Riverwoods
Homes for Sale in Ponte Vedra, FL
All 221 homes for sale in Ponte Vedra, FL · median $649,999 · 183 homes for sale in 32081 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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Riverwoods is a community in Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County, FL (ZIP 32081). Across Ponte Vedra as a whole, 848 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $689,950, 60 median days on market, with 186 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,290 ($8,770 with the full homestead exemption).
Riverwoods sits in Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County, and the useful thing to understand up front is that price here is driven far more by the individual home than by any neighborhood-wide number. Without a wide inventory to average against, condition, lot, and updates do most of the work in setting where a given property lands. Treat any single sale as a data point, not a benchmark.
For buyers, that means underwriting each home on its own merits rather than assuming a going rate. For sellers, it means presentation and condition are your leverage — the market here rewards a house that shows well and punishes deferred maintenance more than a larger, deeper market would. Come in with a clear read on comparable condition, not just comparable square footage.
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 Riverwoods 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
Riverwoods is a Ponte Vedra address in St. Johns County, which puts it inside one of Northeast Florida's most established coastal-corridor markets. It reads as a smaller, home-by-home community rather than a high-turnover subdivision.
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 Riverwoods is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a Ponte Vedra location within St. Johns County
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on condition and lot rather than a market average
- Sellers with a well-kept home willing to compete on presentation
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a broad selection to compare before committing
- Buyers wanting a clear, predictable per-foot price to anchor an offer
- Sellers unwilling to invest in condition before listing
The market around Riverwoods
Riverwoods is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32081, 308 homes are on the market and 34% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Ponte Vedra.
Across St. Johns County, 2,025 homes are active and 882 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32081 (Ponte Vedra), 898 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $669K ($281/sq ft), up 3.3% year over year, with a median 59 days on market. Right now 190 active and 75 pending listings put supply at about 2.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32081 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Riverwoods specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Riverwoods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods.
What actually moves value in Riverwoods
The Ponte Vedra location does a lot of the heavy lifting: proximity to the coast, the county's road and retail corridors, and the broader St. Johns County market all support demand. But inside Riverwoods, value separates on condition and lot far more than on any published price signal. Two similar floor plans can price apart based purely on updates and how the property presents.
Because this is not a deep, fast-moving inventory, expect price discovery to be a negotiation between a specific buyer and a specific home rather than a settled market rate. That cuts both ways — a well-kept home can command a premium, and a tired one can sit until it is repriced or improved. Plan your strategy around the specific property in front of you.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riverwoods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a home-by-home market like Riverwoods, the edge is local judgment: knowing how a specific property compares in condition, what recent activity actually tells you, and where a fair number sits when there is no thick comp set to lean on. We price and negotiate from the property in front of us, and we will tell you plainly when a listing is overreaching or when a home is worth stretching for.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-03 |
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 Riverwoods
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Riverwoods, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Pusser's in Ponte Vedra Beach to reopen as Craig's Beach House after renovation
Pusser's Caribbean Bar & Grille at 816 State Road A1A in the Shoppes of Veranda is being renovated and will become Craig's Beach House. The venue plans an expanded menu and an enhanced sports bar experience, and remains open during a transition expected to take a few months. Pusser's has operated there for almost 20 years.
What it may mean for the marketThe rebrand refreshes an established dining and gathering spot along the A1A corridor near TPC without adding new retail footprint. The project is about 6 miles south of Riverwoods, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 8 miles south of Riverwoods.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The project is about 13 miles southwest of Riverwoods, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 10 miles northwest of Riverwoods.
Source: News4JAX - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 12 miles south of Riverwoods, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 10 miles northwest of Riverwoods.
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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