Forest Oaks
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
All 1,183 homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL · median $486,990 · 139 homes for sale in 32086 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Forest Oaks in St. Augustine, FL since 2015, the most recent in June 2023. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 3,770 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $439,900, 50 median days on market, with 1,251 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,920 ($5,410 with the full homestead exemption).
Forest Oaks sits in St. Johns County, which does a lot of the heavy lifting on demand and pricing in this part of St. Augustine. Without a median or spread to lean on here, the honest read is that value in a pocket like this tends to be driven by condition, lot, and how updated a given home is rather than by any single headline number. Two homes on the same street can price very differently based on what has been touched inside.
For buyers, that means underwriting each listing on its own merits instead of anchoring to a neighborhood average. For sellers, presentation and prep are where you win or lose margin. Come to the table with a specific plan for the home in front of you, not a generic assumption about what the area 'should' fetch.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Forest Oaks 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 Oaks is a St. Augustine community in St. Johns County, close enough to the county's coastal draw and road network to matter without being on top of it. Pricing here is condition-led, so the story is in the individual home more than the ZIP.
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 Oaks is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting St. Johns County who will price a home on its condition rather than an area average
- Buyers who value proximity to St. Augustine's core and the county's coast and commuting routes
- Buyers comfortable with a home that may need selective updates in exchange for the right lot
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a uniform, predictable price band with no condition variables
- Buyers who need to be walking distance to the beach or downtown St. Augustine
- Buyers unwilling to inspect systems, roof, and finishes before committing
The market around Forest Oaks
Forest Oaks is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32086, 188 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of St. Augustine.
Across St. Johns County, 1,898 homes are active and 814 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32086 (St. Augustine), 381 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($212/sq ft), down 1.3% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 117 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32086 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest Oaks specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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.
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 Oaks.
Reading Forest Oaks on its own terms
The useful way to approach Forest Oaks is home by home. Because we are describing a St. Johns County pocket rather than a single price tier, the variables that move a deal are the ones you can inspect: kitchens and baths, roof and systems age, lot position, and whether prior owners updated or left the home original. That spread is where opportunity and risk both live.
Location does the rest of the work. St. Augustine's core, the county's beaches, and the main commuting corridors all sit within reach, and the surrounding St. Johns County services and retail are the practical backdrop. Weigh the commute you actually drive against the specific street you are buying on.
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
We work Northeast Florida and St. Johns County every week, so we can walk a Forest Oaks home and tell you where the money went and where it did not. That matters most in a market priced by condition, where the right read on a kitchen, a roof, or a lot can be the whole negotiation. If a listing is wrong for your goals, we will say so.
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Housing distress & ownership in Forest Oaks, St. Augustine
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.
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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 2026Development
Habitat for Humanity seeks buyers for last homes in 36-home Volusia Woods
Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County has four unoccupied homes remaining in Volusia Woods, a 36-home neighborhood in St. Augustine. Its income-restricted homes cost under $300,000 against a county median above $500,000, supported by roughly $1 million in ARPA money and $264,000 in county grants. Habitat hopes to place owners by the holidays.
What it may mean for the marketIncome-restricted ownership options priced well below the county median add a small amount of lower-priced for-sale supply in St. Augustine. The site is about 3 miles north of Forest Oaks.
Source: Jacksonville Today - August 2026Schools
St. Johns County school board moves ahead with design of SilverLeaf-area high school costing about $100 million
The board approved moving forward with design and architecture for a high school on Parcel 38, with cost estimated at roughly $100 million and possibly up to $120 million as design progresses. Construction is expected to take about three years. A board workshop on full project scope is being prepared.
What it may mean for the marketA new high school in the SilverLeaf area would add school capacity for the fast-growing northwest part of the county. The project is about 19 miles northwest of Forest Oaks, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4JAX - July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 17 miles north of Forest Oaks, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The project is about 17 miles north of Forest Oaks, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 18 miles north of Forest Oaks, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The project is about 19 miles northwest of Forest Oaks, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32086)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (2 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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