Riviera Estates
Homes for Sale in Green Cove Springs, FL
All 404 homes for sale in Green Cove Springs, FL · median $381,386 · 399 homes for sale in 32043 · Clay County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 59 closed sales in Riviera Estates in Green Cove Springs, FL since 2002, the most recent in June 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $335,000 to $505,000 (median $419,755), on homes of 1,729 to 2,652 sq ft. Across Green Cove Springs as a whole, 803 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $357,291, 59 median days on market, with 219 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,320 ($5,720 with the full homestead exemption).
The defining feature of Riviera Estates is age spread. With homes built anywhere from 1900 to 2024 and a median build year of 1995, this isn't a single-vintage subdivision — it's a stretch of Green Cove Springs where a century-old structure can sit near something finished last year. That range is what actually drives price here: condition, updates, and how much work a given home still needs matter more than any neighborhood-wide number.
For buyers, that means underwriting each property on its own merits rather than assuming a going rate. For sellers, it means a well-updated home can separate itself from tired inventory, but you have to prove the condition — the market here rewards specifics, not averages. With 307 homes in the count and a homestead share just above 61%, this reads as a primarily owner-occupied area rather than an investor block.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Riviera Estates 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
Riviera Estates in Green Cove Springs (Clay County) is less a uniform development than a broad slice of housing stock, with a median living area near 1,892 square feet and build years spanning more than a century. The through-line is variety, not conformity.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 43 homes in Riviera Estates that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1973 and 2023 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 1,949 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 12 qualified sales in Riviera Estates across 2024–2025 (10 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $419,800 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Riviera Estates is best for.
Best for
- Owner-occupant buyers planning to homestead and stay for the long term
- Buyers open to an older home who will budget for updates and inspection
- Those seeking a mid-size home around 1,900 square feet without paying new-construction premiums
Probably not for
- Buyers who want same-year, same-builder uniformity and easy comparable pricing
- Investors chasing high turnover and rental churn rather than an owner-occupied area
- Anyone unwilling to underwrite condition on a home built decades before others nearby
The market around Riviera Estates
Riviera Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32043, 543 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Green Cove Springs.
Across Clay County, 1,290 homes are active and 439 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32043 (Green Cove Springs), 1,139 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $336K ($183/sq ft), down 4.0% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 265 active and 110 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32043 housing market and the Clay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Riviera Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Riviera Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riviera Estates 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 Riviera Estates.
One name, many vintages
The 1900-to-2024 build range is the number to sit with. Practically, it tells you two homes on paper-similar lots can differ enormously in systems, layout, and remaining life on roof and mechanicals. A median build year of 1995 puts the center of gravity in mid-1990s construction, but the tails matter — older stock can carry charm and deferred maintenance in equal measure, while the newest homes command a premium for exactly that reason.
At a median of roughly 1,892 living square feet, most homes here land in a practical mid-size footprint rather than at either extreme. The owner-occupied lean — homestead share just over 61% — suggests turnover is driven more by life changes than by churn, which tends to keep inventory measured. Buyers should budget inspection time generously; the age variety makes a thorough walk-through the single most valuable step.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riviera Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In an area this varied, the value is in reading each home correctly — matching build vintage, condition, and square footage to what you're actually paying for. We price and evaluate property by property rather than leaning on a neighborhood average, and we'll tell you plainly when a listing's condition doesn't justify its ask or when an older home is worth the work.
Riviera Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Riviera Estates buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Riviera Estates sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Riviera Estates, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Clay 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 · Clay 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32043)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (59 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- County Road 209 (3 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Riviera Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32043; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Clay High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 33 nearby communities)
- Lake Asbury Junior High School · Junior High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 18 nearby communities)
- Lake Asbury Elementary School · elementary (verify zoning) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Charles E. Bennett Elementary School · PreK-6 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
- Green Cove Springs Junior High School · 7-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).