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As of November 2026, Forest Lakes in Naples, FL has 12 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $129,900 to $349,900 (median $244,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-11, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $161,613, $162 per square foot, a median 121 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1973–1980; 7 of 14 report an HOA (median $754/mo); 4 of the 13 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 10 ft). At the median price and Collier County's FY2025-26 rate of 11.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $1,790 ($1,350 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Forest Lakes: 5 new listings (median asking $260,000), 2 under contract right now. As of November 11, 2026, Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate.

Live · Forest Lakes Housing Pulse Florida Gulf Coast MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$162K
Median sold · 12 mo
$162/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $162 in 2026
92.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
28.8mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
121days
Median DOM · closed
121 days at the 2026 low
14%
Under contract
Collier: 15% (932 of 6,115)
12 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Track record · 0 years of records
1,000sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Forest Lakes. 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 Lakes listings as of 2026-11-12, priced high to low. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 29, 2026

Forest Lakes prices off condition and unit size more than anything else. With a median living area around 1,000 square feet and a median year built of 1979, this is compact, older housing stock, and the $200,000 median price with a median price per square foot of $172.5 reflects that scale rather than a discount on space. Homes here trade in a tight, small-footprint band, so two listings a few doors apart can look very different once you account for updates and unit condition.

The current posture favors patience over urgency. A median 110 days on market and a market heat score of 14 point to a slow-moving segment, and the year-over-year figure of -16% shows pricing has been giving ground rather than holding. For a buyer, that argues for disciplined offers and time to compare units. For a seller, it means condition and pricing accuracy matter more than timing the market for a quick sale.

Figures in this note are as of July 29, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Forest Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 11, 2026

Forest Lakes right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 28.8 months of supply and 14% 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 Florida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of November 11, 2026. Confidence: High (14 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 12, 2026 · Live data: Florida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Forest Lakes market snapshot (as of November 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $162K ($162 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 121 days on market for closed sales, and 28.8 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

In ZIP 34105 (Naples), 324 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $577K ($323/sq ft), with a median 54 days on market. Right now 436 active and 76 pending listings put supply at about 16.1 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 34105 housing market and the Collier County market.

Florida Gulf Coast MLS sales records identify 30 homes in Forest Lakes that have changed hands since 2025, built between 1973 and 1990 (median 1976), with a median living area of about 1,086 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 87% are condominiums. Source: Florida Gulf Coast MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Flood zones in Forest Lakes: of 9 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 67% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 33% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Naples.

Forest Lakes is an established Naples community of 768 homes built mostly between 1973 and 2008, with a median unit size near 1,000 square feet that places it toward the smaller end of the local housing stock.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing a lower purchase price in Naples over unit size or amenities.
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating each listing's condition individually given the wide 1973-2008 build range.
  • Investors or second-home buyers who are comfortable with the current non-homestead ownership pattern and a slower-moving market.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want on-site community amenities, since none are currently identified from MLS listings.
  • Buyers who need a quick resale timeline given the median 110 days on market.
  • Buyers expecting steady near-term price appreciation given the -16% year-over-year trend.

Listing locations from Florida Gulf Coast MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Forest Lakes 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 Lakes.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a lower entry point in Naples and willing to evaluate condition unit by unit.
Biggest Risk
A -16% year-over-year trend and a 110-day median days on market signal a market still finding its floor.
Sweet Spot
Move-in-ready or recently updated units near the median 1,000 square feet, priced in line with the $172.5 median price per square foot.
Avoid If
You need a fast resale or are counting on near-term price appreciation to justify the purchase.

Small units, soft market, real spread

The homestead share here sits at 42.6%, meaning less than half of the homes are claimed as a primary residence under Florida's homestead exemption. That split is worth factoring into how you read the market: with a meaningful share of non-homestead ownership, availability and pricing can be shaped as much by owner strategy as by owner-occupant demand.

With 21 closings in the most recent window against a base of 768 homes, turnover is measured rather than brisk, and the -16% year-over-year change signals a market still working through where pricing should settle. Buyers who take time to compare unit condition and true living area against the $200,000 median and $172.5 median price per square foot are working from the right baseline; buyers who assume a fast resale or steady appreciation should adjust that assumption to what the current data actually shows.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market with a 110-day median days on market and a wide condition spread across a 1973-2008 build range rewards careful comparison, not quick assumptions. We track unit-level condition, pricing relative to the $172.5 median price per square foot, and how the homestead versus non-homestead mix is trending, so you are negotiating from current data rather than a listing description.

Forest Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a lower entry point in Naples and willing to evaluate condition unit by unit.
Biggest advantageThe median price near $200,000 is well below broader Naples pricing, giving room to negotiate on an already soft market.
Biggest riskA -16% year-over-year trend and a 110-day median days on market signal a market still finding its floor.
Sweet spotMove-in-ready or recently updated units near the median 1,000 square feet, priced in line with the $172.5 median price per square foot.
Avoid ifYou need a fast resale or are counting on near-term price appreciation to justify the purchase.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Forest Lakes

Homes in Forest Lakes 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. 8 on record.

Forest Lakes key facts
LocationNaples, Collier County, FL · ZIP 34105
Home types (current listings and sales)condos 79%, attached 21%
Sale prices, last 12 months$161,613 median across 5 closed sales · $162 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)121 median
For sale right now12 active, 2 pending · median asking $244,000 · 28.8 months of supply

Data as of November 11, 2026. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Forest Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forest-lakes--collier, data as of November 11, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Forest Lakes, Naples

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 18 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-11-11)

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. Listing information provided by the Florida Gulf Coast Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS to be accurate. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every Home for Sale in Forest Lakes Collier Right Now (14)

All 14 active and pending Forest Lakes Collier listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in Forest Lakes 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 (2026-11-12).

What it really costs to own in Forest Lakes

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxCurrent owners' bills run a median of $2,155/yr across 28 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-12).
HOA duesMedian $754/month across 7 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-12). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Collier County is $2,147/yr (2,002 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 9 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 67% sit outside the high-risk zone and 33% inside one, where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes).
Roof and ageMedian build year 1975 across 28 listings. An original roof here would be about 51 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,112/month (tax $180, HOA $754, insurance $179). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Forest Lakes?
The median sale price in Forest Lakes was $162K over the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 (5 closed sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
How long do homes in Forest Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 11, 2026 took a median 121 days on market (5 sales, Florida Gulf Coast MLS).
Is Forest Lakes a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Forest Lakes leans toward buyers: 28.8 months of supply at the current sales pace (Florida Gulf Coast MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Forest Lakes?
The best agent for Forest Lakes is one who actively works Naples 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 Lakes.
How do I find a top Naples real estate agent who knows Forest Lakes?
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 Lakes and the wider Naples 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 Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Forest Lakes, and what county is it in?
Forest Lakes is in Naples, Collier County, FL, ZIP 34105.
Is Forest Lakes 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 Lakes: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $162K (5 sales), 72% below the Naples median of $577K; homes took a median 121 days to go under contract; supply is 28.8 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buyers prioritizing a lower purchase price in Naples over unit size or amenities.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating each listing's condition individually given the wide 1973-2008 build range.Excellent fit
Investors or second-home buyers who are comfortable with the current non-homestead ownership pattern and a slower-moving market.Excellent fit
Buyers who want on-site community amenities, since none are currently identified from MLS listings.Probably not
Buyers who need a quick resale timeline given the median 110 days on market.Probably not
Buyers expecting steady near-term price appreciation given the -16% year-over-year trend.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026)
Community market statsFlorida Gulf Coast MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 11, 2026
Under-contract sharesFlorida Gulf Coast MLS records, as of 2026-11-11
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (5 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 Florida Gulf Coast 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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