Irongate vs Sherwood Forest
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Irongate | Sherwood Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $255K | $165K |
| Price per sq ft | $168 | $124 |
| Avg days on market | 37 days | 49 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -13% |
| Recent closings | 43 | 45 |
The verdict
Irongate carries the higher median price — about 55% above Sherwood Forest. Homes in Irongate sell faster (37 days on market vs 49). Irongate is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Irongate | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 11 |
| Under contract | 15 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $243K to $344K | $95K to $260K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 8 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Irongate homes for sale · Sherwood Forest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Irongate | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 90 | 482 |
| Built | 1924–2024 (median 2024.0) | 1952–2021 (median 1961.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,122 sq ft | 1,313 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 21% | 55% |
| Vacant lots | 112 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Irongate | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,373 sq ft | 1,274 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
| Irongate | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pickett | not reported |
| Middle | Jean Ribault | 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 $165K vs $255K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Irongate; Sherwood Forest trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Irongate (37 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
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 Irongate more expensive than Sherwood Forest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Irongate is $255,000 versus $165,000 in Sherwood Forest, about 55% higher.
Which has newer homes, Irongate or Sherwood Forest?
Irongate: its homes were built 1924–2024 with a median year of 2024.0, versus a median of 1961.0 in Sherwood Forest (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Irongate. The typical home there is 2,122 sq ft of living area, versus 1,313 sq ft in Sherwood Forest.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Irongate — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in Sherwood Forest.
What high schools serve Irongate and Sherwood Forest?
Listings in Irongate 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: Irongate homes, photos & schools · Sherwood Forest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.