Hansen Creek vs Sherwood Forest
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Hansen Creek | Sherwood Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $265K | $148K |
| Price per sq ft | $184 | $127 |
| Avg days on market | 63 days | 63 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 5.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -13% |
| Recent closings | 40 | 40 |
The verdict
Hansen Creek carries the higher median price — about 79% above Sherwood Forest. Hansen Creek is the tighter market on inventory (3.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Hansen Creek and Sherwood Forest are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Hansen Creek | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32218 | 32208, 32034 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 7 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 17 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 19 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 26 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Hansen Creek | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 17 |
| Under contract | 5 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $225K to $286K | $57K to $260K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 10 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hansen Creek homes for sale · Sherwood Forest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hansen Creek | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 619 |
| Built | n/a | 1916–2024 (median 1961) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,307 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 52% |
| Vacant lots | 82 | 11 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hansen Creek | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,492 sq ft | 1,228 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Hansen Creek | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Garden City | not reported |
| Middle | Highlands | Jean Ribault |
| High school | Jean Ribault | Jean Ribault |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Sherwood Forest is the lower entry point (median $148K vs $265K).
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Hansen Creek more expensive than Sherwood Forest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hansen Creek is $265,000 versus $148,000 in Sherwood Forest, about 79% higher.
How far apart are Hansen Creek and Sherwood Forest?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hansen Creek — sellers there received 92.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.1% in Sherwood Forest.
What high schools serve Hansen Creek and Sherwood Forest?
Listings in Hansen Creek most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Sherwood Forest report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hansen Creek homes, photos & schools · Sherwood Forest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.