School or Waterleaf Elementary School (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for River Cove?
The best agent for River Cove is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 River Cove.
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Where is River Cove, and what county is it in?
River Cove is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32225. The community's center is about 7 miles east of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is River Cove from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 7 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 9 miles from the Atlantic beach at Atlantic Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers targeting a purchase near $479,000 who are ready to move fast in a 17-day-median market.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating homes across a wide build-year range (1984–2024) rather than a single construction era.Excellent fit
Buyers prioritizing owner-occupied inventory (90.3% homestead share) over investor-heavy or rental-dominated pockets.Excellent fit
Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding — there's currently just 1 on the market.Probably not
Buyers who need confirmed on-site amenities — none have been identified from current MLS listings.Probably not
Buyers set on a specific, narrow construction era, given the 1984–2024 build spread here.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32225))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (43 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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