Riverfront
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,360 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $300,000 · 74 homes for sale in 32223 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL, the most recent in September 2010. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 12,694 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304,990, 42 median days on market, with 4,136 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,450 ($4,710 with the full homestead exemption).
Riverfront is a location-driven submarket inside Jacksonville, and location is doing most of the pricing work here. With the snapshot dated mid-2026, treat any listing on its own merits: condition, proximity to the water, and the specifics of the lot will move price far more than any neighborhood average could tell you.
Because I don't have a current inventory or days-on-market read to quote, I'd approach this one deliberately. Buyers should underwrite each property individually rather than assume a going rate, and sellers should lean on a direct comp pull before setting a number. When the data is thin, discipline on condition and comps is what protects you.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Riverfront 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
Riverfront sits in Duval County within Jacksonville, and its appeal is tied to place more than to any single price point. Expect a spread in values that tracks condition and position rather than a uniform range.
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 Riverfront is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing water proximity who will pay a premium for the right lot and position
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing a dated home against its potential
- Long-hold buyers who value location over a fixed budget target
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a tight, predictable price range before touring
- Buyers unwilling to underwrite each property on its own comps and condition
- Buyers wanting uniform, cookie-cutter housing stock at a single price point
The market around Riverfront
Riverfront is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32223, 112 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,319 homes are active and 1,429 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32223 (Jacksonville), 526 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $358K ($211/sq ft), up 3.2% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 73 active and 31 pending listings put supply at about 1.7 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32223 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Riverfront specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Riverfront buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riverfront 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 Riverfront.
What actually drives value in Riverfront
The name tells you the story: this is a location-first market, and homes closer to the water or with better exposure will command a premium over otherwise similar properties. That means two homes a block apart can price very differently, so averages are a poor substitute for a property-by-property review.
Condition is the second lever. Renovated stock and dated stock can sit in the same market at very different numbers, and without a published price range I'd caution against anchoring to any figure until you've seen the specific home and its comparables. The honest move here is to buy the property, not the headline.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riverfront. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a location-driven market like Riverfront, the value is in the details we pull on your specific address, not in a broad neighborhood number. We'll build the comp set, walk the condition honestly, and tell you when a listing is priced ahead of what the water access and finish level actually support.
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Housing distress & ownership in Riverfront, 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.
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Recent Developments in Riverfront
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Riverfront, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Downtown board backs $49M incentive for 31-story Fleet Landing Riverside tower
The Downtown Investment Authority voted 7-0 on Oct. 21 to advance a $49.27 million, 20-year, 75% Recapture Enhanced Value Grant for Fleet Landing Riverside. The 31-story senior living tower is proposed at 111 Riverside Ave., the former Haskell headquarters site in Brooklyn. The item now goes to City Council.
What it may mean for the marketA large residential tower on the Riverside Avenue corridor would add construction activity and daily foot traffic to Brooklyn and the nearby Northbank, supporting nearby retail and dining demand. The site is about 1 mile northwest of Riverfront.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Civic
Sheriff's Office moves into new Brooklyn headquarters, leaving East Bay Street building's future open
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office showed its new headquarters at 532 Riverside Ave., a former Florida Blue building. It occupies about 346,000 square feet on 11 of 19 floors, and leasing plus renovation cost more than $20 million per the mayor. The 1974 Police Memorial Building at 501 E. Bay St. is left for the city to reuse or demolish.
What it may mean for the marketA large public tenant anchoring Riverside Avenue adds weekday activity in Brooklyn, while the vacated Bay Street building raises a redevelopment question for the east end of downtown. The site is about 1 mile northwest of Riverfront.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Retail & 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 site is about 2 miles north of Riverfront.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
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 1 mile north of Riverfront.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 1 mile northwest of Riverfront.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 site is about 1 mile north of Riverfront.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32223)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (1 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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