Forest Oaks
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of November 2026, Forest Oaks in Jacksonville, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1990–1993; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 59 ft).
Price in Forest Oaks is driven by condition and updates, not by any single build era. With a stock spanning homes built from 1974 through 2023 and a median build year around 1991, you are looking at a community where an original-condition house and a renovated one can sit far apart on price. Interior work, roof age, and systems will move the number more than the address does.
Roughly 80% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which tells you this is a lived-in, owner-occupied community rather than a rental-heavy one. That tends to mean turnover is measured and inventory is not flooded. For a buyer, be ready to move on a well-updated listing; for a seller, condition and presentation are where you win or lose.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Forest Oaks right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 months of supply and 0% 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 realMLS records, as of November 11, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 11, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Forest Oaks is an established Jacksonville community of 306 homes in Duval County, built out over several decades, with a median living area near 1,900 square feet and strong owner-occupancy.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Forest Oaks is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a settled, owner-occupied community rather than a rental-heavy pocket
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home on its own condition and update history
- Right-sizers targeting roughly 1,900 square feet of living space
Probably not for
- Buyers who want brand-new construction and a single build era throughout
- Buyers unwilling to budget for updates on an older, original-condition home
- Investors seeking a high-turnover, rental-dominated street
The market around Forest Oaks
Forest Oaks is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32225, 209 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,325 homes are active and 1,470 pending (25% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest Oaks specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Forest Oaks, Jacksonville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Oaks
Live MLS inventory for Forest Oaks. 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 Oaks listings as of 2026-11-11, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Forest Oaks Jacksonville Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Forest Oaks Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 11649 Brush Ridge Circle · $369,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Offerpad Brokerage Fl Llc
- 12062 Saverio Lane · $379,795 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 13, 2026 · listed by Alpha Real Estate
Forest Oaks on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Don Brewer · Elementary
- Landmark · Middle
- Sandalwood · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Forest Oaks listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Forest Oaks address.
The Forest Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Oaks 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.
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.
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 Oaks.
A condition-driven resale market
The wide build range — 1974 to 2023 — is the single most important thing to understand here. A community that added homes over roughly five decades has real variation in floor plans, lot layouts, and mechanical age. Two houses of similar size can be very different buys depending on what has been touched. Read each listing on its own terms rather than assuming a neighborhood standard.
At a median near 1,897 square feet, the typical home offers usable room without being oversized. The high homestead share reinforces that most owners are here to stay, so when a genuinely updated home lists, expect attention. Deferred-maintenance homes will price differently, and that spread is where the negotiating leverage lives on both sides.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Oaks. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this varied, the number that matters is the one attached to the specific house in front of you, not a neighborhood average. We walk the condition, the roof and systems age, and the true comparables so you know whether a listing is priced on its updates or on hope. That is how you avoid overpaying for finishes — or underpricing your own home when you sell.
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Recent Developments in Forest Oaks
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Forest Oaks, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Hotel, restaurants and retail proposed to replace vacant Neptune Beach Kmart
TriBridge Residential plans Town Center West at the former Kmart, 500 Atlantic Blvd., with a hotel, two restaurants, and office and retail space after demolishing the building. The project is described as a $100 million-plus investment and still needs variances and development plan approval. Design and permitting would take roughly 9 to 12 months once approvals are in hand.
What it may mean for the marketRedeveloping a long-vacant big-box site on Atlantic Boulevard could add dining, lodging and shopping options close to the Beaches' central corridor. The project is about 6 miles southeast of Forest Oaks, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Market
Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens
Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.
What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 9 miles west of Forest Oaks.
Source: Clay Today - October 2026Development
FSCJ opens large automated semiconductor training lab, a first for Florida
Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.
What it may mean for the marketA regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The site is about 9 miles west of Forest Oaks.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 1 mile north of Forest Oaks.
Source: News4JAX - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 1 mile northwest of Forest Oaks.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 1 mile northwest of Forest Oaks.
Source: News4Jax
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32225/32250/32266)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-11 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (38 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 realMLS 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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