FOREST THE in LAKE MARY

FOREST THE
Homes for Sale in LAKE MARY, FL

Community in LAKE MARY · Seminole County · ZIP 32746
371 homesBuilt 1925–2024
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Live · FOREST THE Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
33%
Under contract
Seminole: 30% (662 of 2,236)
2 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
73%
Owner-occupied · FOREST THE
273 of 372 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
27%
Non-owner-occupied · FOREST THE
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
83%
Cash buyers · FOREST THE
5 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
371
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 372 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1925
Community established
homes built 1925-2024, median 1979 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 18 in 2009
0.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 371 homes trade a year
FOREST THE Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

FOREST THE right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 33% 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 Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (3 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The market around FOREST THE

FOREST THE is a small community — 130 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32746, 240 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of LAKE MARY.

Across Seminole County, 1,574 homes are active and 662 pending (30% under contract).

The housing mix here is 55% manufactured home - post 1977, 38% mobile home - pre 1976, 2% mobile home.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in FOREST THE

Live MLS inventory for FOREST THE. 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 THE listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

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

If we were buying in FOREST THE 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 THE.

A closer look at the FOREST THE market

Inventory runs at 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

The housing stock is 371 homes built between 1925 and 2024, and 73% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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FOREST THE Market Scorecard

Balanced

FOREST THE is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $235,000, and homes go under contract in about 35 days.

4.0
Months supply
$235,000
Median list
$213,000
Median sold
$171
Per sqft
35
Days on mkt
1/2/3
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Live data: realMLS, 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 THE a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, FOREST THE leans toward buyers: 8.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in FOREST THE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 371 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in FOREST THE (public records).
What share of FOREST THE is owner-occupied?
73% of FOREST THE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in FOREST THE built?
Homes in FOREST THE were built between 1925 and 2024, with a median year built of 1979.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in FOREST THE?
Cash buyers took 83% of FOREST THE sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (5 of 6 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for FOREST THE?
The best agent for FOREST THE is one who actively works LAKE MARY 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 THE.
How do I find a top LAKE MARY real estate agent who knows FOREST THE?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows FOREST THE and the wider LAKE MARY area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for FOREST THE?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your FOREST THE purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (15 streets, ZIP 32746))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (64 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 Stellar 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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Thinking of selling in FOREST THE? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Seminole County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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