Riverwood
Homes for Sale in Hilliard, FL
All 53 homes for sale in Hilliard, FL · median $359,500 · 51 homes for sale in 32046 · Nassau County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Riverwood in Hilliard, FL since 2012, the most recent in April 2026. Across Hilliard as a whole, 120 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $347,900, 57 median days on market, with 52 homes for sale today. At that median and Nassau County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,620 ($4,110 with the full homestead exemption).
Riverwood sits in Hilliard, on the rural side of Nassau County, and price here is driven far more by the individual property than by any neighborhood premium. Lot size, acreage, and the condition of the home do most of the work, so two listings on the same road can be worth very different amounts. Buyers should read each property on its own merits rather than assume a going rate.
This is a thin, condition-sensitive market. That means motivated sellers with a clean, updated home tend to set the pace, while anything needing work sits until the price reflects it. For buyers, patience and a willingness to look past cosmetics can pay off; for sellers, presentation and honest pricing matter more than trying to ride a broader trend.
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 Riverwood right now. These are the 5 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
Riverwood is a Hilliard community in Nassau County where the appeal is rural Northeast Florida living rather than density or walkability. Expect to weigh acreage and home condition heavily, because those are what separate one property from the next here.
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 Riverwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing land and privacy who can budget for well, septic, and rural upkeep
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on condition and acreage rather than a set price point
- Longer-horizon owners who don't need a quick, liquid resale
Probably not for
- Buyers who need short commutes and retail or services within a few minutes
- Buyers wanting a move-in-ready home with no interest in condition trade-offs
- Buyers who need to resell quickly in a deep, fast-moving market
The market around Riverwood
Riverwood is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32046, 66 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Hilliard.
Across Nassau County, 514 homes are active and 162 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 32046 (Hilliard), 67 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $275K ($178/sq ft), down 3.2% year over year, with a median 57 days on market. Right now 23 active and 8 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32046 housing market and the Nassau County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Riverwood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Riverwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riverwood 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 Riverwood.
What actually moves value in Riverwood
Because Hilliard trades on land and setting, the questions that matter most are practical: how much usable acreage comes with the home, how the structure has been maintained, and what access to well, septic, and utilities looks like. These factors swing value more than any single comparable, and they are exactly the things a quick online estimate cannot see.
The location is a real trade-off to understand going in. Riverwood offers space and quiet at the edge of Nassau County, which comes with longer drives to larger retail, services, and employment centers. If you value room and distance from congestion, that trade works in your favor; if you need short commutes and amenities close at hand, it will not.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riverwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-driven and this thin, general averages tell you almost nothing about a specific property. We walk the land, read the systems, and price against what a home actually is rather than a headline figure. That candor cuts both ways: we will tell a seller when the asking price is ahead of the condition, and we will tell a buyer when a listing is not worth chasing.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (4 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.
Recent Developments in Riverwood
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Riverwood, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Port of Fernandina wins $11M federal grant for wharf and flood-control repairs
The U.S. Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development Program awarded $11 million to the Ocean Highway and Port Authority. The money covers rebuilding the upper and lower wharf, crane rail repairs, an underground stormwater system, paving, railroad crossing repairs and shoreline reinforcement. The article ties it to two roughly $5.5 million needs presented by Relay Terminals in May.
What it may mean for the marketDock and drainage upgrades support continued port operations and the freight jobs tied to the Fernandina waterfront. The project is about 19 miles east of Riverwood, elsewhere in Nassau County.
Source: Fernandina Observer - October 2026Civic
Nassau committee proposes data center zoning district with no county incentives
A draft county report released Oct. 21 rejects both a ban and the status quo, proposing a new industrial park-data center zoning district, no county incentives or tax abatements, and disclosure of water and power needs. Siting would prioritize proximity to 500-kilovolt transmission lines, and developers would pay infrastructure costs. Workshops run Oct. 26 and Nov. 9, with a Planning and Zoning hearing Dec. 1 and commission hearings Dec. 14 and Jan. 25 under a June moratorium.
What it may mean for the marketThe rules will determine where large power-and-water-intensive industrial users can locate in western Nassau, shaping future land use and utility demand. The project is about 14 miles east of Riverwood, elsewhere in Nassau County.
Source: Fernandina Observer - September 2026Development
Nassau review committee considers up to 350 lots in Wildlight southern planning area
At its Sept. 1 meeting the Development Review Committee reviewed a residential plan for up to 350 single-family lots south of State Road 200 and west of Liberty Cove, in two phases. The committee also reviewed a 167-lot Liberty Cove Phase 2 plat and a Wild Acres Trail extension to a future county park entrance. A comprehensive plan amendment was expected before commissioners around Sept. 14.
What it may mean for the marketAdded lots near the SR 200 corridor increase future housing supply in Yulee and Fernandina Beach commuting areas. The project is about 13 miles east of Riverwood, elsewhere in Nassau County.
Source: Nassau NewsLine - August 2026Builder Activity
Century Communities adds Hidden Lake and Mills Bridge communities in Nassau County
Century closed on Hidden Lake near Amelia Walk, a planned 275-unit community on 80-foot lots, its second self-developed community in Nassau County. It also plans Mills Bridge, a 144-home community on 40 and 50 foot lots, with sales projected to begin in Q1 2027. Its 247-unit Concourse Crossing in Fernandina Beach sold its last home in Q1 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew-home inventory in the Fernandina Beach area is increasing, with different lot sizes serving different buyer budgets. The project is about 17 miles east of Riverwood, elsewhere in Nassau County.
Source: Nassau NewsLine - July 2026Builder Activity
Wildlight subdivision advances in Yulee as the master-planned community expands
Rayonier's Wildlight master-planned community continued adding residential phases in Yulee in mid-2026, part of a long-range plan that pairs new housing with its commerce park and town center near Interstate 95.
What it may mean for the marketOngoing residential expansion at a large master-planned community adds new supply and amenities in the Yulee area, which can influence pricing and competition for nearby communities. The site is about 7 miles east of Riverwood.
Source: Jax Daily Record - March 2026Development
First Wildlight Commerce Park speculative building opens in Yulee
The first speculative building at Wildlight Commerce Park opened in March 2026, adding move-in-ready industrial and flex space to Rayonier's Wildlight community in Nassau County near Interstate 95 and A1A.
What it may mean for the marketNew employment and commerce space at Wildlight strengthens the live-and-work profile of the Interstate 95 and A1A area in Nassau County, a factor that can support nearby residential demand. The site is about 7 miles east of Riverwood.
Source: Jax 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.
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