Forest Lakes Townhomes
Homes for Sale in Miami, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 42 closed sales in Forest Lakes Townhomes in Miami, FL since 2012, the most recent in May 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $580,000 to $715,000 (median $630,000), on homes of 1,718 to 2,078 sq ft. Across Miami as a whole, 7 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $570,000, 63 median days on market, with 4,211 homes for sale today. At that median and Miami-Dade County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.59 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,080 ($10,370 with the full homestead exemption).
Forest Lakes Townhomes is a thin data set right now. Our tracked window shows only two closings, which is not enough volume to draw a reliable price trend or set expectations around days on market. Anyone quoting a firm price range for this community from current MLS activity is overstating what the data actually supports.
With this little transaction volume, the posture for both buyers and sellers should be individual-listing diligence rather than community-level assumptions. A seller here is essentially pricing off comparable townhome sales nearby rather than an established internal trend, and a buyer should treat each active listing on its own terms.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside FOREST LAKES TOWNHOMES 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Forest Lakes Townhomes sits in Miami-Dade County, and current MLS activity here is limited enough that broader market patterns are not yet established from the data alone.
MIAMI REALTORS sales records identify 65 homes in FOREST LAKES TOWNHOMES that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1995 and 1996 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 1,718 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: MIAMI REALTORS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Lakes Townhomes is best for.
Best for
- A buyer comfortable evaluating a townhome purchase on individual listing merits rather than a community-wide price trend
- A seller willing to price primarily off nearby comparable sales rather than an established internal market history
- Someone who wants direct, agent-verified confirmation of HOA terms and amenities rather than relying on MLS summary fields
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a confirmed price range or typical days-on-market figure before writing an offer
- Someone who needs a documented amenities package spelled out before considering the community
- An investor modeling returns off a defined recent sales trend, which this data set cannot yet support
The market around Forest Lakes Townhomes
Forest Lakes Townhomes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33196, 201 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Miami.
Across Miami-Dade County, 15,314 homes are active and 3,367 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 33196 (Miami), 355 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $588K ($329/sq ft), up 0.7% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 145 active and 42 pending listings — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33196 housing market and the Miami-Dade County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest Lakes Townhomes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Forest Lakes Townhomes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Lakes Townhomes 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 Lakes Townhomes.
A market with too little data to generalize
With only two closings in the tracked window, Forest Lakes Townhomes does not have the transaction volume to support claims about pricing trend, typical time on market, or buyer demand patterns. That is a fact about the data, not a judgment on the community itself.
No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings. That does not necessarily mean the community lacks them, but it does mean listing sheets and agent knowledge, not aggregate MLS fields, are the source of truth here. Anyone evaluating this townhome community should confirm amenities, HOA structure, and recent comparable sales directly rather than relying on generalized statistics.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Lakes Townhomes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume data environment like this one, the value we add is not a canned market report, it is direct verification: pulling recent comparable closings by hand, confirming HOA and amenity details listing by listing, and telling you plainly when the data does not support a confident number.
Forest Lakes Townhomes 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 Forest Lakes Townhomes buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Forest Lakes Townhomes sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Forest Lakes Townhomes, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | MIAMI MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (42 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 MIAMI 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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Common questions about Forest Lakes Townhomes
Where is Forest Lakes Townhomes?
Forest Lakes Townhomes is a community in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, ZIP 33196.
Are there homes for sale in Forest Lakes Townhomes right now?
No active listings inside Forest Lakes Townhomes at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Forest Lakes Townhomes have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Forest Lakes Townhomes in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Miami-Dade County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Miami-Dade 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.