Argyle Forest in Jacksonville

Argyle Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32065
310 homesBuilt 1978–1998Median sale $266K
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Live Market Pulse
45/100
Market Heat
Normal for Argyle Forest
2013 → 2026 · 86 at the 2022 peak
0 is Argyle Forest's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 45. How it's scored

Photo courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS · via realMLS

Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Argyle Forest in Jacksonville, FL has 12 homes for sale and 6 pending, asking from $160,000 to $334,900 (median $280,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-09, 38 recorded sales closed at a median of $266,000, $190 per square foot, a median 37 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (+11% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1978–2006; 19 of 30 report an HOA (median $50/mo); none of the 28 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). At the median price and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,750 ($4,020 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Argyle Forest Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$266K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 10.9% vs the prior 12 months
+10.9%
1-yr price change
n = 38 and 26 sales in the two windows
$190/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $191 in 2023
98.5%
Sale vs ask
Duval median: 96.1%
+309%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $65K median in 2012
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
38days
Median DOM · closed
13 days at the 2021 low
33%
Under contract
Duval: 30% (1,658 of 5,596)
12 · 6
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
38
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 41 a year
Ownership and context
66%
Owner-occupied · Argyle Forest
204 of 310 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
34%
Non-owner-occupied · Argyle Forest
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 16% out-of-state
310
Homes in the community
310 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1978
Community established
homes built 1978-1998, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
1,467sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
12.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 38 of 310 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Argyle Forest

Live MLS inventory for Argyle Forest. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Argyle Forest listings as of 2026-09-09, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Argyle Forest's pricing story is really an age-and-size story. This is an established Jacksonville community of 3,506 homes with a median build year of 1989 and homes spanning 1919 to 2022, so condition and updates on any given listing account for a lot of the swing in price. The community-wide median sits at $257,550, or about $192.57 per square foot on a median living area of roughly 1,769.5 square feet.

For sellers, the market posture reads as balanced: 3.2 months of supply, a median 30 days on market, and only 8 active listings against a housing stock of 3,506 means qualified buyers are not sitting on a deep pool of competing options right now. For buyers, prices are essentially flat year over year (down 0.2%), even though the community has appreciated roughly 299% since 2012 — the long climb has leveled off for the moment rather than reversed.

Argyle Forest Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 9, 2026

Argyle Forest right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of September 9, 2026. Confidence: Very High (18 active and pending listings, 38 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($266K) is up 10.9% from the prior 12 months ($240K) and up 309% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 9. Confidence: High (38 and 26 sales in the two windows).

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Updated September 9, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Argyle Forest market snapshot (as of September 9, 2026): the median sale price is about $266K ($190 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 38 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 11% from the prior 12 months and up 309% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (38 closings in the current window).

Argyle Forest is a community of 310 homes in Jacksonville, Duval County, built between 1978 and 1998 (median 1986.0), with a median living area of about 1,733 square feet. 66% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Argyle Forest is a long-established, amenity-heavy gated community in Jacksonville (Duval County), where current for-sale inventory is thin relative to the size of the neighborhood.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an established home (median build year 1989) and budgeting for condition-based updates.
  • Buyers or sellers focused on a target price near the $257,550 community median.
  • Anyone who wants HOA-maintained amenities (pool, clubhouse, tennis, playground) without building them out themselves.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new-construction homes only — most of this stock predates 2022, with a median build year of 1989.
  • Buyers who want to shop a large pool of active listings at once — only 8 are on the market community-wide.
  • Investors expecting a fast flip in a currently balanced, roughly flat (down 0.2% year over year) market.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 9 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($266K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($240K) IS the +10.9% one-year change.

Windows contain 26 to 61 sales each (38 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 10.9% year over year; up 309% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k3k
1,089 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $45 in 2012 to a $191 peak in 2023; $190 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
20406020122014201620182020202220242026
13 days at the 2021 low; 38 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
94%96%98%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
98.5% now vs Duval 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
020406020122014201620182020202220242026
26 to 61 a year; 38 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Argyle Forest vs Duval
100200300400Duval +184%Argyle Forest +309%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
86 at the 2022 peak, 19 in the troughs, 45 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Argyle Forest Market Scorecard

Balanced

Argyle Forest is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $280,000, and homes go under contract in about 42 days.

4.0
Months supply
$280,000
Median list
$269,000
Median sold
$175
Per sqft
42
Days on mkt
12/6/36
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32244 ZIP is $255,748, about 16.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Argyle Forest

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Argyle Forest are close: the nearest dining is about 2 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Chimney Lakes Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public Elementary
  • Westside High SchoolFLDOE grade I · Public High

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Argyle Forest address.

Recent Developments in Argyle Forest

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Argyle Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Dev Momentum45/100 · Active
  1. April 2026
    Development

    Shell commercial building approved near Argyle Forest

    Jacksonville issued a permit for a 5,400 square foot shell commercial building for the Covenant Group at 7935 Parramore Road, near the Argyle Forest corridor, at a job cost of about $1.21 million. The contractor of record is M.E. Construction. Shell buildings are typically finished later for office or professional tenants.

    What it may mean for the marketNew shell commercial space could expand nearby service and office options along the Argyle Forest corridor as tenants are signed.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  2. August 2025
    Infrastructure

    New 18-mile First Coast Expressway segment opens in Clay County

    FDOT opened an 18-mile stretch of the tolled First Coast Expressway from State Road 21, Blanding Boulevard, to U.S. 17 in Green Cove Springs, ahead of the original spring 2026 timeline. Tolling began September 15, after an initial free period. The corridor is planned to eventually link I-10 in Duval County to I-95 in St. Johns County as a partial beltway.

    What it may mean for the marketImproved expressway access near the Argyle Forest area could shorten some regional commutes and historically tends to influence development patterns nearby.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. July 2025
    Infrastructure

    Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road intersection redesign begins

    FDOT started a project to redesign the Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road intersection, running south of Wells Road to the Ortega River, with work beginning August 4. The scope includes milling and resurfacing, drainage, signals, lighting, sidewalks and a bicycle path. Completion is estimated for fall 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketIntersection and roadway upgrades along Blanding Boulevard may affect travel times near Argyle during construction and could improve flow once finished.

    Source: FDOT District 2 Northeast Florida Traffic
  4. July 2025
    Retail & Dining

    First area Raising Cane's opens in Oakleaf Station near Argyle Forest Boulevard

    The first Jacksonville-area Raising Cane's opened July 15 at 8308 Merchants Way in the Oakleaf Station center, at southwest Argyle Forest Boulevard and Merchants Way. The 2,691 square foot restaurant carried a reported building cost of about $3.1 million and was set to employ around 170 workers. Company leaders said several more area locations were planned over the following two years.

    What it may mean for the marketA high-demand new restaurant at the Argyle Forest and Merchants Way node may add foot traffic to that retail cluster.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  5. May 2025
    Development

    Pediatric Associates permitted for new Argyle Forest building

    A permit was issued for a new 5,600 square foot Pediatric Associates building at 8604 Youngerman Court in Argyle Forest, with a job cost of about $2 million and Crabtree Construction listed. It was among the largest commercial permits issued that week. New medical office construction adds to the service base in the immediate area.

    What it may mean for the marketAdded medical office space in Argyle Forest could expand local health care access for surrounding neighborhoods.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Argyle Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Argyle Forest.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers who want an established, amenity-rich gated community with a long track record rather than new construction.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory — with just 8 active listings, timing a purchase or sale around the right unit takes patience.
Sweet Spot
Homes priced near the $257,550 median, where per-square-foot value (about $192.57) is easiest to benchmark against recent closings.
Avoid If
You need new construction or a large current-inventory pool to choose from — the median home dates to 1989 and stock ranges back to 1919.

What the numbers tell you

With 8 active listings across 3,506 homes, Argyle Forest is not a community where you will find dozens of comparable options at once — most of the price discovery here happens listing by listing. The $192.57 median price per square foot is the figure worth anchoring on if you're comparing homes of different sizes, since the $257,550 median price alone can be pulled around by which specific homes happen to be on the market in a given month.

About 63.9% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, a reasonable proxy for owner-occupied primary residences rather than investor-held rentals. The gated community includes a pool, playground, clubhouse, tennis courts, a park, and grounds/structure maintenance through the HOA; confirm current amenities and access directly with the HOA, since MLS-reported amenities can lag reality.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Argyle Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.1B+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction8.7/10
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Owner Commitment6.6/10
Pricing Power9.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (8.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +309% since 2012; Recent Direction +10.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 66% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 8 active listings at any given time and a median home built in 1989, pricing or evaluating a property well in Argyle Forest depends on comparing recent, condition-adjusted closings rather than a handful of current listings — that's the legwork we do before we put a number in front of a client.

Argyle Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers who want an established, amenity-rich gated community with a long track record rather than new construction.
Biggest advantageAmenities — pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, playground, and park are already built and HOA-maintained.
Biggest riskThin inventory — with just 8 active listings, timing a purchase or sale around the right unit takes patience.
Sweet spotHomes priced near the $257,550 median, where per-square-foot value (about $192.57) is easiest to benchmark against recent closings.
Avoid ifYou need new construction or a large current-inventory pool to choose from — the median home dates to 1989 and stock ranges back to 1919.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • No CDD
  • HOA reported ~$123/quarter
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Page states no CDD.

Flood & Insurance Context

Of 12 sampled listing addresses: 100% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C).

Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=12) · as of 2026-08

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Argyle Forest sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Argyle Forest

Homes in Argyle Forest that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 12 on record.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Argyle Forest Jacksonville year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Argyle Forest?
The median sale price in Argyle Forest was $266K over the 12 months ending September 9, 2026 (38 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Argyle Forest take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 9, 2026 took a median 38 days on market (38 sales, realMLS).
Is Argyle Forest a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 9, 2026, Argyle Forest is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Argyle Forest?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 310 homes in Argyle Forest (public records).
What share of Argyle Forest is owner-occupied?
66% of Argyle Forest parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Argyle Forest built?
Homes in Argyle Forest were built between 1978 and 1998, with a median year built of 1986.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Argyle Forest home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 309% since 2012, from $65K to $266K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Argyle Forest?
Argyle Forest is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Chimney Lakes Elementary School and Westside High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Argyle Forest?
The best agent for Argyle Forest is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Argyle Forest.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Argyle Forest?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Argyle Forest and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Argyle Forest?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Argyle Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers comfortable evaluating an established home (median build year 1989) and budgeting for condition-based updates.Excellent fit
Buyers or sellers focused on a target price near the $257,550 community median.Excellent fit
Anyone who wants HOA-maintained amenities (pool, clubhouse, tennis, playground) without building them out themselves.Excellent fit
Buyers who want new-construction homes only — most of this stock predates 2022, with a median build year of 1989.Probably not
Buyers who want to shop a large pool of active listings at once — only 8 are on the market community-wide.Probably not
Investors expecting a fast flip in a currently balanced, roughly flat (down 0.2% year over year) market.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 9, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 9, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32065/32073/32244))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (1,089 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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