Lake Forest vs Springfield
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-08-18.
| Metric | Lake Forest | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $156K | $307K |
| Price per sq ft | $130 | $181 |
| Avg days on market | 89 days | 127 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 6.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | +13% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 41 | 85 |
The verdict
Springfield carries the higher median price — about 97% above Lake Forest. Homes in Lake Forest sell faster (89 days on market vs 127). Lake Forest is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Go deeper on each: Lake Forest homes, photos & schools · Springfield homes, photos & schools
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