Forest Brook
Homes for Sale in Maitland, FL
All 104 homes for sale in Maitland, FL · median $462,500 · 81 homes for sale in 32751 · Seminole County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 30 closed sales in Forest Brook 4Th Sec in Maitland, FL since 2006, the most recent in July 2023. Recorded prices across those 30 sales ran from $108,000 to $499,000 (median $240,000), on homes of 1,156 to 1,969 sq ft. Across Maitland as a whole, 161 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $502,500, 30 median days on market, with 30 homes for sale today. At that median and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,640 ($3,040 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Maitland, Seminole County, FL · ZIP 32751 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 139 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1968–1998 (median 1971) |
| Typical living area | 1,851 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 84% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2023; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Forest Brook 4Th Sec key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forest-brook-4th-sec, data as of September 20, 2026.
Price here is driven by condition, not location premiums or new construction. With a median build year of 1971 and homes stretching back to 1959, what you pay tracks directly to how much updating has already been done. A renovated home and an original one on the same street can sit far apart on price, so the spread is wide and condition-led.
The posture is owner-occupied and stable. Nearly 80% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which means turnover is limited and inventory tends to be thin. For a seller, that scarcity works in your favor when your home shows well. For a buyer, it means patience and a willingness to move when the right listing appears, rather than waiting for a deep bench of options.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Forest BrookHomes for Sale in Maitland, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
Forest Brook 4Th Sec is an established Maitland community of 235 homes in Seminole County, built out over roughly five decades and now firmly in its second-owner phase. Expect mid-century and later floor plans around 1,900 square feet, not new construction.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 137 homes in Forest Brook that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1935 and 2012 (median 1971), with a median living area of about 1,818 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 3 qualified sales in Forest Brook across 2024–2025 (1 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $575,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Forest Brook is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established Maitland location and plan to hold long term
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable budgeting for updates on an older home
- Buyers prioritizing a right-sized single-family layout over square-footage sprawl
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction or contemporary open-concept builds
- Buyers who need a fully turnkey home with zero deferred maintenance
- Buyers who need immediate options and can't wait out thin inventory
The market around Forest Brook
Forest Brook is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32751, 128 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Maitland.
Across Seminole County, 1,676 homes are active and 570 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32751 (Maitland), 301 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $470K ($261/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 31 days on market. Right now 34 active and 17 pending listings put supply at about 3.4 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32751 housing market and the Orange County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest Brook specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Forest Brook 4Th Sec, Maitland
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Forest Brook buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Brook 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 Forest Brook.
A mature neighborhood you buy on condition
The housing stock spans 1959 to 2009, but the median year built of 1971 tells you the core of this community is genuinely mature. That has real implications: roofs, systems, and layouts vary enormously from house to house. Some homes have been taken down to the studs and modernized; others are close to original. Your inspection and your renovation appetite matter more here than in a uniform, newer subdivision.
At a median of about 1,897 square feet, the typical home offers usable, right-sized space without sprawling into maintenance you may not want. The high homestead share signals a settled, low-churn neighborhood where people stay put. Combine that with the age range and you get a market where the best value is often a solid, well-kept home that lets you update on your own timeline.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Brook. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-turnover, condition-driven market like this, pricing is not a formula — it is a judgment call on what updates are worth and what an original home really needs. We walk homes with you, separate cosmetic from structural, and tell you plainly when a listing's price reflects work you'll have to do. That candor is the point: we would rather lose a deal than let you overpay for someone else's deferred maintenance.
Forest Brook in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32751)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (30 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 Stellar MLS 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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