Forest Lake Preserve Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An early-2000s single-family subdivision in west Port Orange off Taylor Road, near the Spruce Creek golf corridor.

Single-family, early 2000sWest Port Orange off Taylor RdHOA with modest dues

Live Market Pulse

42/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseDBAAR

$400K

Median Price

24mo

Supply

44days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$198/sf

Median $/Sqft

+6%

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Forest Lake Preserve is an early-2000s single-family subdivision in the wooded west side of Port Orange off Taylor Road, near the Spruce Creek and Crane Lakes golf corridor. The read is family-home value: three- and four-bedroom houses from the 2002 to 2005 era on quarter-acre-ish lots, an active HOA with modest dues, and a quiet location a couple of miles from I-95. There is no community pool, so this is a homes-not-amenities community. Price each house on its size, condition, and lot, and confirm the HOA dues and the exact school zoning, which differs across sources."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Forest Lake Preserve market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $400K ($198 per sq ft), with homes averaging 44 days on market and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Values are up 6% over the past year and up 97% since 2015, based on 3 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Forest Lake Preserve is a single-family subdivision in west Port Orange, Volusia County, ZIP 32128, recorded with the county as Forest Lake Preserve Phase 01. It sits in a wooded part of Port Orange off Taylor Road, about two miles west of Interstate 95, on streets such as Forest Preserve Boulevard and Forest Preserve Court (Volusia County Property Appraiser; homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026).

Most homes were built in the early-to-mid 2000s, roughly 2002 to 2005, generally three- and four-bedroom houses from about 1,500 to 2,600 square feet on lots of roughly 0.15 to 0.28 acre. Realtor sources name D.R. Horton as the primary builder and put the community at about 210 homes; treat the builder and the count as realtor-sourced rather than county-confirmed (homesofdaytonabeach.com; realtor aggregates, 2026).

The community has no community pool; some individual homes have private screened or heated pools, and fences are allowed. It carries an active homeowners association, managed by South Atlantic Communities as of 2023, that maintains common areas (homesofdaytonabeach.com; tlc-pg.com, 2026).

Public sources do not confirm whether the community is gated, and they conflict on the exact HOA dues and the school zoning, so this profile hedges those points. Confirm the dues, the school assignment, and any gating directly during diligence.

Quick Match

Who Forest Lake Preserve is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an early-2000s single-family home in a quiet, wooded part of Port Orange
Buyers who value a near-golf-corridor location a couple of miles from I-95
Buyers who prefer modest HOA dues and homes over heavy shared amenities

Probably not for

Buyers who want a community pool or an amenity-rich, gated community
Buyers who want a condo or low-maintenance attached home
Anyone who wants a waterfront or beachside address

Market Pulse

How Forest Lake Preserve is performing right now

42/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

24Months of supplytight

34Median days on marketdays

0 : 6Under contract vs for salestrong demand

3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+97%Median price since 2015appreciation

+15%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from DBAAR, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Forest Lake Preserve listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$405K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Waters Edge or Port Orange. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$2182026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now6 : 0active : pending

For sale6

Pending0

Sold 12mo3

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Forest Lake Preserve buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Lake Preserve

Live MLS inventory for Forest Lake Preserve. 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.

1856 Chantel Court home for sale in Forest Lake Preserve

Active · 27 daysTop listing

$444,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,372 sqft · built 2004

1856 Chantel Court, Port Orange, 32128

Reno opportunityBest valuePool

Listed by Volusia County Guide

5424 Frederick Lake Drive home for sale in Forest Lake Preserve

Active · 27 days

$429,990

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 2003

5424 Frederick Lake Drive, Port Orange, 32128

Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront

Listed by Local Living Realty Group

5466 Ward Lake Drive home for sale in Forest Lake Preserve

Active · 52 days

$389,999

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,607 sqft · built 2003

5466 Ward Lake Drive, Port Orange, 32128

Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Florida Partners

5485 Ward Lake Drive home for sale in Forest Lake Preserve

Active · 35 days

$379,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,607 sqft · built 2003

5485 Ward Lake Drive, Port Orange, 32128

Strong resaleLakefront

Listed by Watson Realty Corp.

1822 Forest Preserve Boulevard home for sale in Forest Lake Preserve

Active · 34 days

$354,900

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,621 sqft · built 2002

1822 Forest Preserve Boulevard, Port Orange, 32128

Strong resaleRenovatedBest value

Listed by Simply Real Estate

5473 Ward Lake Drive home for sale in Forest Lake Preserve

Active · 86 days

$350,000

4 bd · 2 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 2003

5473 Ward Lake Drive, Port Orange, 32128

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by RE/MAX Signature

Interactive Map

Forest Lake Preserve on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from DBAAR; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Forest Lake Preserve. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Interstate 95~5 min · about 2 miles east via Taylor Road

Spruce Creek and Crane Lakes golf corridor~5 min · nearby golf communities (approximate)

Countryside Shopping Center / Publix~10 min · Port Orange shopping (homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026)

Pavilion at Port Orange / Dunlawton corridor~10 to 15 min · shopping and dining (approximate)

Atlantic beach~20 min · east via Taylor Road and the Dunlawton bridge (approximate)

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)~15 to 20 min · north on the mainland (approximate)

Daytona International Speedway~15 to 20 min · north (approximate)

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Forest Lake Preserve (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Volusia County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Forest Lake Preserve is served by Volusia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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

The takeaway

What actually affects an early-2000s Port Orange subdivision here, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Forest Lake Preserve

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Forest Lake Preserve, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe community is built out, so new supply comes only from resales. The relevant factors are the west Port Orange growth corridor and broad Volusia market conditions rather than community-specific projects.

West Port Orange growth corridor

NeutralThe Taylor Road and Williamson Boulevard area of west Port Orange has seen ongoing residential and commercial growth, which supports convenience and resale; confirm any nearby projects. impact

SignificanceRadius: West Port Orange

West Port Orange growth corridor

Active, professionally managed HOA

BullishThe community has an active HOA with a named management company, which signals organized common-area upkeep; still review the budget and any dues changes. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community-wide

Active, professionally managed HOA

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Forest Lake Preserve, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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2002 to 2005
Development
Community build-out
Most homes in Forest Lake Preserve were built in the early-to-mid 2000s, producing a community of early-2000s single-family houses. Why it matters: On early-2000s homes, ask about roof age and major systems, which can be at or near replacement age. Source
2023
Governance
HOA management transition
Management of the homeowners association transitioned to South Atlantic Communities effective March 2023. Why it matters: A professional manager is a positive sign; request current governing documents and the budget from the manager. Source

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 Strategy

The Forest Lake Preserve buying strategy.

If we were buying in Forest Lake Preserve, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the HOA dues and what they cover. Sources conflict, citing figures in roughly the $380 to $440 range at different frequencies; get the current amount and frequency in writing from the management company.

Verify the school zoning. Sources disagree on the assigned schools for this part of west Port Orange; confirm the current zoned schools for the exact address with the Volusia County Schools locator.

Inspect roof and systems. On early-2000s homes, the roof, HVAC, and water heater can be at or near replacement age; budget accordingly.

Confirm gating and rules. Public sources do not confirm whether the community is gated; verify the access and any rental or fence rules in the HOA documents.

Comp by size, lot, and condition. Three- and four-bedroom homes on varied lots trade differently; comp off the closest same-size, similar-condition sale here.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated four-bedroom on a good lot with the HOA dues and school zoning verified and a clean roof and systems inspection.

Biggest Risk

Roof and system age on early-2000s homes, plus conflicting public data on dues and schools that must be confirmed.

Best Lot

Larger and preserve- or lake-adjacent lots carry a premium over standard interior lots.

Smart Timing

An established early-2000s subdivision moves on condition and size; a prepared buyer can negotiate on homes needing roof or system work.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Forest Lake Preserve is a single-family subdivision in west Port Orange, Volusia County, ZIP 32128, recorded with the county as Forest Lake Preserve Phase 01, off Taylor Road about two miles west of Interstate 95 near the Spruce Creek golf corridor. Most homes were built from about 2002 to 2005, generally three- and four-bedroom houses from roughly 1,500 to 2,600 square feet on lots of about 0.15 to 0.28 acre; realtor sources name D.R. Horton as the primary builder and put the community at about 210 homes. There is no community pool, fences are allowed, and the community has an active homeowners association managed by South Atlantic Communities as of 2023. Whether the community is gated is not confirmed in public sources, and sources conflict on the exact dues and school zoning.

Forest Lake Preserve Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Forest Lake Preserve.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Forest Lake Preserve today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller and original-condition homes

$375K to $400K

The value end of Forest Lake Preserve is the smaller three-bedroom and original-condition homes, with active list prices cited from around the low $200,000s to the $300,000s (homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026). Budget for roof and system updates and verify the dues.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated three- and four-bedroom homes

$400K to $429K

The core of the community is updated three- and four-bedroom homes, with recent sales averaging near $377,000 at roughly $153 per square foot over the trailing year (realtor data, late 2025). Condition, size, and lot separate these.

Most inventory

High: larger and fully updated homes

$429K to $429K

Larger, fully updated homes on the best lots sit at the top of the community, with list prices cited up toward the mid $500,000s (homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026). Price each on its size, updates, and lot rather than a community average.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$400K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$375K to $400K

Entry: smaller and original-condition homes

$400K to $429K

Mid: updated three- and four-bedroom homes

$429K to $429K

High: larger and fully updated homes

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Forest Lake Preserve, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 22% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot

Renovated$243

Original$199

Median days on market

Renovated34

Original35

From current Forest Lake Preserve listings (renovated 3, original 3); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Forest Lake Preserve holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Intracoastal West locationStrong

Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong

$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Forest Lake Preserve

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Forest Lake Preserve is a straightforward early-2000s Port Orange family-home community: no community pool, modest dues, quiet wooded streets near the golf corridor. The deal is in the house, its roof and systems, size, and lot, and in confirming the dues and school zoning that public sources report inconsistently.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.3B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.4/10

Renovation Risk7.2/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Forest Lake Preserve is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live DBAAR feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live DBAAR feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from DBAAR; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Larger and preserve- or lake-adjacent lots carry a premium over standard interior lots.
Roof and system condition drive value on early-2000s homes.
Comp by size, lot, and condition, not a community-wide average.

In an early-2000s single-family subdivision, the value drivers are home size, condition, and lot. At Forest Lake Preserve, larger homes and those on preserve- or lake-adjacent lots command a premium over standard interior lots, and homes with updated roofs and systems beat those nearing replacement age. Because public data on the community is partly realtor-sourced and inconsistent on dues and schools, the honest approach is to comp a home against the closest same-size, similar-condition sale here, confirm the HOA dues and school zoning, and weigh the roof and system age as part of the price.

The 15-Second Verdict

Forest Lake Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an early-2000s single-family home in a quiet, wooded part of west Port Orange.

Strong onLocation and value: near the Spruce Creek golf corridor, a couple of miles from I-95, with modest HOA dues.

WatchRoof and system age on early-2000s homes, and conflicting public data on dues and school zoning.

Not forBuyers who want a community pool, a gated amenity community, a condo, or a waterfront address.

The edgeAn active, professionally managed HOA and a near-golf, near-I-95 location at a single-family Port Orange price.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Dues are modest but reported inconsistently across sources; confirm the figure and frequency.
The HOA maintains common areas and is professionally managed.
There is no community pool; some homes have private pools.

Sources conflict on the HOA dues, citing figures in roughly the $380 to $440 range at different frequencies, so this profile does not assert a single number. Confirm the current amount, frequency, and inclusions with the management company, South Atlantic Communities, before you buy.

The HOA maintains common areas; reported coverage includes grounds maintenance and trash on some sources. Confirm exactly what is included.

There is no golf or private club membership tied to the community, though the Spruce Creek and Crane Lakes golf communities are nearby.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Forest Lake Preserve buy.

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

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

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Forest Lake Preserve

Thinking of selling in Forest Lake Preserve?

Your buyer is cross-shopping the other early-2000s west Port Orange communities, so sell what is specific and verifiable: your home's size and condition, the roof and systems, the lot, the HOA dues, and the near-golf, near-I-95 location.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Forest Lake Preserve, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Waters Edge, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Forest Lake Preserve home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Forest Lake Preserve matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Forest Lake Preserve year by year since 2015, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Volusia County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,789/mo

Volusia County typical true cost to own

$151/mo

Volusia County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Volusia County scorecard.

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.

Forest Lake Preserve Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market

Forest Lake Preserve is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 20.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $429,990, and homes go under contract in about 32 days.

20.0

Months supply

$429,990

Median list

$400,000

Median sold

$198

Per sqft

Days on mkt

5/2/3

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32128 ZIP is $436,651, about 4.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Forest Lake Preserve?

It is a single-family subdivision in west Port Orange, Volusia County, ZIP 32128, off Taylor Road about two miles west of Interstate 95, near the Spruce Creek golf corridor (Volusia County Property Appraiser; homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026).

When were the homes built?

Most homes were built in the early-to-mid 2000s, roughly 2002 to 2005 (homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026).

Who built the community and how many homes are there?

Realtor sources name D.R. Horton as the primary builder and put the community at about 210 homes; treat both as realtor-sourced rather than county-confirmed (homesofdaytonabeach.com; realtor aggregates, 2026).

Is there a community pool?

No. There is no community pool, though some individual homes have private screened or heated pools, and fences are allowed (homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026).

What are the HOA dues?

Sources conflict, citing figures in roughly the $380 to $440 range at different frequencies, so confirm the current amount and frequency with the management company, South Atlantic Communities (homesofdaytonabeach.com; tlc-pg.com, 2026).

Is the community gated?

Public sources do not confirm whether the community is gated, so this profile does not assert it; verify the access with the HOA or a current listing.

What do homes cost?

Recent sales averaged near $377,000 at roughly $153 per square foot over the trailing year, with active listings cited from the low $200,000s up toward the mid $500,000s (realtor data, late 2025; homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026). Confirm current pricing for the specific home.

What size are the homes and lots?

Generally three- and four-bedroom homes from about 1,500 to 2,600 square feet on lots of roughly 0.15 to 0.28 acre (homesofdaytonabeach.com, 2026).

What schools serve the community?

It is in the Volusia County Schools district, but sources disagree on the exact assigned schools for this part of west Port Orange, citing a Sweetwater or Cypress Creek elementary among others. Confirm the current zoned schools for the address with the district locator before you rely on them.

Can I rent out a home?

The HOA addresses tenant conduct as the owner's responsibility, indicating rentals are permitted, but specific minimum-lease or cap rules are not confirmed in public sources; verify the current rules in the governing documents.

How far is the beach?

The Atlantic beach is roughly a twenty-minute drive east via Taylor Road and the Dunlawton bridge (approximate; confirm for the specific route).

Is Forest Lake Preserve a good place to buy?

It offers early-2000s single-family homes in a quiet, convenient west Port Orange location with modest dues, but because roof and system age and the public data on dues and schools vary, the inspection and the verification, not the asking price, decide whether a given home is a sound buy.

Who is the best real estate agent for Forest Lake Preserve?

The best agent for Forest Lake Preserve is one who actively works Port Orange and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Lake Preserve.

How do I find a top Port Orange real estate agent who knows Forest Lake Preserve?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Forest Lake Preserve and the wider Port Orange area.

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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Forest Lake Preserve purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Forest Lake Preserve?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an early-2000s single-family home in a quiet, wooded part of Port OrangeExcellent fit

You value a near-golf-corridor location a couple of miles from I-95Excellent fit

You prefer modest HOA dues and homes over heavy shared amenitiesExcellent fit

You want a community pool or a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not

You want a condo or a low-maintenance attached homeProbably not

You want a waterfront or beachside addressProbably not

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Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Forest Lake Preserve home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Forest Lake Preserve Port Orange median home price history from 2015 to 2024, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Forest Lake Preserve Port Orange, Florida by year (2015 to 2024). Source: Momentum Realty.

Forest Lake Preserve Homes for Sale in Port Orange, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Forest Lake Preserve is best for.

Best for

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How Forest Lake Preserve is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Lake Preserve

Forest Lake Preserve on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Forest Lake Preserve

West Port Orange growth corridor

Active, professionally managed HOA

Community build-out

HOA management transition

The Forest Lake Preserve buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Forest Lake Preserve.

What ~$400K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Forest Lake Preserve holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Forest Lake Preserve

Calling the listing agent

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Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

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Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Forest Lake Preserve is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Forest Lake Preserve in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Forest Lake Preserve buy.

Thinking of selling in Forest Lake Preserve?

In Forest Lake Preserve, condition and view decide your number

What is your Forest Lake Preserve home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

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Forest Lake Preserve Market Scorecard

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