Cedar Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of November 2026, Cedar Forest in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1952–1977; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 13 ft).
Cedar Forest is an older, established pocket of Jacksonville. The median build year is 1952, with the stock stretching from 1948 all the way to 2024, so what you are really buying here is condition and updates, not a uniform product. With a median living area around 1,847 square feet, most homes are mid-sized, and the wide age range means price is driven far more by what has been done to a house than by any neighborhood-wide floor or ceiling.
At 77 homes with an owner-occupied share near 68%, this is a small, mostly held market rather than a churn-heavy one. That tends to keep listing volume thin. Sellers with a genuinely updated home have leverage because comparable move-in-ready inventory is limited; buyers should expect to underwrite each property on its own merits and read the condition closely rather than assuming the block sets the value.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Cedar Forest right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% 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 November 11, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 11, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Cedar Forest is a compact, largely owner-held Jacksonville community of mid-century homes, where the occasional newer or rebuilt house sits alongside originals from the late 1940s and 1950s. The spread in age is the story: pricing follows the individual home's condition, not a neighborhood template.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Cedar Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who value an established, low-turnover street and plan to hold
- Renovation-minded buyers ready to price and improve an older mid-sized home
- Buyers wanting mid-century character over new construction
Probably not for
- Buyers who need move-in-ready new construction and consistent finishes
- Buyers wanting a large selection and fast-moving inventory to choose from
- Buyers seeking larger-than-median square footage without renovation work
The market around Cedar Forest
Cedar Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32210, 360 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,325 homes are active and 1,470 pending (25% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Cedar Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Cedar Forest
Live MLS inventory for Cedar 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 Cedar Forest listings as of 2026-11-11, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Cedar Forest Jacksonville Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Cedar Forest Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 5732 Cedar Forest Drive · $279,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 7, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Specialists
Cedar 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.
The Cedar Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cedar Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Cedar Forest.
An age-driven market
The defining trait here is the build range: 1948 to 2024 against a 1952 median. In practical terms, the bulk of the housing is original mid-century construction, punctuated by a smaller number of newer builds and full rebuilds. That mix rewards careful due diligence — roof, systems, and any additions matter more than square footage alone, and two homes of similar size can price very differently depending on how much has been touched.
The median footprint near 1,847 square feet points to functional, mid-sized homes rather than large-lot estates or tight starter boxes. With homestead occupancy close to 68%, turnover is modest, so when a well-maintained or updated home does list, it tends to draw focused attention against limited competition.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cedar Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, condition-driven market like Cedar Forest, the value is in reading each home correctly — separating a cosmetic refresh from a genuine systems update, and pricing a mid-century house honestly against a scarce set of comparables. We do that work property by property rather than leaning on a neighborhood average that the wide age range makes unreliable.
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Recently off market in Cedar Forest
Homes in Cedar 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.
- 3779 Cedarcrest Drive · off market
- 5779 Cedar Forest Drive · off market
Recent Developments in Cedar Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Cedar Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Market
Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens
Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.
What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 7 miles northeast of Cedar Forest.
Source: Clay Today - October 2026Development
FSCJ opens large automated semiconductor training lab, a first for Florida
Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.
What it may mean for the marketA regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The site is about 7 miles northeast of Cedar Forest.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
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.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 6 miles northeast of Cedar Forest.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
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.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Cedar Forest.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The site is about 2 miles south of Cedar Forest.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 9 miles west of Cedar Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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.
Recently sold in Cedar Forest Jacksonville
- 3779 Cedarcrest Drive · sold $710,000
- 5779 Cedar Forest Drive · sold $360,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32207/32210)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-11 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (35 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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