Sherwood Forest vs The Arbors
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Sherwood Forest | The Arbors |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $165K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $124 | $186 |
| Avg days on market | 49 days | 60 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -13% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 45 | 136 |
The verdict
The Arbors carries the higher median price — about 115% above Sherwood Forest. Homes in Sherwood Forest sell faster (49 days on market vs 60). The Arbors is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Sherwood Forest | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 22 |
| Under contract | 5 | 20 |
| Asking prices today | $95K to $260K | $270K to $417K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 19 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sherwood Forest homes for sale · The Arbors homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sherwood Forest | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 482 | 110 |
| Built | 1952–2021 (median 1961.0) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,313 sq ft | 1,962 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 55% | 29% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 74 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sherwood Forest median | The Arbors median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175K (40 sales) | $312K (70 sales) |
| 2024 | $174K (36 sales) | $327K (135 sales) |
| 2025 | $133K (46 sales) | $323K (195 sales) |
| 2026 | $179K (45 sales) | $343K (139 sales) |
Since 2023, Sherwood Forest's median sale price is +2% and The Arbors's is +10% — The Arbors has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sherwood Forest | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.3% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 97% |
| Typical sold home | 1,274 sq ft | 1,797 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
| Sherwood Forest | The Arbors | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Garden City |
| Middle | Jean Ribault | Highlands |
| 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 $355K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Arbors; Sherwood Forest trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sherwood Forest (49 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 The Arbors more expensive than Sherwood Forest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Arbors is $355,000 versus $165,000 in Sherwood Forest, about 115% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sherwood Forest or The Arbors?
The Arbors: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1961.0 in Sherwood Forest (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Arbors. The typical home there is 1,962 sq ft of living area, versus 1,313 sq ft in Sherwood Forest.
Which has appreciated more, Sherwood Forest or The Arbors?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 2% in Sherwood Forest and 10% in The Arbors (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Arbors — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in Sherwood Forest.
What high schools serve Sherwood Forest and The Arbors?
Listings in Sherwood Forest most often report Jean Ribault; listings in The Arbors report Jean Ribault. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sherwood Forest homes, photos & schools · The Arbors homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.