Single Family Residence in Forrest Brook, Jacksonville · No CDD on record
Forrest Brook · Jacksonville, FL 32244 · Duval County
Listing data updated October 10, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET · checked against the MLS hourly
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,070Sq Ft
1954Year Built
$166Per Sq Ft
No CDD on recordFEMA Zone X
How to read this page: MLS listing facts carry their source; everything else is labelled as a public record, a calculation, an estimate, or something to verify. Where local data is too thin to support a number, the page says so instead of guessing.
13% below
$/sq ft vs community
$166 here vs $190 median sold (12 mo)
Buyer leverage
Strong buyer advantage
472 days on market
12.0 months
Supply around this home
Seller <3 · balanced 3-6 · buyer >6
Zone X
Flood risk
Minimal hazard per FEMA; ~14 ft elevation
$1k–$2k/yr
Est. insurance · illustrative
Not a carrier quote; premiums vary widely by property. Get a real quote.
As of October 10, 2026, 5952 BLACKTHORN Road in Forrest Brook, Jacksonville is listed at $178,000 (1,070 sq ft, about $166 per sq ft). That sits within a few percent of Forrest Brook's median closed sale of $190,000 over the last 12 months (3 recorded sales). Per square foot it is below the community's recent $190/sq ft by about 13%. It has been 472 days on market, longer than the community's typical 139 days to contract. Listing facts: built in 1954, no HOA. The parcel maps to FEMA flood zone X, outside the special flood hazard area. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
No CDD assessment on record
Built 1954 · 72 yrs
1,070 sq ft of living area
Listed at $178,000 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$190,000 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
472 days on market
No HOA reported by the listing (confirm)
Listing description
About this home
Move-in ready home with key updates and down payment assistance available! This property features new windows, a newer HVAC system, new fence, and a water softener system already installed. While the home may need a few repairs, it's fully functional and ready for new owners.
The large backyard offers great outdoor potential. With no HOA, this home is a great option for Airbnb or long-term rental. Conveniently located near NAS JAX, Oakleaf Town Center, Cecil Commerce Center, and major roadways for easy access to downtown and Orange Park.
Ideal for first-time buyers or investors looking for rental income, especially with available forgivable and unforgivable assistance programs. Don't miss this affordable opportunity in an established Jacksonville neighborhood! ...
Septic tank is operable but has rust, Which can't be repaired must be replaced at buyers expense. FHA, VA allowed if buyer has there own funds to repair septic with a escrow hold back or they can consider renovation loan.
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Description provided by TRUE GUIDANCE REALTY and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
Listing facts MLS
List price$178,000
Bed / bath3 / 2
Living area1,070 sq ft
Year built1954
Property typeSingle Family Residence
MLS #2087841
Listing status472 days on market (MLS)
Public records & third-party data
FEMA flood zoneZone X
Ground elevation~14 ft
CountyDuval
Area listings3 active · 1 under contract
Estimated first-year tax~$2,275/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOANone reported
Calculated estimates
Price per sq ft$166
Estimated monthly payment$1,272
Insurance (illustrative)$1k–$2k/yr
Comparable-sales median$190,000
Buyer should verify Buyer verify
Exact HOA dues, fees, and restrictionsRoof age and conditionHVAC age and conditionA property-specific insurance quoteSurvey and lot boundariesPermit historyFlood-insurance requirementsSchool zoning (confirm with the district)Property taxes after sale (homestead reset)CDD / community assessmentsSquare footage and room dimensions
Financing
Estimated monthly payment
$1,272/mo
Principal & interest $986/mo78%
Taxes $190/mo15%
Insurance $97/mo8%
$1,272/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.4% · edit any field to update.
Estimate: asking price less the $50,000 homestead exemption × Duval County rate (17.86 mills, adopted 2025 millage). Not a bill.
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Property taxes in Florida are reassessed after a sale, so a buyer’s first full-year bill can be higher than the seller’s. Budget from this estimate, not the current bill, before you make an offer.
Current owner’s estimated bill $2,025/yr ($169/mo) — taxable value $113,320 × 17.86 mills
$250 more each year
(+12%)
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment does not transfer to a new buyer.
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Current ownerProtected by Save Our Homes
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Home sellsResets the January after
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Buyer paysBased on purchase price
$86,023
Save Our Homes benefit
The current owner’s protected taxable value sits this much below market — which is why today’s bill is lower than a new buyer’s.
$199,343
Market value
$164,042
Assessed
$113,320
Taxable
Certified 2025 tax roll values for this parcel (Florida DOR). The roll gives values, not the bill; the current owner’s bill above is estimated from the taxable value.
Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), realMLS; millage: Duval County Property Appraiser 2025 final millage chart; Duval County School Board FY2025-26 adopted millage. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill; the county property appraiser and tax collector set the actual amount.
Estimated ownership costs
Estimated costs & disclosures
Estimated ownership costs for general information. Confirm each with the county, your lender, and an insurer. See data & estimate notes.
CDD assessment
None on record
No CDD assessment appears in our records for this community. CDD assessments show on the county tax bill — confirm with the tax collector.
Insurance (illustrative range)
$1k–$2k/yr
An illustrative modeled range, not based on carrier underwriting and not a quote. Florida premiums vary significantly by roof age, wind-mitigation features, claims history, and carrier — a real quote can land well outside this range. Flood insurance not federally mandated (Zone X). Get a quote from a licensed insurer before relying on any figure.
HOA
None reported
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no mandatory association applies.
Environmental data
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
FEMA flood zone
Zone X
From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.
Ground elevation
~14 ft
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote
Duval County is on the Florida coast; wind coverage is a major part of the premium. Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Hazard risk
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Duval County, FL: overall Relatively High. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
HurricaneRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Inland floodingRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
WildfireRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively High
LightningVery High
Strong windRelatively Moderate
DroughtVery Low
HailRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Winter weatherVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
Connectivity
Internet & broadband
Fiber
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Cable
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Momentum Research · Forrest Brook
Pricing & the Forrest Brook market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where Forrest Brook has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales
List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.
Price vs. size in Forrest Brook
Each dot is a closed sale since 2007 (83 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). realMLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2012–2026. This home lists at $166/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 24 (cold).
Property timeline
This home’s history
1954BuiltPer public record
About Jun 2025Listed (per MLS)MLS reports 472 cumulative days on market as of October 10, 2026
Jul 2, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $178,000
NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Transparency
Price & listing history
Listed for $178,000Momentum Realty · on market 472 days
Public records
Building permits
Permit history not yet linkedConfirm permit history with the county building department.
How it stacks up
Comparable recent sales
3 closed sales in Forrest Brook in the last 18 months — same property type, living area within 30% of this home. Sold prices are MLS closed-sale records, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sold Jul 2026
$190,000
5873 OAKLANE Drive, Jacksonville
3 / 2 bd/ba · 1,000 sq ft · $190/sq ft
Courtesy of FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC · View details →
Courtesy of THE PROPERTY EXPERTS REALTY & INVESTMENTS INC. · View details →
Median of these 3 sales: $190,000 ($190/sq ft). Directional only — a small or wide-radius sample. Shown for general reference only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home’s value.
The Messtimate™
The Messtimate
This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.
$178,690the mess$227,910
Directional estimate — 3 comparable closed sales in Forrest Brook, closed within the last 18 months, same property type, living area within 30% of this home.
Actual list price: $178,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 28% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
Condition & updates — a 1954 home may have had its roof, kitchen, or HVAC replaced since, or not; sq ft can't see either.
The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
This home: 472 days on market vs. a 139-day community median
3 active listings competing, 1 under contract
≈12.0 months of supply
3 closed here in the last 12 months
For reference, this home is listed at $178,000 ($166/sq ft). The list price is the seller's asking price and is not derived from this range.
Want a property-specific review from a licensed agent? A Momentum Realty agent will do a real, free comparative market analysis — walking the home, the lot, the condition, and the live market. That's the difference between a Messtimate and a valuation.
Methodology: 1,070 sq ft × $167–$213/sq ft (±12% around the median of 3 comparable closed sales in Forrest Brook, last 18 months; MLS closed-sale records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated October 10, 2026.
Momentum Scores
Momentum Property Score
68/100
Strongest on: Pricing power (100), Flood safety (90)
0 limited50100 exceptional
68/100 is solid, mid-pack across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
Price vs area82
This home $166/sq ft vs the community 12-month median $190/sq ft.
Affordability61
List price $178,000 vs the community median $190,000. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Flood safety90
FEMA Zone X, ~14 ft elevation. Verify the parcel with FEMA.
Insurance cost50
From FEMA Zone X and a 1954 build. Obtain a property-specific quote.
Market liquidity15
Community median 139 days on market, ~12.0 months of supply (12-month record).
Pricing power100
Recent sales closed at about 86.4% of original asking (~13.6% below). More room below asking generally favors buyers.
Market timing76
Momentum Market Heat is 24/100 (cold). Cooler readings generally favor buyers; hotter readings favor sellers.
Coverage: 7 of 8 indicators had valid data for this home; indicators without data are left out, not scored as zero. Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent comparable sales. They do not measure property condition, quality, or investment suitability, and they are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.
Momentum Research
The Momentum read
🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 12.0 months of supply in the surrounding market and 472 days on market for this home, against a 139-day area median.Days on market:this home 472Area median: 139 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Source: Data provided by realMLS. As of October 8, 2026.
🟡 Asking $166 per square foot, about 13% below the community’s $190 median. Forrest Brook’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $190. Median sold price per square foot is up 4.1% year over year. Confidence: Low · 3 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: realMLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.
49% of homes in Forrest Brook are owner-occupied. An estimated 51% are non-owner-occupied, including 16% held in a company or trust and 8% out-of-state owners.Why it matters: a high owner-occupied share typically means fewer rentals nearby and steadier resale demand.Source: Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records), 208 homes matched. Community-level context.
Recent Forrest Brook sales closed near 86.4% of original asking.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, community-level, 12 months ending October 8, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 3 active listings in Forrest Brook, no CDD assessment.
Updated October 10, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
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Oct 2026 · Retail Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
Why it matters: The timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is less than a mile south of Forrest Brook.
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
Why it matters: Raised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 10 miles northeast of Forrest Brook.
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
Why it matters: If approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is less than a mile southeast of Forrest Brook.
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
Why it matters: A large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is less than a mile southwest of Forrest Brook.
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Schools currently assigned to this address in Duval County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.
School zoningThis address is in the Duval County School District. Specific elementary, middle, and high-school assignments vary by street and can change. Confirm current zoning with the district before relying on it.
Items worth confirming for 5952 BLACKTHORN Road, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
Built in 1954 (72 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
The listing reports no HOA: confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to this parcel.
FEMA flood zone X: flood insurance is not usually required, but get a quote anyway — FEMA reports roughly one in four flood claims come from outside high-risk zones.
Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Duval County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
Listed living area is 1,070 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
Review permit history with the county.
Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $2,275/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $250 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+12%). Exemptions and portability change the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser.
Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
Provenance
Data sources & freshness
Listing record
realMLS, checked against the MLS hourly (last: October 10, 2026)
Comparable sales
realMLS closed sales in Forrest Brook, last 18 months, as of October 8, 2026
Flood zone & elevation
FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above)
Taxes & monthly cost
Certified county tax roll (parcel-matched) × county millage; an estimate, not a bill
Insurance figure
Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering
Schools
2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Answered before you ask
Frequently asked questions
How big is 5952 BLACKTHORN Road and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 5952 BLACKTHORN Road was built in 1954 and has 1,070 sq ft of living area, 3 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 5952 BLACKTHORN Road in?
5952 BLACKTHORN Road is in Forrest Brook in Jacksonville, Duval County. The comparable-sales section on this page shows recent closed sales nearby from the same MLS data.
Does 5952 BLACKTHORN Road have an HOA?
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to the parcel.
Why might property taxes on 5952 BLACKTHORN Road differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $2,275 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $250 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+12%). Florida reassesses a home after it sells; for a homesteaded seller the Save Our Homes cap on their assessment does not transfer, and a buyer's own exemptions and portability are applied separately, so the two bills usually differ. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 5952 BLACKTHORN Road in a flood zone?
The FEMA flood map places this parcel in Zone X, outside the special flood hazard area, so flood insurance is not usually required by a lender. It is still available and worth quoting; confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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Estimate methodology. Tax estimates apply county millage to the list price (less the homestead exemption where the parcel is matched to the certified roll) and will differ from the actual assessed bill. Cost and market figures are derived from available data and simple calculations, not a professional appraisal. We make no representation that any estimate reflects fair market value.
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Sold price and details are from public records and the MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Shown for comparison only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value.
