Forest Park
Homes for Sale in Englewood, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Photo courtesy of NON MLS (Stellar MLS) · via Stellar MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $289,500, $185 per square foot, a median 85 days on market, sellers accepting 86% of original asking (+19% versus the prior year). At the median price and Charlotte County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.92 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,900 ($4,210 with the full homestead exemption).
Forest Park right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($290K) is up 19.4% from the prior 12 months ($242K) and up 203% since 2012. With about 7 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Medium (7 and 10 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Forest Park market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $290K ($185 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 85 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 19% from the prior 12 months and up 203% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
Forest Park is a community of 64 homes in Englewood, Charlotte County, built between 1920 and 2022 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,126 square feet. 33% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($290K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($242K) IS the +19.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 14 sales each (7 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 1990 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Escambia 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 · Escambia 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.
Forest Park Market Scorecard
Forest Park is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $264,450, and homes go under contract in about 14 days.
Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in FOREST PARK, ENGLEWOOD
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Forest Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Park 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 Forest Park.
A closer look at the Forest Park market
At a median of $185 per square foot, Forest Park prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median up 19% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 85 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 64 homes built between 1920 and 2022, and 33% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Forest Park buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +203% since 2012; Recent Direction +19.4% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 33% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 85.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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 Forest Park buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Forest Park sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Forest Park, 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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Recently off market in FOREST PARK
Homes in FOREST PARK that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 4 on record.
- 100 Jack Road · off market
- 510 Forest Park Dr · off market
- 5503 W Jackson St · off market
- 5555 Mayfair Dr · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32114/32179/32618/32621/32696/33563/33605/33629/33917/33947/33950/33983/34116/34224/34471/34601/99999)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 1990 (171 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 Stellar MLS 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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