Riverside Terrace in Jacksonville

Riverside Terrace
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Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32205
59 homesBuilt through 2020
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As of November 2026, Riverside Terrace in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Riverside Terrace in Jacksonville, FL since 2015, the most recent in November 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 12,696 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304,990, 42 median days on market, with 4,127 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).

Part of the Riverside master-planned community in Jacksonville, FL — see all Riverside homes for sale (85 listings across 14 villages and sections in the MLS).

Last 30 days in Riverside Terrace: 1 closed sale (median $195,000). As of November 11, 2026, realMLS.

Live · Riverside Terrace Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Duval: 25% (1,470 of 5,795)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
65%
Owner-occupied · Riverside Terrace
39 of 60 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
35%
Non-owner-occupied · Riverside Terrace
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
59
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 60 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $320K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1947
Median year built
county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 59 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Riverside Terrace is an older, small-footprint pocket of Jacksonville — a median build year of 1946 and a median of roughly 1,432 square feet tell you most of what drives price here. This is a condition-and-character market, not a square-footage market. With homes spanning 1905 to 2020, two houses on the same block can trade far apart depending on renovation status, systems, and original detail, so the single median price masks a wide spread.

About 68% of homes here are homesteaded, which points to owner occupants who tend to hold rather than flip. That usually means steadier inventory and less speculative churn. For a buyer, expect to underwrite each property on its own merits — age, updates, and structural condition matter more than any neighborhood average. For a seller, the premium goes to homes where the work is already done and documented.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Riverside Terrace Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 11, 2026

Riverside Terrace right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 November 11, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 11, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

With 107 homes and a build range stretching more than a century, Riverside Terrace rewards buyers who read individual properties closely rather than trusting a blended average. The compact median footprint means space is at a premium, and price tracks condition more than size.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who value historic character and a compact footprint over maximum square footage
  • Buyers with a renovation budget and patience to underwrite an older home's systems
  • Long-term owners looking for a stable, mostly homesteaded pocket rather than a quick flip

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need turnkey new construction with modern layouts and minimal maintenance
  • Buyers prioritizing large square footage above all else
  • Buyers who want to skip detailed inspections and condition-based pricing

The market around Riverside Terrace

Riverside Terrace is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32205, 212 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 4,325 homes are active and 1,470 pending (25% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Riverside Terrace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Riverside Terrace

Live MLS inventory for Riverside Terrace. 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.

Active and pending Riverside Terrace listings as of 2026-11-11, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Riverside Terrace Jacksonville Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Riverside Terrace Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 1164 Day Avenue · $374,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 1, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • West Riverside · Elementary
  • Riverside · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Riverside Terrace listings 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 Riverside Terrace address.

If we were buying in Riverside Terrace 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Riverside Terrace.

Best Buy
Buyers who want character and location in an established, mostly owner-occupied pocket.
Biggest Risk
A 1946 median build means age-related systems and condition costs vary widely.
Sweet Spot
A renovated older home where the major systems are already updated and documented.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready square footage and want to skip due diligence on older construction.

An older housing stock with a wide condition curve

The defining fact here is age. A median year built of 1946 means a large share of this stock predates modern electrical, plumbing, and framing standards. That is not a strike against the community — older homes here carry detail and scale that new construction rarely matches — but it does mean inspections, insurance, and renovation budgets deserve real scrutiny before you commit.

The 1905-to-2020 build range signals scattered infill and rebuilds among the historic homes, so you will find genuine variety within a small area. The median footprint of about 1,432 square feet keeps most homes modest in size, which favors buyers who prize location and character over sheer volume.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this age-driven, the deal lives in the details — the sewer line, the roof, the panel, the foundation. We walk these homes with a critical eye, help you separate cosmetic updates from structural ones, and price accordingly. That candor protects buyers from overpaying for a fresh coat of paint and helps sellers prove the value of work that is genuinely done.

Riverside Terrace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want character and location in an established, mostly owner-occupied pocket.
Biggest advantageA high homestead share near 68% points to stability and steady inventory.
Biggest riskA 1946 median build means age-related systems and condition costs vary widely.
Sweet spotA renovated older home where the major systems are already updated and documented.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready square footage and want to skip due diligence on older construction.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Riverside Terrace

Homes in Riverside Terrace 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. 1 on record.

Recent Developments in Riverside Terrace

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

  1. October 2026
    Development

    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 less than a mile northeast of Riverside Terrace.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. October 2026
    Civic

    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 less than a mile east of Riverside Terrace.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  3. 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 site is about 1 mile northeast of Riverside Terrace.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  4. 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 2 miles northeast of Riverside Terrace.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  5. September 2026
    Development

    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 less than a mile northeast of Riverside Terrace.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  6. 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 site is about 2 miles east of Riverside Terrace.

    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

Is Riverside Terrace a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Riverside Terrace leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Riverside Terrace?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 59 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Riverside Terrace (public records).
What share of Riverside Terrace is owner-occupied?
65% of Riverside Terrace parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Riverside Terrace built?
Homes in Riverside Terrace were built between 1905 and 2020, with a median year built of 1947 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Riverside Terrace?
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Buyers who value historic character and a compact footprint over maximum square footageExcellent fit
Buyers with a renovation budget and patience to underwrite an older home's systemsExcellent fit
Long-term owners looking for a stable, mostly homesteaded pocket rather than a quick flipExcellent fit
Buyers who need turnkey new construction with modern layouts and minimal maintenanceProbably not
Buyers prioritizing large square footage above all elseProbably not
Buyers who want to skip detailed inspections and condition-based pricingProbably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32205))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-11
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (17 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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