River Forest
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
All 1,143 homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL · median $479,990 · 405 homes for sale in 32092 · St. Johns County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in River Forest in St. Augustine, FL since 2013, the most recent in September 2026. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 2,438 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $445,000, 48 median days on market, with 692 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,990 ($5,480 with the full homestead exemption).
River Forest sits in St. Johns County, one of Northeast Florida's most sought-after corners, and in a community this size price is driven less by a headline number than by the individual home in front of you. Lot position, condition, and how recently a house has been updated tend to matter more than any neighborhood-wide average, so treat each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a single going rate.
For buyers, that means the work is in comparing homes carefully and not overpaying for a property that reads well online but needs work. For sellers, it means presentation and honest pricing to condition do the heavy lifting here; a well-prepared home stands apart quickly, while an optimistically priced one tends to sit.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside River Forest 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 Forest market snapshot (as of September 24, 2026): the median sale price is about $280K ($200 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 27 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32092 (St. Augustine), 2,483 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $456K ($213/sq ft), down 2.5% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 411 active and 201 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32092 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
River Forest is a community of 8 homes in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, built between 1982 and 2015 (median 1991.5), with a median living area of about 2,713 square feet. 100% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
River Forest is a St. Augustine community in St. Johns County, close enough to the historic city and the coast to draw interest, small enough that turnover and condition shape what any given home is worth.
Who River Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a St. Johns County location within reach of St. Augustine and the coast
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home on condition rather than a fixed price expectation
- Sellers willing to prepare and price to condition to stand out in a smaller market
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a wide selection of homes on the market at once
- Buyers expecting a tight, predictable price band across every home
- Sellers hoping condition won't matter to what their home commands
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Closed sales in River Forest by trailing-12-month window ending September 24 of each year, from realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS) closing records. 21 homes closed in the current window at a median of $280,000. Aggregates only; individual closed sales are not shown.
| Window | Closings | Median sold | $ / sq ft | Median DOM | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | $280,000 | $200 | 27 days | 1,376 sq ft |
Source: realMLS closed listings, aggregated by Momentum Research. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The River Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in River Forest 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 Forest.
What actually moves value in River Forest
Because this is a St. Johns County address near St. Augustine, location does real work: proximity to the historic district, the coast, and the county's road network is part of what buyers are paying for. Beyond that, the spread between the strongest and weakest homes here comes down to condition and updates rather than any single price tier.
The practical takeaway is to underwrite each home individually. Ask what has been renovated, what is deferred, and how the lot sits before you anchor to any expectation of price. A move-in-ready home and a project house in the same community can be worlds apart, and the difference shows up in the negotiation.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We cover St. Johns County closely, and in a community like River Forest that local read matters more than any spreadsheet. We will walk each home on its own condition and location, tell you plainly when a listing is priced ahead of what it delivers, and help sellers prepare so the right home stands out instead of lingering.
River Forest 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 River Forest buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed River Forest sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in River Forest, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 24, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32092)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-24 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (5 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 River Forest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32092; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Pacetti Bay Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 41 nearby communities)
- Tocoi Creek High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 41 nearby communities)
- Mill Creek Academy · K-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 15 nearby communities)
- Wards Creek Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Mill Creek Academy K-8 or Wards Creek Elementary · Elementary (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- W Clovelly Lane (1 homes on record)
- Silver Reef Lane (1 homes on record)
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