Forest Glen in West Palm Beach

Forest Glen
Homes for Sale in West Palm Beach, FL

All 1,712 homes for sale in West Palm Beach, FL · median $319,000 · 110 homes for sale in 33405 · Palm Beach County homes for sale

Community in West Palm Beach · Palm Beach County · ZIP 33405
Median sale $294K
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Live Market Pulse
19/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 75 at the 2022 peak
0 is Forest Glen's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 19. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Beaches MLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Forest Glen in West Palm Beach, FL has 4 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $275,000 to $305,000 (median $290,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $293,750, $224 per square foot, a median 80 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1981–1982; 11 of 11 report an HOA (median $304/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft). At the median price and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,500 ($4,730 with the full homestead exemption).

Forest Glen key facts
LocationWest Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33405, 33406, 33415, 33417
Home types (current listings and sales)villas 45%, townhouses 36%, condos 18%
Amenities listed by sellersNone, Basketball Court, Parking, Park, Pool, Clubhouse
Sale prices, last 12 months$293,750 median across 6 closed sales · $224 per sq ft · +2.6% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)80 median
For sale right now4 active, 1 pending · median asking $290,000 · 8.0 months of supply

Data as of September 20, 2026. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Forest Glen key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forest-glen, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Forest Glen: 1 new listing (median asking $295,000), 1 under contract right now. As of September 23, 2026, All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc.

Live · Forest Glen Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$294K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 2.6% vs the prior 12 months
+2.6% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 6 sales in the two windows
$224/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $228 in 2024
96.7%
Sale vs ask
+518%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $48K median in 2012
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
80days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2018 low
20%
Under contract
Palm Beach: 24% (3,201 of 13,341)
4 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 9 a year
Track record · 25 years of records
1,312sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Glen

Live MLS inventory for Forest Glen. 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 Forest Glen listings as of 2026-09-22, priced high to low. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Forest Glen Right Now (5)

All 5 active and pending Forest Glen listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 4570 Orleans Court #C · $295,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 30, 2026 · listed by J. Briann Realty Group
  • 4755 Orleans Court #B · $305,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 9, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty - Wellington
  • 4774 Orleans Court #C · $275,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 7, 2026 · listed by Tropical Realty Advisors
  • 4876 Orleans Court #A · $285,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 5, 2026 · listed by Lara Real Estate Group
  • 4763 Orleans Court #C · $255,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jun 25, 2026 · listed by Epic Solutions Realty
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Forest Glen in West Palm Beach is priced at a median of $297,500—well below the county norm—but showing modest upward movement with a 3.9% year-over-year gain. The median per-square-foot of $226.75 suggests older or more modest construction, and the 41.5-day market time tells you this is not a hot-button neighborhood where homes vanish in a week. It's a measured market where price and condition drive the timeline.

The market-heat score of 28 confirms what the DOM already shows: you have negotiating room here. Buyers can take their time, request repairs, and walk if the numbers don't work. Sellers need to price correctly and expect a month-plus on market. With only six closings in the window, liquidity is thin—this is not a high-churn community, which can mean tighter comps and longer holds when you eventually sell.

Forest Glen Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Forest Glen right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 20% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 Beaches MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (5 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($294K) is up 2.6% from the prior 12 months ($286K) and up 518% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (6 and 6 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 24, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Forest Glen market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $294K ($224 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 80 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months and up 518% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33405 (West Palm Beach), 554 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $670K ($335/sq ft), up 2.0% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 61 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33405 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 123 homes in Forest Glen that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1980 and 1985 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 1,312 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 93% are townhomes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Forest Glen occupies the lower-price tier of West Palm Beach, delivering entry-level ownership in a county where affordability has become scarce.

Best for

  • First-time buyers stretching into Palm Beach County who can tolerate deferred maintenance and longer hold periods
  • Cash or low-leverage buyers hunting for modest, condition-flexible stock below $300K
  • Investors comfortable with renovation timelines and patient resale strategies in slower-turn markets

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need turnkey move-in readiness or cannot budget for post-close repairs
  • Anyone with a short timeline or job-transfer risk requiring quick, confident resale
  • Buyers seeking strong comps, active inventory churn, or multiple-offer competitive dynamics

Windows contain 3 to 16 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 2.6% year over year; up 518% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k1k1k
185 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $36 in 2012 to a $228 peak in 2024; $224 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2018 low; 80 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
3 to 16 a year; 6 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
75 at the 2022 peak, 19 in the troughs, 19 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

26% of homes for sale in ZIP 33415 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 (2026-09-23).

Forest Glen Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Forest Glen is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $290,000, and homes go under contract in about 44 days.

8.0
Months supply
$290,000
Median list
$293,750
Median sold
$225
List $/sqft
44
Days on mkt
4/1/6
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Forest Glen, West Palm Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 9 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-19)

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. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hope-Centennial · Elementary
  • Bear Lakes · Middle
  • Palm Beach Lakes · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Forest Glen listings and can change; always confirm with Palm Beach County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

If we were buying in Forest Glen 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Forest Glen.

Best Buy
Cost-conscious buyers who will vet condition carefully and hold long enough to ride out thin resale windows.
Biggest Risk
Thin liquidity and condition variability mean appraisals can surprise and resale timelines can stretch.
Sweet Spot
Buyers who can handle repairs or updates themselves and don't need to sell in under five years.
Avoid If
You need turnkey condition, fast resale optionality, or a neighborhood with deep comparable inventory.

What sets the price here

The median of $297,500 is condition-driven. This is a neighborhood where the quality of the individual home—updates, roof age, mechanicals—matters more than the address. Expect a mix of finishes and vintages; some homes will show well, others will need work priced in. The per-square-foot median of $226.75 sits in older-stock territory, so you're buying shelter and location, not new construction or luxury touches.

Inventory moves at a moderate pace. The 41.5-day median DOM and the heat score of 28 mean sellers do not hold leverage, and buyers who shop carefully can find value. With only six transactions in the recent window, comps can be patchy—appraisals may lag or surprise, and resale liquidity is a consideration if your horizon is short. The 533% gain since 2012 reflects the broader county surge, not Forest Glen uniqueness; plan on this being a hold-and-hope market, not a quick flip.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction6.7/10
Liquidity & Demand2.0/10
Pricing Power7.8/10

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 4 factors (6.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +518% since 2012; Recent Direction +2.6% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 96.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In thin markets like Forest Glen, agent skill is the difference between a clean close and a deal that falls apart at appraisal. Momentum's analysts pull comps across vintage and condition bands, flag deferred-maintenance risk before you write the offer, and negotiate from data, not hope. We know when to push and when to walk—and in a neighborhood where six sales set the comp baseline, that expertise is not optional.

Forest Glen in 15 seconds.

Best forCost-conscious buyers who will vet condition carefully and hold long enough to ride out thin resale windows.
Biggest advantageEntry pricing in Palm Beach County with modest but real year-over-year appreciation.
Biggest riskThin liquidity and condition variability mean appraisals can surprise and resale timelines can stretch.
Sweet spotBuyers who can handle repairs or updates themselves and don't need to sell in under five years.
Avoid ifYou need turnkey condition, fast resale optionality, or a neighborhood with deep comparable inventory.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Forest Glen homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Forest Glen.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $304/month (about $3,648/yr) · median of 67 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $304 per month ($3,648 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 67 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

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

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Forest Glen?
The median sale price in Forest Glen was $294K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (6 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Forest Glen take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 80 days on market (6 sales, Beaches MLS).
Is Forest Glen a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Forest Glen leans toward buyers: 8.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
Have Forest Glen home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 518% since 2012, from $48K to $294K (Beaches MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Forest Glen?
The best agent for Forest Glen is one who actively works West Palm Beach 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 Forest Glen.
How do I find a top West Palm Beach real estate agent who knows Forest Glen?
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 Forest Glen and the wider West Palm Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Forest Glen?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Forest Glen purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Forest Glen, and what county is it in?
Forest Glen is in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL, ZIP codes 33405, 33406, 33415, 33417. The community's center is about 3 miles southwest of the center of West Palm Beach (straight-line).
Is Forest Glen a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Forest Glen: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $294K (6 sales), 29% below the West Palm Beach median of $415K; homes took a median 80 days to go under contract; supply is 8.0 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
First-time buyers stretching into Palm Beach County who can tolerate deferred maintenance and longer hold periodsExcellent fit
Cash or low-leverage buyers hunting for modest, condition-flexible stock below $300KExcellent fit
Investors comfortable with renovation timelines and patient resale strategies in slower-turn marketsExcellent fit
Buyers who need turnkey move-in readiness or cannot budget for post-close repairsProbably not
Anyone with a short timeline or job-transfer risk requiring quick, confident resaleProbably not
Buyers seeking strong comps, active inventory churn, or multiple-offer competitive dynamicsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (185 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 Beaches 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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Thinking of selling in Forest Glen? 6 recorded closings; median 80 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Palm Beach 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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