Ortega Forest in Jacksonville

Ortega Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 265 homes for sale in 32210 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32210
271 homesBuilt 1946–2019Median sale $595K
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Live Market Pulse
58/100
Market Heat
Normal for Ortega Forest
2013 → 2026 · 82 at the 2021 peak
0 is Ortega Forest's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 58. How it's scored

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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Ortega Forest in Jacksonville, FL has 4 homes for sale and 3 pending, asking from $455,000 to $650,000 (median $530,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-10-20, 23 recorded sales closed at a median of $595,000, $257 per square foot, a median 18 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (-16% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1948–1972; 4 listings state no HOA; none of the 19 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 16 ft). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,630 ($9,900 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of the Ortega master-planned community in Jacksonville, FL — see all Ortega homes for sale (55 listings across 18 villages and sections in the MLS).

Last 30 days in Ortega Forest: 1 new listing (median asking $465,000), 3 under contract right now, 3 closed sales (median $700,000). As of October 20, 2026, realMLS.

Live · Ortega Forest Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$595K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 15.9% vs the prior 12 months
-15.9% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 23 and 18 sales in the two windows
$257/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $276 in 2025
97.6%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.2%
+153%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $235K median in 2012
Tempo
2.2mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
18days
Median DOM · closed
13 days at the 2022 low
43%
Under contract
Duval: 26% (1,562 of 5,946)
4 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
23
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 28 a year
Ownership and context
86%
Owner-occupied · Ortega Forest
232 of 271 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
14%
Non-owner-occupied · Ortega Forest
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
271
Homes in the community
271 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
11
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $775K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1946–2019
Years homes were built
median 1958 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2,347sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
8.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 23 of 271 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ortega Forest

Live MLS inventory for Ortega Forest. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Ortega Forest listings as of 2026-10-20, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 14, 2026

Ortega Forest prices off the home, not the neighborhood story: median living area here runs 2,748 square feet, on a housing stock built anywhere from 1938 to 2024 with a median build year of 1958. That spread of eras and sizes is the real driver of the $615,000 median ($257.58/sqft) — a mid-century home on a large lot prices very differently than a newer build a few streets over, and with only 20 closings in the current window, a handful of outlier sales can move the median more than they would in a higher-volume market.

Right now posture is thin on both sides: a single active listing against 875 total homes in the neighborhood, with a market heat score of 48 — read as roughly balanced rather than tilted hard to either buyer or seller. Median days on market sits at 29, just under a month, which is normal pace for a well-priced home here. The median price is down 18% year over year, which in a 20-closing sample is as likely to reflect which specific homes sold as any real repricing — worth digging into the individual comps before reading it as a market call.

Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Ortega Forest Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of October 20, 2026

Ortega Forest right now

🟡 Balanced market. 2.2 months of supply and 43% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of October 20, 2026. Confidence: Very High (7 active and pending listings, 23 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($595K) is down 15.9% from the prior 12 months ($708K) and up 153% since 2012. With about 28 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 realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 20. Confidence: High (23 and 18 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Ortega Forest market snapshot (as of October 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $595K ($257 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 18 days on market for closed sales, and 2.2 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 16% from the prior 12 months and up 153% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (23 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32210 (Jacksonville), 865 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $220K ($154/sq ft), down 2.0% year over year, with a median 39 days on market. Right now 196 active and 68 pending listings put supply at about 9.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32210 housing market and the Duval County market.

County records show 11 qualified sales in Ortega Forest across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $775,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Flood zones in Ortega Forest: of 11 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Jacksonville.

Ortega Forest is a community of 271 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1946 and 2019 (median 1958), with a median living area of about 2,931 square feet. 86% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A 875-home pocket of Duval County with housing stock spanning nearly a century of construction (1938-2024, median year built 1958), which means lot size, square footage, and condition vary block to block far more than the median price alone suggests.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a larger home (median 2,748 sqft) and are comfortable evaluating an older housing stock -- median year built 1958 -- on a case-by-case basis.
  • Sellers holding a long-term, owner-occupied home who want a valuation grounded in the specific recent comps rather than a blended neighborhood average.
  • Buyers with the patience to wait out thin inventory (currently one active listing) for the right home rather than needing several options to choose from today.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to compare several active listings side by side before deciding -- there is currently only one home on the market.
  • Buyers relying on an automated price estimate rather than a hand-prepared valuation, given how much the 20-closing sample can swing on which homes happened to sell.
  • Buyers set on new construction -- the housing stock here has a median year built of 1958, with the newest homes reaching only as recent as 2024 at the top of the range.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 20 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($595K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($708K) IS the -15.9% one-year change.

Windows contain 17 to 39 sales each (23 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 15.9% year over year; up 153% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M$3M2k5k8k
657 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$200$25020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $120 in 2012 to a $276 peak in 2025; $257 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
2040608020122014201620182020202220242026
13 days at the 2022 low; 18 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.6% now vs Duval 96.2%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0204020122014201620182020202220242026
17 to 39 a year; 23 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Ortega Forest vs Duval
100200300Duval +182%Ortega Forest +153%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
82 at the 2021 peak, 10 in the troughs, 58 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32210 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).

Ortega Forest Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Ortega Forest is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $530,000, and homes go under contract in about 43 days.

2.2
Months supply
$530,000
Median list
$670,000
Median sold
$266
Per sqft
43
Days on mkt
4/3/22
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32210 ZIP is $220,477, about 23.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · 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.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Ortega Forest

Sources: Ortega Forest Association. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Ortega Forest are close: the nearest dining is about 2 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Ortega Forest with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

Ortega Island0.3 mi away · 17 homes, built 1989–18Country Club0.5 mi awayMOMagnolia Oaks0.7 mi away · 12 homes, built 1979–02OBOrtega Boulevard Con0.7 mi away · 1 for saleVilla Ortega0.8 mi away · 11 homes, built 2013–15Ortega Jacksonville Duval0.8 mi away · median $608K, 24 sales/12 moHills Of Ortega0.8 mi awayOSOrtega Shores0.8 mi away · 26 homes, built 1960–22

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Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • John Stockton Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public K-5
  • Lake Shore Middle SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 6-8
  • Riverside High SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 9-12

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Ortega Forest address.

Recent Developments in Ortega Forest

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ortega Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

Dev Momentum81/100 · High
  1. October 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.

    The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.

    What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Ortega Forest.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. September 2026
    Development

    Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle

    Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.

    What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Ortega Forest.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  3. September 2026
    Development

    Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla

    The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.

    What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Ortega Forest.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  4. July 2026
    Development

    JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville

    Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The site is about 3 miles southwest of Ortega Forest.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  5. June 2026
    Development

    Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center

    Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 10 miles west of Ortega Forest.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. April 2026
    Development

    Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building

    Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.

    What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 10 miles west of Ortega Forest.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

If we were buying in Ortega Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Ortega Forest.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers dealing in larger, older-stock homes who want a valuation built from actual comparable closings, not a blended average.
Biggest Risk
Only 20 closings in the current window means the median can swing on mix alone, and the 18% year-over-year drop should be checked against the specific comps before it is read as a trend.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating a wide range of home ages (1938-2024) on their individual merits rather than shopping to a single expected price point.
Avoid If
You need a deep pool of active listings to compare against -- inventory here is currently down to a single active home.

Reading a Thin Market

Two numbers in this snapshot pull in opposite directions and both are true at once: median price is up 146% since 2012, but down 18% over the past year. The long-run gain reflects over a decade of market movement across many more transactions; the year-over-year figure is drawn from just 20 closings, a small enough sample that mix -- which specific homes happened to close -- matters as much as any shift in underlying value. Neither number should be read in isolation.

The current inventory picture reinforces that this is not a high-volume market to read casually: one active listing against 875 total homes. With homestead exemptions filed on 86.4% of the housing stock, most of this inventory is owner-occupied rather than held as investment or rental property, which is part of why so little comes to market at any given time. When something does list, it tends to move -- 29 median days on market -- but buyers and sellers alike are working with a small data set, not a deep, liquid pipeline of comparable sales.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ortega Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation9.1/10
Recent Direction2.0/10
Liquidity & Demand7.8/10
Owner Commitment8.6/10
Pricing Power8.4/10

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 5 factors (7.2). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +153% since 2012; Recent Direction -15.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.2 months of supply; Owner Commitment 86% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 20 closings behind the current median and a single home active at any given time, this is not a neighborhood where a generic online estimate holds up -- the spread in home age (1938 to 2024) and living area around a 2,748 sqft median means two comparable-looking closings can price very differently. That is exactly the kind of market where a hand-prepared valuation, built off the specific home and the specific recent comps rather than a blended average, is worth the extra step before pricing a listing or writing an offer.

Ortega Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers dealing in larger, older-stock homes who want a valuation built from actual comparable closings, not a blended average.
Biggest advantageSubstantial living space by median -- 2,748 sqft -- on lots shaped by decades-old original development.
Biggest riskOnly 20 closings in the current window means the median can swing on mix alone, and the 18% year-over-year drop should be checked against the specific comps before it is read as a trend.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating a wide range of home ages (1938-2024) on their individual merits rather than shopping to a single expected price point.
Avoid ifYou need a deep pool of active listings to compare against -- inventory here is currently down to a single active home.

What it really costs to own in Ortega Forest

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxCurrent owners' bills run a median of $5,654/yr across 11 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-20). Buy at today's median asking price of $530,000 and the first-year bill resets to about $8,700 with homestead (Duval County total millage 17.865 mills, FY2025-26, Duval County Property Appraiser 2025 final millage chart; Duval County School Board FY2025-26 adopted millage); municipal and district millage vary within the county.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Duval County is $1,315/yr (2,001 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 11 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes).
Roof and ageMedian build year 1957 across 12 listings. An original roof here would be about 69 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

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HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Ortega Forest homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Ortega Forest.
In short
  • No CDD
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Ortega Forest is served by the Ortega Forest Neighborhood Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with voluntary annual household contributions of $75, used to maintain and beautify the neighborhood's three entrances. This is a voluntary neighborhood association, not a mandatory HOA with deeded covenants shown on the site.

Page states no CDD.

Flood & Insurance Context

Of 11 sampled listing addresses in this community: 100% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C).

Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=11) · as of 2026-10

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ortega Forest sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Ortega Forest

Homes in Ortega Forest 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. 23 on record.

Ortega Forest key facts
LocationJacksonville, Duval County, FL · ZIP 32210
Homes in the community271 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1946–2019 (median 1958)
Typical living area2,931 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersSuburban, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Curbs, Firewall(s), Fishing, Security Gate
Sale prices, last 12 months$595,000 median across 23 closed sales · $257 per sq ft · -15.9% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)18 median
For sale right now4 active, 3 pending · median asking $530,000 · 2.2 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share86%
Zoned public schoolsJohn Stockton Elementary School (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Lake Shore Middle School (C, FLDOE 2025-26); Riverside High School (C, FLDOE 2025-26)

Data as of October 20, 2026. Data provided by realMLS; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ortega Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ortega-forest-jacksonville, data as of October 20, 2026.

Just listed in Ortega Forest

The newest homes for sale in Ortega Forest right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS Oct 20, 2026. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Ortega Forest Jacksonville Right Now (7)

All 7 active and pending Ortega Forest Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Ortega Forest?
The median sale price in Ortega Forest was $595K over the 12 months ending October 20, 2026 (23 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Ortega Forest take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending October 20, 2026 took a median 18 days on market (23 sales, realMLS).
Is Ortega Forest a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of October 20, 2026, Ortega Forest is roughly balanced: 2.2 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Ortega Forest?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 271 homes in Ortega Forest (public records).
What share of Ortega Forest is owner-occupied?
86% of Ortega Forest parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Ortega Forest built?
Homes in Ortega Forest were built between 1946 and 2019, with a median year built of 1958 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Ortega Forest home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 153% since 2012, from $235K to $595K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Ortega Forest?
Ortega Forest is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically John Stockton Elementary School, Lake Shore Middle School and Riverside High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Ortega Forest?
The best agent for Ortega Forest is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Ortega Forest.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Ortega Forest?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ortega Forest and the wider Jacksonville area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ortega Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Ortega Forest, and what county is it in?
Ortega Forest is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32210. The community's center is about 6 miles southwest of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Ortega Forest from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 6 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 19 miles from the Atlantic beach at Jacksonville Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Is Ortega Forest in a flood zone?
No, for the homes we can see: all 11 homes we sampled in Ortega Forest sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X), where a lender does not require flood insurance. Flood zones are drawn parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on FEMA's flood map before you close; the flood section on this page shows the community's mix.
Is Ortega Forest a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Ortega Forest: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $595K (23 sales), 89% above the Jacksonville median of $315K; homes took a median 18 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 271 homes, 86% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); listings report John Stockton Elementary School (A), Lake Shore Middle School (C), Riverside High School (C) as the zoned schools, with FLDOE grades for 2025-26; supply is 2.2 months at the current sales pace, which favors sellers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers who want a larger home (median 2,748 sqft) and are comfortable evaluating an older housing stock -- median year built 1958 -- on a case-by-case basis.Excellent fit
Sellers holding a long-term, owner-occupied home who want a valuation grounded in the specific recent comps rather than a blended neighborhood average.Excellent fit
Buyers with the patience to wait out thin inventory (currently one active listing) for the right home rather than needing several options to choose from today.Excellent fit
Buyers who need to compare several active listings side by side before deciding -- there is currently only one home on the market.Probably not
Buyers relying on an automated price estimate rather than a hand-prepared valuation, given how much the 20-closing sample can swing on which homes happened to sell.Probably not
Buyers set on new construction -- the housing stock here has a median year built of 1958, with the newest homes reaching only as recent as 2024 at the top of the range.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32210/32244))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (657 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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Thinking of selling in Ortega Forest? 23 recorded closings; median 18 days on market (window ending 2026-10-20). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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