Riverside Homes in St. Johns County

A locally owned Jacksonville builder with both community and fully custom divisions.

About Riverside Homes

Riverside Homes is a locally owned Jacksonville homebuilder led by owners Matt Roberts and Chris Wood, built around a relationship-driven, service-first reputation rather than national-builder scale. That local ownership shows up in community involvement — Riverside has been named a Jacksonville Magazine “Company with Heart” four years running.

The builder runs two distinct divisions. Riverside Homes builds semi-custom floor plans within established communities, while Riverside Homes Custom is a luxury division that builds fully bespoke homes on a buyer’s own lot. Riverside Homes Custom is a member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program and built the 2019 Southern Living Idea House on Crane Island — a national showcase home — along with multiple Best of Houzz awards for design and customer service.

In St. Johns County specifically, Riverside builds in SilverLeaf, a large no-CDD master plan, and at RiverTown, the St. Johns River waterfront community, where it has offered custom riverfront lots with private boat slip access. It has also built sections in Nocatee, the top-selling master plan straddling the Ponte Vedra and St. Johns line.

Riverside Homes Communities in St. Johns County

SilverLeaf

Pricing varies by phase

Single-family homes

One of St. Johns County’s largest master plans and a notable exception to the area’s typical CDD fees — SilverLeaf carries no CDD assessment.

RiverTown (Riverside at RiverTown)

Custom & semi-custom

Estate and custom homes

Waterfront homesites along the St. Johns River with boat slip access in select sections, built through Riverside Homes Custom for buyers who want estate-level finishes and river views.

Nocatee

Pricing varies by phase

Single-family homes

Riverside has built in sections of Nocatee, the region’s top-selling master-planned community, though active availability shifts as phases sell out.

Build on Your Own Lot

Custom pricing

Fully custom homes

Riverside Homes Custom builds on privately owned land throughout St. Johns, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties, with a complimentary site evaluation before design begins.

Why Buyers Consider Riverside Homes

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Locally Owned

A Jacksonville-based builder with local decision-makers, not a national call center.

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Southern Living Pedigree

Riverside Homes Custom built the 2019 Southern Living Idea House and holds multiple Best of Houzz awards.

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Two Paths to a Home

Choose a semi-custom plan in an established community, or go fully custom on your own lot.

Considering a Riverside Homes Build?

Custom builds in particular involve a very different contract and timeline than a standard community home. Josh Rogers and the F3 Home Team help St. Johns County buyers navigate either path — at no cost to you, since the builder pays the buyer’s agent commission.

Talk to Josh Before You Sign

Frequently Asked Questions About Riverside Homes

What’s the difference between Riverside Homes and Riverside Homes Custom?

Riverside Homes builds semi-custom floor plans within established communities like SilverLeaf and Nocatee. Riverside Homes Custom is the builder’s luxury division, building fully bespoke homes on a buyer’s own lot, with a Southern Living Custom Builder Program pedigree.

Can Riverside Homes build on land I already own in St. Johns County?

Yes, through the Build On Your Lot program. Riverside Homes Custom builds on privately owned land in St. Johns, Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties, starting with a complimentary site evaluation to confirm your lot and chosen floor plan are a good match.

Does SilverLeaf really have no CDD fee?

SilverLeaf is commonly cited as a notable exception among large St. Johns County master plans in not carrying a CDD assessment, unlike many neighboring communities. Always confirm the current fee structure directly with the community and your closing documents before buying.

Pricing, floor plans, and community availability change frequently and are set by Riverside Homes, not by Josh Rogers or F3 Home Team. Verify current pricing, CDD/HOA fees, and school zoning directly with Riverside Homes and the St. Johns County School District before making decisions.