Kings Preserve vs Sherwood Forest
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-06.
| Metric | Kings Preserve | Sherwood Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $328K | $165K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $124 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 48 days |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 5.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | -13% |
| Recent closings | 45 | 41 |
The verdict
Kings Preserve carries the higher median price — about 99% above Sherwood Forest. Homes in Sherwood Forest sell faster (48 days on market vs 54). Kings Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (3.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Kings Preserve and Sherwood Forest are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Kings Preserve | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32219 | 32034, 32208 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 10 mi | 7 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Amelia Island (south end) | 19 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 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
| Kings Preserve | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 17 |
| Under contract | 4 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $450K | $60K to $260K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 14 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Kings Preserve homes for sale · Sherwood Forest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Kings Preserve | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 26 | 659 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1916–2024 (median 1961) |
| Typical living area | 1,840 sq ft | 1,301 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 2% | 53% |
| Vacant lots | 146 | 11 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Kings Preserve | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.7% | 93.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,842 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
| Kings Preserve | Sherwood Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dinsmore | 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 $165K vs $328K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Kings Preserve; Sherwood Forest trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sherwood Forest (48 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 Kings Preserve more expensive than Sherwood Forest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Kings Preserve is $328,000 versus $165,000 in Sherwood Forest, about 99% higher.
How far apart are Kings Preserve and Sherwood Forest?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Kings Preserve or Sherwood Forest?
Kings Preserve: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1961 in Sherwood Forest (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Kings Preserve. The typical home there is 1,840 sq ft of living area, versus 1,301 sq ft in Sherwood Forest.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Kings Preserve — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.9% in Sherwood Forest.
What high schools serve Kings Preserve and Sherwood Forest?
Listings in Kings Preserve 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: Kings Preserve homes, photos & schools · Sherwood Forest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.