Falling Leaf Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Falling Leaf Forest in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in September 2024. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,846 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $305,375, 44 median days on market, with 2,385 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,460 ($4,720 with the full homestead exemption).
Falling Leaf Forest is a small, built-out pocket in Jacksonville — just 23 homes on record, constructed between 1986 and 1991, with a median year built of 1987. That narrow construction window and modest home count mean this isn't an active subdivision with a steady pipeline of new listings; it's a finite pocket where inventory turns slowly because there simply isn't much of it.
Homestead share here runs high at 91.3%, which points to long-tenured ownership rather than a rental- or investor-heavy pocket. For a buyer, that generally means fewer surprise listings and less competitive churn, but also fewer chances to catch a home right when it hits the market. With no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, whatever value a given home carries comes down to the lot and the house itself, not shared community features — so line up financing and be ready to move when something does come available.
The 60-Second Overview
Falling Leaf Forest is a compact, largely owner-occupied pocket of Jacksonville in Duval County — 23 homes built between 1986 and 1991, with no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, so the appeal here is the individual home and lot rather than shared facilities.
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.
Who Falling Leaf Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a specific, small Duval County pocket who are willing to wait for the right listing to surface
- Buyers who want a larger single-family floor plan and don't need a pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenities
- Buyers comfortable making an offer quickly once a home does come to market, given how infrequently listings turn over
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding
- Buyers specifically shopping for a community with organized amenities or HOA-run facilities
- Buyers on a tight timeline who can't wait for one of a small handful of homes to become available
The market around Falling Leaf Forest
Falling Leaf Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32258, 165 homes are on the market and 41% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,937 homes are active and 1,726 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Falling Leaf Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Falling Leaf Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Falling Leaf Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 project is about 11 miles northwest of Falling Leaf Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 12 miles north of Falling Leaf Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 12 miles southwest of Falling Leaf Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Falling Leaf Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The project is about 17 miles north of Falling Leaf Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Falling Leaf 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.
The Falling Leaf Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Falling Leaf 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 Falling Leaf Forest.
A Small, Settled Pocket of Duval County
The numbers describe a tight, contained community: 23 homes total, all built between 1986 and 1991, with a median year built of 1987 and a median living area of 2,713 square feet. That's a consistent construction era and a consistent scale of home — this isn't a mixed-vintage neighborhood where lot size and floor plan vary wildly from block to block.
The other defining figure is ownership stability: 91.3% of homes carry a homestead exemption, a strong signal that most owners live in the home rather than hold it as a rental or investment. Combined with no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this reads as a neighborhood built around the houses themselves rather than a clubhouse, pool, or shared HOA infrastructure — evaluate each listing on its own merits.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Falling Leaf Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 23 homes in the entire community and a high share of long-term, homesteaded owners, listings in Falling Leaf Forest don't come around often and don't stay quiet for long. Momentum tracks activity in small Duval County pockets like this one closely, so when a home here does come to market — or an owner starts thinking about selling — our clients are positioned to move on it rather than find out after the fact.
Falling Leaf Forest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Falling Leaf Forest buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (15 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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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
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County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.