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Blackwood Forest in Jacksonville

Blackwood Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

By , Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated October 20, 2026

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All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 93 homes for sale in 32257 · Duval County homes for sale

Community in Jacksonville · Duval County · ZIP 32257
72 homesBuilt 2006–2010
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Built fromLive realMLS data19 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2008; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $46/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 30 ft). As of October 2026, the MLS records 68 closed sales in Blackwood Forest in Jacksonville, FL since 2007, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $380,000 to $610,000 (median $450,000), on homes of 1,936 to 3,296 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,040 ($7,300 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Blackwood Forest Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Duval: 26% (1,562 of 5,946)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
82%
Owner-occupied · Blackwood Forest
59 of 72 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
18%
Non-owner-occupied · Blackwood Forest
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
72
Homes in the community
72 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 19 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $450K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2006–2010
Years homes were built
median 2007 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 72 homes trade a year
The Area Market

The market around Blackwood Forest

Blackwood Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32257, 149 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 4,384 homes are active and 1,562 pending (26% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Blackwood Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Blackwood Forest

Live MLS inventory for Blackwood 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.

4855 BLACKWOOD FOREST Drive home for sale in Blackwood ForestPending · 31 days
$479,900
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,355 sqft · built 2008
4855 BLACKWOOD FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, 32257
Listed by NEST FINDERS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Active and pending Blackwood Forest listings as of 2026-10-20, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Blackwood Forest on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community & Amenities

Life at Blackwood Forest

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

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Mandarin High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address)FLDOE grade A · High
  • Mandarin Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Middle
  • Mandarin Oaks Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Elementary

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 Blackwood Forest address.

Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Mandarin Oaks Elementary School · Homes zoned for Mandarin Middle School

The Strategy

The Blackwood Forest buying strategy.

If we were buying in Blackwood 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 Blackwood Forest.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the Blackwood Forest market

The housing stock is 72 homes built between 2006 and 2010, and 82% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Blackwood Forest buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxDuval County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Blackwood Forest.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

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

Selling in Blackwood Forest

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in Blackwood Forest, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

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Recently off market in Blackwood Forest

Homes in Blackwood 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. 2 on record.

Blackwood Forest key facts
LocationJacksonville, Duval County, FL · ZIP 32257
Amenities listed by sellersPlayground, Curbs, Park
For sale right now0 active, 1 pending
Zoned public schoolsMandarin High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Mandarin Middle School (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Mandarin Oaks Elementary School (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26)

Data as of October 20, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Blackwood Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/blackwood-forest-jacksonville, data as of October 20, 2026.

Every Home for Sale in Blackwood Forest Jacksonville Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Blackwood Forest Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

How much local inventory is already under contract

37% of homes for sale in ZIP 32257 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).

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Ask an agent about Blackwood Forest

Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works Blackwood Forest will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.

Property facts only: homes, fees, rules, commute. Every community is open to everyone; agents do not answer questions about who lives here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Blackwood Forest?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 72 homes in Blackwood Forest (public records).
What share of Blackwood Forest is owner-occupied?
82% of Blackwood Forest parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Blackwood Forest built?
Homes in Blackwood Forest were built between 2006 and 2010, with a median year built of 2007 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Blackwood Forest?
Blackwood Forest is served by Duval County Public Schools, typically Mandarin High School (Duval County Public Schools, verify by address), Mandarin Middle School (verify by address) and Mandarin Oaks Elementary School (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Blackwood Forest?
The best agent for Blackwood 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 Blackwood Forest.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Blackwood 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 Blackwood Forest and the wider Jacksonville area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Blackwood Forest?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Blackwood Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Blackwood Forest, and what county is it in?
Blackwood Forest is in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL, ZIP 32257. The community's center is about 10 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Blackwood Forest from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 13 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32257))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2007 (68 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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Thinking of selling in Blackwood Forest? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-20). See the Duval County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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