Lake Forest vs Springfield
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Lake Forest | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $216K | $122K |
| Price per sq ft | $136 | $103 |
| Avg days on market | 86 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 6.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +13% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 43 | 81 |
The verdict
Lake Forest carries the higher median price — about 77% above Springfield. Homes in Lake Forest sell faster (86 days on market vs 95). Lake Forest is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lake Forest and Springfield are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Lake Forest | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32208 | 32206 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 4 mi | 1 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 16 mi, Huguenot Park (Jacksonville) | 15 mi, Atlantic Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 86% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 50 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
| Lake Forest | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 41 |
| Under contract | 4 | 14 |
| Asking prices today | $125K to $224K | $40K to $575K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Forest homes for sale · Springfield homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Forest | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 605 | n/a |
| Built | 1924–2023 (median 1950) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,618 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 7 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake Forest median | Springfield median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $21K (39 sales) | $51K (70 sales) |
| 2013 | $29K (46 sales) | $47K (98 sales) |
| 2014 | $26K (57 sales) | $61K (109 sales) |
| 2015 | $25K (56 sales) | $84K (109 sales) |
| 2016 | $39K (71 sales) | $155K (103 sales) |
| 2017 | $65K (56 sales) | $156K (116 sales) |
| 2018 | $89K (70 sales) | $175K (153 sales) |
| 2019 | $81K (65 sales) | $180K (135 sales) |
| 2020 | $109K (50 sales) | $210K (134 sales) |
| 2021 | $122K (84 sales) | $266K (156 sales) |
| 2022 | $169K (52 sales) | $270K (137 sales) |
| 2023 | $180K (44 sales) | $330K (119 sales) |
| 2024 | $185K (45 sales) | $290K (113 sales) |
| 2025 | $148K (59 sales) | $333K (99 sales) |
| 2026 | $165K (45 sales) | $307K (81 sales) |
Since 2012, Lake Forest's median sale price is +681% and Springfield's is +505% — Lake Forest has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake Forest | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.5% | 93.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 12% |
| Typical sold home | 1,252 sq ft | 1,822 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 32 (cold) |
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
| Lake Forest | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | North Shore | Andrew A. Robinson |
| Middle | Matthew Gilbert | Matthew Gilbert |
| High school | Jean Ribault | William M. Raines |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Lake Forest and 0 in Springfield (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Lake Forest · Springfield.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Springfield is the lower entry point (median $122K vs $216K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Forest (86 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 Lake Forest more expensive than Springfield?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Forest is $216,000 versus $122,000 in Springfield, about 77% higher.
How far apart are Lake Forest and Springfield?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Lake Forest or Springfield?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 681% in Lake Forest and 505% in Springfield (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Springfield — sellers there received 93.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.5% in Lake Forest.
What high schools serve Lake Forest and Springfield?
Listings in Lake Forest most often report Jean Ribault; listings in Springfield report William M. Raines. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Forest homes, photos & schools · Springfield homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.