River Hills
Homes for Sale in Glen St. Mary, FL
All 30 homes for sale in Glen St. Mary, FL · median $324,995 · 33 homes for sale in 32040 · Baker County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in River Hills in Glen St. Mary, FL since 2002, the most recent in November 2023. Across Glen St. Mary as a whole, 19 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $455,000, 57 median days on market, with 12 homes for sale today. At that median and Baker County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,020 ($6,410 with the full homestead exemption).
River Hills sits in Glen St. Mary, out in Baker County, and the honest starting point is that this is a rural, low-volume corner of the Northeast Florida market. Pricing here is driven far more by the individual property — lot size, condition, land, and what's actually standing on it — than by any tidy neighborhood comp set. Two homes a mile apart can price very differently, and that's the nature of the area, not a quirk to be smoothed over.
For a buyer, that means patience and a willingness to underwrite each listing on its own merits rather than a market average. For a seller, it means the right buyer may take time to surface, and condition and presentation carry outsized weight in a thin market. Neither side should expect the fast, standardized cadence of a suburban subdivision.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside River Hills 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 Hills is a Baker County community in Glen St. Mary, well west of the Jacksonville core — a rural-leaning setting where land and property specifics matter more than any published average.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in River Hills that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1971 and 2012 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 1,792 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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 River Hills is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking land and elbow room who accept a longer drive for it
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a property on its own specifics rather than a market average
- Patient buyers who can wait for the right listing in a low-volume market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need walkable shops, dining, and services close at hand
- Buyers prioritizing a short commute to central Jacksonville
- Buyers who want the fast, standardized pace of a suburban subdivision
The market around River Hills
River Hills is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32040, 45 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Glen St. Mary.
Across Baker County, 113 homes are active and 32 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 32040 (Glen St. Mary), 52 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $457K ($207/sq ft), up 37.1% year over year, with a median 56 days on market. Right now 47 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 7.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32040 housing market and the Baker County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not River Hills specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
River Hills by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the River Hills subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1971–2012; typical size about 1,676 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | $76,900 |
| 2013 | 1 | $230,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | $50,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | $145,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | $280,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $265,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $265,000 on 2023-11-16.
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 River Hills, Glen St. Mary
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 River Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in River Hills 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 Hills.
What actually sets the price out here
In a market this rural and this low in volume, there is no substitute for looking at the property itself. Acreage, well-and-septic versus utility hookups, road frontage, outbuildings, and the age and condition of the home tend to move value more than location alone. Expect a wide spread between listings, because the inventory is genuinely varied rather than mass-produced.
The trade-off for that variety is space and distance. Glen St. Mary trades the convenience of the Jacksonville suburbs for a quieter, more open Baker County footprint. Buyers who want land and room will find the setting fits; buyers who want walkable amenities and short commutes should go in clear-eyed about the drive.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin, land-driven markets are where a broker who will underwrite each property individually earns their keep. We won't hand you a neighborhood average and call it a valuation — we'll walk the specifics of the lot, the improvements, and the true comparables, and we'll tell you plainly when a listing doesn't pencil out.
River Hills 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 Hills buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32040/32063)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (8 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 Hills. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32040; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Baker County Middle School · 5-8 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Baker County Senior High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Macclenny Elementary School · K-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Westside Elementary School · elementary K-3 (current zoning, confirm) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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