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Ortega & Avondale

Riverfront Homes in Ortega, Avondale & Riverside

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The west bank is Riverside, Avondale and Ortega: the 1900s-to-1920s river estates along Riverside Avenue and St. Johns Avenue, the Ortega River and its yacht clubs, and Ortega Forest. The listings below report river frontage or river access per the MLS in MLS areas 031, 032 and 033.

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Market Snapshot

As of October 1, 2026, the median list price in riverfront homes in Ortega, Avondale & Riverside is $640,000 across 23 active listings, averaging $414/sqft; recent MLS-recorded sales show a median sold price of $1.0M across 19 closings.

Median List Price: $640,000
Avg. Price / Sq Ft: $414/sqft
Median Sold (12 mo, MLS): $1.0M; 19 sales
Active Listings: 23
HOA Dues: ~$1,174/mo typical; 15 of 23 listings carry dues

What’s for sale: 21 homes (median $589,000) · 2 multi-family (median $1.5M)

Market stats are based on similar homes in riverfront homes in Ortega, Avondale & Riverside, including 19 recent recorded sales — they may not include listings or sales that aren't comparable to this market. Sourced from the MLS; refreshed regularly.

riverfront homes in Ortega, Avondale & Riverside Home Values

The MLS-recorded sales above are what homes in riverfront homes in Ortega, Avondale & Riverside actually sell for — and the comp set your future buyer will see. Own a home here? This page updates with every new listing, price change, and recorded sale, so following it is the simplest way to watch your equity. There’s no automated estimate on this site — when you want a real number, Krista prepares it personally against these sales.

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This market, from the inside

West-bank river homes are historic-district homes first: the preservation review governs the exterior, the bulkhead and dock carry their own permits, and the 2017 crest reached these streets too. I run all of it before an offer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ortega River the same as the St. Johns?

No. The Ortega River is a tributary that joins the St. Johns at the Ortega Point; its frontage is calmer water with the marinas and yacht clubs, and the MLS lists it as river frontage too. The St. Johns frontage along Riverside and Avondale is open water with the bigger views and the bigger surge exposure.

Does riverfront always mean dock access?

No. The MLS separates river frontage, river access and navigable water, and dock rights depend on the bulkhead, the permits and the depth at the specific lot. I confirm what a listing actually allows before you fall for the view.

Looking for riverfront homes in Ortega, Avondale & Riverside?

I’ll send new listings the moment they hit the market and walk through the details that don’t show up in the MLS — water access, HOA rules, what a feature really costs to maintain.

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The San Marco, Riverside & Avondale hub

Jacksonville’s historic districts on both banks of the St. Johns: San Marco and St. Nicholas on the Southbank, Riverside, Avondale and Ortega on the west, Springfield north of downtown, with the pre-1940 inventory live.