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As of September 2026, Forest Lakes in West Palm Beach, FL has 5 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $279,000 to $368,889 (median $295,000). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1980–1980; 14 of 14 report an HOA (median $426/mo); none of the 13 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 19 ft).

Live · Forest Lakes Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
13%
Under contract
Palm Beach: 29% (476 of 1,647)
7 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
56%
Owner-occupied · Forest Lakes
75 of 134 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
44%
Non-owner-occupied · Forest Lakes
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
134
Homes in the community
134 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · years of records
Est. 1980
Community established
homes built 1980-1980, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)

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 2026-09-24, 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 Lakes West Palm Beach Right Now (7)

All 7 active and pending Forest Lakes West Palm Beach listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Forest Lakes is a single-vintage community — every home traces back to 1980 — which means pricing here comes down almost entirely to condition and updates rather than era or floor plan variation. With a median living area of 1,236 square feet, these are compact homes, and how a given unit has been maintained or renovated over four-plus decades will do more to set its price than anything else in the listing.

At 12 months of supply and only 7 active listings against 134 total homes, this is a buyer-leaning market by the numbers, but the pool to choose from at any given moment is small. That combination — slow absorption paired with thin inventory — tells us turnover here is not frequent. Sellers who do list should expect to compete less on urgency and more on presenting a well-kept, updated home; buyers should expect negotiating room but a limited set of options to negotiate over.

Forest Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Forest Lakes right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 12% 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 July 15, 2026. Confidence: Medium (8 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· 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

Built out entirely in 1980, Forest Lakes reads as a cohesive, older West Palm Beach community rather than a mixed-vintage subdivision, with a homestead share of 56% pointing to a base of longer-term, owner-occupied homes rather than a fast-churning rental or investment pocket.

Flood zones in Forest Lakes: of 10 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary — verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in West Palm Beach.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint and don't need extra square footage
  • Buyers drawn to on-site recreation — pool, tennis, clubhouse — over a large private yard
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating a 1980-built home closely on updates and condition rather than age or layout novelty

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new or recently built construction
  • Buyers who need more than roughly 1,200 square feet of living space
  • Buyers expecting a large active resale market with many listings to compare in real time

The market around Forest Lakes

Forest Lakes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

Across Palm Beach County, 1,171 homes are active and 476 pending (29% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest Lakes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Forest Lakes, 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 24 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-11)

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. 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.

Community amenities as reported across Beaches MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Berkshire · Elementary
  • Palm Springs Community (Palm Beach) · Middle
  • John I. Leonard · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Forest Lakes 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 Lakes address.

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 compact, older home in West Palm Beach with shared recreational amenities on-site.
Biggest Risk
Only 7 active listings means the choice set at any moment is genuinely limited.
Sweet Spot
A single-story, 1980-built home in the 1,236 sq ft range for a buyer prioritizing amenities over square footage.
Avoid If
You need a larger floor plan or a newer-construction build — this community won't offer either.

One vintage, one set of trade-offs

Because every home in Forest Lakes dates to 1980, shopping here is less about comparing eras and more about comparing what each seller has done to a 1980-built home over the decades — roofs, systems, kitchens, and baths carry more weight in price than square footage or layout novelty. At a median of 1,236 square feet, these are efficient, smaller-footprint homes, which tends to keep carrying costs modest but also means buyers chasing larger floor plans should look elsewhere.

The amenity list — tennis courts, a basketball court, playground, jogging path, pool, clubhouse, and a security-fenced entry, plus parking — points to an HOA-run community built around shared recreational space rather than expansive private lots. Access, condition, and any usage rules for these amenities should be confirmed directly with the HOA, since our data reflects what's been reported across MLS listings rather than a verified current amenity roster.

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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

With only 7 active listings at any given time, timing and off-market awareness matter more in Forest Lakes than in a deep-inventory community. We track this community closely enough to flag a new listing quickly and to help sellers position a 1980-built home's condition and updates against what limited comparables exist.

Forest Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a compact, older home in West Palm Beach with shared recreational amenities on-site.
Biggest advantageBuyer-leaning conditions and a 12-month supply mean less pressure to rush a decision.
Biggest riskOnly 7 active listings means the choice set at any moment is genuinely limited.
Sweet spotA single-story, 1980-built home in the 1,236 sq ft range for a buyer prioritizing amenities over square footage.
Avoid ifYou need a larger floor plan or a newer-construction build — this community won't offer either.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Forest Lakes 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 Lakes.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $426/month (about $5,112/yr) · median of 77 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $426 per month ($5,112 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 77 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 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.

The real cost & risk here

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

$2,912/mo
Palm Beach County typical true cost to own
$146/mo
Palm Beach County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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 Lakes Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market

Forest Lakes is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $295,000, and homes go under contract in about 75 days.

8.6
Months supply
$295,000
Median list
$270,000
Median sold
$210
Per sqft
75
Days on mkt
5/2/7
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33406 ZIP is $430,787, about 8.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Lakes a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 15, 2026, Forest Lakes leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Forest Lakes?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 134 homes in Forest Lakes (public records).
What share of Forest Lakes is owner-occupied?
56% of Forest Lakes parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Forest Lakes built?
Homes in Forest Lakes were built between 1980 and 1980, with a median year built of 1980 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Forest Lakes?
The best agent for Forest Lakes 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 Lakes.
How do I find a top West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Forest Lakes?
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 West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL.
Is Forest Lakes in a flood zone?
No, for the homes we can see: all 10 homes we sampled in Forest Lakes sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X), where a lender does not require flood insurance. Flood zones are drawn parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on FEMA's flood map before you close; the flood section on this page shows the community's mix.
Buyers who want a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint and don't need extra square footageExcellent fit
Buyers drawn to on-site recreation — pool, tennis, clubhouse — over a large private yardExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating a 1980-built home closely on updates and condition rather than age or layout noveltyExcellent fit
Buyers who want new or recently built constructionProbably not
Buyers who need more than roughly 1,200 square feet of living spaceProbably not
Buyers expecting a large active resale market with many listings to compare in real timeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 24, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12

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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