Rivertown
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Riverside At Rivertown in St. Johns, FL has 60 homes for sale and 56 pending, asking from $250,000 to $1,275,000 (median $499,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-10, 173 recorded sales closed at a median of $551,252, $242 per square foot, a median 52 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2008–2026 with 86 new construction; 128 of 128 report an HOA (median $4/mo); none of the 98 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 22 ft). At the median price and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,420 ($6,910 with the full homestead exemption).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Rivertown
Live MLS inventory for Rivertown. 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 · 35 daysActive and pending Rivertown listings as of 2026-09-10, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Rivertown's median sale price sits at $549,000, working out to roughly $241.85 per square foot -- the per-square-foot figure is the number worth watching, since finish level and condition, not just square footage, are what separate the top and bottom of this market. Pricing has cooled from a year ago, with the median down 6.7% year-over-year, and the typical listing is taking a median of 53.5 days to go under contract, a pace that rewards realistic pricing from day one.
With 1.8 months of supply and 58 active listings against 184 closings in the trailing window, the data classifies this as a seller-leaning market, but a market heat score of 32 tells a more measured story -- this is not a frantic, multiple-offer environment. For sellers, that means pricing to current comps rather than last year's; for buyers, it means there is still room to negotiate on days on market and terms even in a tight-supply community.
Rivertown right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.2 months of supply and 46% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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 September 10, 2026. Confidence: Very High (123 active and pending listings, 173 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($551K) is down 3.3% from the prior 12 months ($570K).Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 10. Confidence: Very High (173 and 173 sales in the two windows).
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Updated September 10, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Rivertown market snapshot (as of September 10, 2026): the median sale price is about $551K ($242 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 52 days on market for closed sales, and 2.2 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (173 closings in the current window).
Rivertown, in St. Johns County, is a realmls-tracked community where supply has stayed thin -- 1.8 months of supply and 58 active listings -- even as year-over-year pricing has pulled back 6.7% from last year's pace.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Rivertown is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget near the $549,000 median who want to compare against actual per-square-foot pricing rather than list-price alone.
- Sellers prepared to price to current comps, given the 6.7% year-over-year pull-back, rather than last year's numbers.
- Buyers comfortable with a moderate search timeline, since typical listings take a median of 53.5 days to go under contract.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to close faster than the market's typical 53-plus day pace.
- Sellers expecting last year's pricing trajectory, given the 6.7% year-over-year decline already recorded.
- Buyers searching a wide inventory pool -- with only 58 active listings, options at any given moment are limited.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 10 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($551K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($570K) IS the -3.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 21 to 173 sales each (173 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
RiverTown Market Scorecard
RiverTown is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $499,500, and homes go under contract in about 26 days.
Typical home value in the 32259 ZIP is $544,710, about 24.2% 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.
Rivertown 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.
Life at Rivertown
- RiverClub amenity center · Community amenity center within RiverTown featuring an amphitheater, playground, and game room.
- RiverHouse amenity center · Amenity center with event/party spaces, an outdoor patio, and a fitness center; part of the shared RiverTown master-planned community amenities.
- RiverCafe · On-site dining facility within the RiverTown amenity complex.
- Trails and open space · Biking trails, riverfront hiking trails, and nature preserves within the RiverTown community.
- Community pool and playground · Riverside at RiverTown subdivision includes a community pool and playground, per the builder's community listing.
Sources: RiverTown Florida (official site); RiverTown Amenities (official site); Jome community listing - Riverside at RiverTown. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Rivertown are close: the nearest shopping is about 7 minutes away.
- 6 Mile Outpost · Shopping7 min
- Antonio's Pizza and Grill · Dining9 min
- Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina · Parks13 min
- Cultivate Tea and Spice Co. · Coffee13 min
- Weedman's Grocery · Groceries16 min
- Kindred Hospital · Health24 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Freedom Crossing Academy (onsite)FLDOE grade A · Public PreK-8
- Bartram Trail High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 9-12
- Liberty Pines AcademyFLDOE grade A · Public K-8
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 St. Johns County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Rivertown address.
Recent Developments in RiverTown
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting RiverTown, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- August 2026Market
RiverTown lands 20th on the RCLCO mid year ranking of top selling master planned communities
Consultant RCLCO placed RiverTown 20th in its mid year 2026 list of top selling master planned communities, crediting 300 home sales so far this year, roughly 3 percent ahead of the same point in 2025. Mattamy Homes is building toward about 4,500 homes at full completion. SilverLeaf, also in northwest St. Johns County, ranked 7th with 575 sales.
What it may mean for the marketAbsorption at this pace could keep builder incentives narrower here than in slower submarkets, though resale sellers may continue competing directly against new inventory.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - July 2026Development
Greenbriar tract at CR 210 and Veterans Parkway trades for 11.1 million dollars
Land planned for a grocery anchored shopping center sold July 15 for 11.1 million dollars to Southeastern, an Augusta, Georgia development firm with a track record building for Kroger, The Home Depot and Dick's Sporting Goods. County review documents describe roughly 77,000 square feet of center anchored by a 61,000 square foot grocery store, plus four outparcels and a fueling station site.
What it may mean for the marketA closed land sale historically moves a grocery concept from speculative to probable, which could shorten daily errand trips for the west side of the RiverTown and Greenbriar corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - March 2026Parks & Amenities
County breaks ground on $23.8 million Greenbriar Park and Library
St. Johns County held a March 10, 2026 groundbreaking for Greenbriar Park and Library at 505 Rally Road, a $23.8 million project that is the third of four sites in the county's regional park initiative. Plans include two softball fields, two baseball fields, pickleball courts, a playground, and a full-service library and community center.
What it may mean for the marketA county-funded park and library within a short drive of RiverTown could add public amenity depth that the community itself does not have to fund, a factor that may support the broader Greenbriar corridor's appeal.
Source: St. Johns County - February 2026Development
Fifth Third Bank branch advances at Shoppes at RiverTown
A sign permit was issued February 13, 2026 for the Fifth Third Bank branch under construction at the Shoppes at RiverTown off Greenbriar Road and Longleaf Pine Parkway, following a roughly $2.5 million building permit issued in October 2025. The branch adds a national bank presence to the Publix-anchored center serving the community.
What it may mean for the marketFinancial services tenants typically follow proven rooftop counts, so this commitment may be read as a vote of confidence in RiverTown's maturing commercial node.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - December 2025Market
Year-end regional update highlights RiverTown's continuing commercial buildout
The Jacksonville Daily Record's 2025 regional development update noted that RiverTown, one of the few Developments of Regional Impact in St. Johns County, has been adding commercial uses including a gas station, retail, office space, and a Publix as the residential program advances. County growth management staff have separately described the community as moving closer to completion.
What it may mean for the marketAs a DRI approaches buildout, new-home competition from the developer gradually winds down, which could shift more activity toward the resale market over time.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - December 2025Retail & Dining
Harris Teeter-size grocery project under review in nearby Greenbriar community
St. Johns County began reviewing plans for a 61,000 square foot grocery store matching the Harris Teeter footprint at Veterans Parkway and County Road 210 West, on land owned by the developer of the master-planned Greenbriar community east of RiverTown. Plans show adjacent retail space, four outparcels, and a fueling station totaling about 77,000 square feet of shopping center space.
What it may mean for the marketA second full-size grocer competing in the northwest county trade area could shorten errand trips for RiverTown households and may signal that retailers expect continued rooftop growth along the Greenbriar corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - August 2025Schools
Hallowes Cove Academy opens inside RiverTown
Hallowes Cove Academy, a roughly $60 million K-8 campus built within RiverTown across from the community's main amenity area, welcomed students for the 2025-26 school year with capacity for about 1,100 students. District officials have indicated the school is expected to transition toward a middle school role once a nearby elementary school opens in the future.
What it may mean for the marketAn in-community campus reduces drive times for school logistics, and new-school capacity historically eases enrollment pressure at surrounding NW St. Johns schools.
Source: News4Jax - July 2025Civic
Wireless tower proposal in RiverTown Vista draws resident input
Plans by Nextower Development Group for a tower of roughly 160 feet near the RiverTown Vista neighborhood drew attention from residents in July 2025, after the county approved an access agreement in May 2025 in conjunction with developer Mattamy Homes. County officials noted the entitlement for towers dates to the development's original zoning and that the site meets the required 250 foot setback from homes.
What it may mean for the marketTelecom infrastructure entitlements embedded in older zoning can resurface as communities build out, and buyers increasingly review such site plans during due diligence.
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.
The Rivertown buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rivertown 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Rivertown.
Price Per Square Foot Is the Real Story
The single most informative number in this snapshot is the $241.85 median price per square foot, because it isolates what buyers are actually paying for space and condition, independent of how large or small any one listing happens to be. At a $549,000 median sale price, that per-square-foot figure says finish level and lot factors are moving the needle here more than square footage alone.
Supply is the other half of the picture: 1.8 months of supply and 58 active listings is a narrow bench, and against 184 closings in the trailing window it points to steady, not explosive, turnover. Combined with a market heat score of 32 and a median 53.5 days on market, the data describes a community that has settled into a slower, more negotiated rhythm than the seller-leaning label alone would suggest.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rivertown. 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 Rivertown 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 3 factors (6.7). Basis: Recent Direction -3.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.2 months of supply; Pricing Power 95.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With supply this thin -- 58 active listings and 1.8 months of supply -- and pricing down 6.7% year-over-year, the raw numbers alone will not tell a buyer or seller where the next contract should land. Momentum tracks this realmls data for Rivertown on an ongoing basis and works through the per-square-foot and days-on-market trends listing by listing, rather than leaning on a single published figure.
Rivertown in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Has a CDD assessment
- HOA reported ~$53/year
- 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.
HOA fees listed at $69+ per month for the Riverside at RiverTown subdivision.
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Flood & Insurance Context
Of 34 sampled listing addresses: 100% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C).
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=34) · as of 2026-08
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Recently off market in Riverside At Rivertown
Homes in Riverside At Rivertown 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. 12 on record.
- 130 Beaufort Court · off market
- 135 Shinnecock Drive · off market
- 146 Saddlebunch Court · off market
- 371 Sir Barton Drive · off market
- 442 Sir Barton Drive · off market
- 56 Cordelle Street · off market
- 67 Downing Drive · off market
- 70 Cordelle Street · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 10, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 10, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (758 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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