New Riverside
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
New Riverside's median price sits at $299,900, with a median of $217.69 per square foot — figures that reflect a market working through a cooling phase, not a collapse. Prices here are down 6.2% year-over-year, a real pullback for anyone pricing off last year's comps, but the longer arc still favors owners: values are up 335% since 2012, so a one-year dip does not erase what amounts to a multi-cycle run.
Right now, active inventory sits at zero and 73 closings have gone through in the window we track, with a median of 42 days on market. A heat score of 23 reads cool, not hot, which means sellers who price to last year's numbers will sit, and buyers who show up with a clean offer and financing in order have more room to negotiate than the headline appreciation figure suggests.
New Riverside right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 17% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of August 5, 2026. Confidence: Very High (42 active and pending listings, 70 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($295K) is down 7.8% from the prior 12 months ($320K) and up 313% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5. Confidence: Very High (70 and 72 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 5, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
New Riverside market snapshot (as of August 5, 2026): the median sale price is about $295K ($217 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 43 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 8% from the prior 12 months and up 313% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (70 closings in the current window).
New Riverside, in Jacksonville's Duval County, is tracked through the realmls feed as of 2026-07-11: a median of $299,900 that is down from a year ago even as the community's longer-term appreciation since 2012 remains substantial.
The setting & the homes.
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Who New Riverside is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable pricing off current comps rather than last year's peak.
- Buyers targeting a purchase near the $299,900 median with financing already in order.
- Sellers willing to price to the current market rather than last year's high.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need several active listings to compare before deciding.
- Sellers expecting last year's pricing to still apply.
- Buyers or sellers looking for a fast-moving, high-heat market — the current heat score is 23.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 5 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($295K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($320K) IS the -7.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 32 to 96 sales each (70 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval 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 · Duval 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.
Riverside Market Scorecard
Riverside is currently a balanced market. About 5.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $320,000, and homes go under contract in about 64 days.
Typical home value in the 32205 ZIP is $257,825, about 15.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in New Riverside, 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. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in New Riverside
Live MLS inventory for New Riverside. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
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Active · 118 daysActive and pending New Riverside listings as of 2026-08-05, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
New Riverside on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around New Riverside are close: the nearest groceries is about 1 minutes away.
- Kroger · Groceries1 min
- Bold Bean Coffee Roasters · Coffee1 min
- Dilightfull Expressions · Shopping2 min
- Obgyn · Health2 min
- Riverside Park Duck Pond · Parks3 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Central Riverside Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade B · Public PreK-5
- Lake Shore Middle SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 6-8
- Riverside High SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 9-12
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 New Riverside address.
Recent Developments in Riverside
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Riverside, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.
- June 2026Market
Two Five Points restaurants set closing dates as district cites churn
Clarke Bros. said it would close June 20 and Prospect Five Points announced a June 9 closure, following Mossfire's exit in 2025. A Five Points Merchant Association representative described the turnover as churn rather than decline of the area and pointed to the district's new Business Improvement District, funded by an assessment on local business properties, as a tool for stabilizing the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketStorefront turnover in the Five Points commercial node is a normal part of district cycles, and the new improvement district funding could help support tenant continuity over time.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Retail & Dining
Norikawa waterfront restaurant in permit review at One Riverside
The city is reviewing a build out permit for Norikawa, a Japanese restaurant from Pearl Hospitality Group planned at the One Riverside development on Riverside Avenue. The space overlooks the riverwalk near the restored mouth of McCoys Creek and the Emerald Trail entrance at the Riverside edge of downtown.
What it may mean for the marketA destination dining anchor at the neighborhood's riverfront gateway could extend the Riverside Avenue activity spine, and waterfront food and beverage has historically been a durable traffic driver for adjacent districts.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Kava bar building out on King Street
A tenant build out permit was issued for Riverside Kava Bar LLC at 1269 King Street, covering about 1,200 square feet at a listed cost of roughly $51,200. The project adds another beverage concept to the King Street commercial corridor.
What it may mean for the marketContinued small tenant investment on King Street suggests steady leasing demand in Riverside's secondary retail strip, which may help keep storefront vacancy low between the larger Five Points and Park and King nodes.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - December 2025Parks & Amenities
90 foot mural unveiled at the Riverside Arts Market site
A 90 foot mural titled Abundant Waters by Jacksonville artist Patrick Maxcy was unveiled December 12 on the JEA pump station beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge, home of the Riverside Arts Market. The privately funded commission, organized by Riverside Avondale Preservation with JEA and supported by the Environmental Protection Board, PNC Foundation, and Haskell, depicts St. Johns River wildlife above and below the waterline.
What it may mean for the marketSustained placemaking investment around the Arts Market underscores the riverfront's role as a weekly neighborhood draw, an amenity that historically supports buyer interest in walkable Riverside blocks.
Source: News4Jax - October 2025Civic
City Council approves Five Points business improvement district
Jacksonville City Council approved Ordinance 2025-0539 creating a business improvement district covering all or part of 21 blocks in Five Points. Commercial property owners will pay an assessment beginning in 2026, based on building and parking square footage, to fund landscaping, district upkeep, and promotion.
What it may mean for the marketA dedicated, recurring funding stream for streetscape maintenance and marketing may improve the consistency of the Five Points retail experience, a structure that has historically helped stabilize merchant districts elsewhere.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - October 2025Parks & Amenities
Memorial Park advances resilient waterfront redesign near centennial
City officials are moving forward with a redesigned waterfront plan for Memorial Park, the 1924 riverfront park listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The approach aims to balance preservation of the park's historic character with upgraded storm protection along its St. Johns River edge.
What it may mean for the marketHardening a signature riverfront park against storm impacts could protect one of Riverside's most valued amenities, and resiliency spending on public assets may reduce long term disruption risk for the surrounding blocks.
Source: News4Jax - October 2025Infrastructure
McCoys Creek reconnected to the St. Johns River
The city marked the reconnection of McCoys Creek to the St. Johns River, a milestone in the roughly $105 million restoration converting the channelized creek back to a natural waterway at Riverside's northern edge. The program combines flood reduction and water quality work with future recreational features, including a trail tying into the Emerald Trail network.
What it may mean for the marketRestoring the creek's flow is a core flood mitigation step for nearby low lying areas, and the planned greenway connections could add trail access that historically enhances appeal for close in Riverside addresses.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - September 2025Civic
Council funds $70,000 for Riverside and Avondale merchant district improvements
City Council voted 19 to 0 to grant $70,000 to Riverside Avondale Preservation for cleanup and public realm improvements in the neighborhood's merchant districts. The nonprofit plans to work with business owners in Five Points, the Park and King area, and the Shoppes of Avondale to identify priority upkeep and streetscape projects.
What it may mean for the marketCity backed maintenance funding for the commercial nodes signals public and private alignment on district stewardship, which may support tenant retention across Riverside's storefront inventory.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - July 2025Infrastructure
City marks completion of $10.9 million Park Street project
The city held a July 21 ceremony for the completed $10.9 million Park Street improvement, which remade the corridor into a shaded multimodal street linking LaVilla and the Regional Transportation Center with Five Points and Riverside. Upgrades include wider sidewalks, on street parking, narrower travel lanes for safer crossings, and street trees that accommodate sidewalk cafes.
What it may mean for the marketA calmer, more walkable Park Street could strengthen the connection between downtown and Five Points, and corridor streetscape investments of this type have historically preceded improved ground floor leasing.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - July 2025Market
Riverside Park Apartments trade for $10.4 million
The Riverside Park Apartments sold for $10.4 million in a transaction reported in July 2025. The sale adds a notable data point for multifamily pricing within the historic Riverside area.
What it may mean for the marketInstitutional and private capital continuing to transact in Riverside multifamily may indicate confidence in the neighborhood's rental demand, though pricing on individual assets reflects property specific factors.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
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 New Riverside buying strategy.
If we were buying in New Riverside 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 New Riverside.
A market cooling after a decade-plus run
The 6.2% year-over-year decline in New Riverside is a correction inside a much larger trend, not a reversal of it: prices are still up 335% since 2012. That combination — a soft recent year layered on top of a long, large gain — matters for how you read the median $217.69 per-square-foot figure: it is a snapshot of where the market landed after the runup, not a floor or a ceiling.
A median of 42 days on market and 73 closings in the tracked window describe a market that is still transacting, just not urgently. Active listings currently sit at zero, and the heat score of 23 confirms a cool posture. For sellers, pricing at or near the realistic comp, not the memory of last year, is what moves a listing. For buyers, it means less competition per closing than the community's long-term appreciation figure might imply.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in New Riverside. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in New Riverside buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 4 factors (6.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +313% since 2012; Recent Direction -7.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 94.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
We track New Riverside through the realmls feed directly — median price, price per square foot, days on market, closings, and the heat score above are pulled and updated from that source, not estimated. In a market that is cooling year-over-year but still carrying multi-cycle gains since 2012, that distinction between recent trend and long arc is exactly where pricing mistakes happen, and exactly where we spend our time with you.
New Riverside in 15 seconds.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 5, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (1,247 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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