Forestbrook
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 124 homes for sale in Maitland, FL · median $504,500 · Seminole County homes for sale
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Forestbrook is a community in Maitland, Seminole County, FL. Across Maitland as a whole, 323 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $507,200, 44 median days on market, with 91 homes for sale today. At that median and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,700 ($7,100 with the full homestead exemption).
Sections of Forestbrook in the MLS
Forestbrook in Largo, FL is recorded as 7 separate subdivisions/phases in the MLS; 4 homes are for sale across them today. Each section has its own page:
- Forestbrook I Condo · 2 for sale
- Forestbrook Condo · 1 for sale
- Forestbrook Iv Condo · 1 for sale
- Forestbrook Condo I
- Forestbrook Ii Condo
- Forestbrook Iii Condo
- Forestbrook V Condo
Price in Forestbrook is driven by condition and size, not by a shared amenity package or new construction wave. With a median living area of 2,322 square feet and a build range spanning 1968 to 2024, two homes a block apart can sit far apart on price depending on how much updating has been done. The median year built of 1977 tells you most of the stock is mature, so renovated examples command a premium over ones that still read original.
The current snapshot shows zero active listings against 257 homes, with only a single closing in the trailing window. That is a thin, tightly held market. For a seller, scarcity works in your favor if your home is move-in ready. For a buyer, patience and readiness to move quickly matter more than negotiating leverage, because inventory surfaces rarely.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Forestbrook 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
Forestbrook is a mature, owner-occupied enclave in Lakeland where roughly 88% of homes carry a homestead exemption, pointing to long-term ownership rather than turnover or investor churn.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 78 homes in FORESTBROOK that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1973 and 2021 (median 1976), with a median living area of about 1,801 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS 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 Forestbrook is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold long-term in a stable, owner-occupied neighborhood
- Buyers comfortable waiting and acting fast when a rare listing appears
- Buyers wanting a larger footprint and willing to evaluate each home on its condition
Probably not for
- Needing to close quickly from a standing pool of available homes
- Wanting community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
- Looking for uniform, newer construction rather than a mix of eras and conditions
The market around Forestbrook
Forestbrook is a small community — 38 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33811, 192 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a steady corner of Lakeland.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 33811 (Lakeland), 313 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $365K ($188/sq ft), down 4.6% year over year, with a median 60 days on market. See the live ZIP 33811 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forestbrook specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Forestbrook listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Forestbrook address.
Recent Developments in Forestbrook
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Forestbrook, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland
Hillpointe's Pointe Grand opened in June 2026 with 288 two-bedroom apartments of about 1,170 square feet each. As of mid-September 119 units, or 42 percent, were occupied, with rents starting at $1,540 per month plus a $199 monthly fee. The city raised the allowed unit count from 152 to 288 in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketThe new rental supply adds 288 units in south Lakeland, and the lease-up pace gives a read on current rental absorption. The site is about 3 miles east of Forestbrook.
Source: LkldNow - September 2026Infrastructure
Lakeland Approves Three-Year Uber Agreement at Lakeland Linder International Airport
On Sept. 8 the Lakeland City Commission voted 7-0 for a three-year, non-exclusive agreement with Rasier LLC (Uber) at Lakeland Linder International Airport, with a $1.75 fee per passenger pickup or drop-off. The same meeting approved a $400,000 citywide stormwater master plan funded with $300,000 in federal hazard mitigation money and $100,000 from the city.
What it may mean for the marketRide-hail access at Linder adds a ground transportation option for air travelers, and the stormwater plan will identify drainage needs. The site is about 2 miles northwest of Forestbrook.
Source: DailyRidge - August 2026Civic
Lakeland Commission Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Permit Review
The Lakeland City Commission voted 4-3 to pause review of data center permit applications for 12 months so staff can study impacts and regulations. Lakeland Electric will draft requirements for large-load customers. The 600,000-square-foot Project Swan proposal on about 60.5 acres in West Lakeland was withdrawn in June, and no applications are pending.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause removes near-term large data center construction from the city's pipeline and defers large electric loads while rules are written. The site is about 5 miles north of Forestbrook.
Source: Lakeland Sun (Mid-Florida Newspapers) - July 2026Development
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Zoning Changes for Hallam Drive and Laura Road Projects
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on July 20, 2026 for two projects. One rezones 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive for 24 single family homes on 1.5 acre lots, and the other rezones 3.87 acres at 559 Laura Road for a proposed self storage facility.
What it may mean for the marketRezonings clear the way for new low density housing and commercial storage in Lakeland, adding to residential lot supply and local commercial infrastructure. The project is about 5 miles east of Forestbrook, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - June 2026Civic
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
Orlando Health will open its seven-story Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road on July 8, 2026. The facility has more than 300 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, and a Center for Women and Babies, and is reported to add more than 1,500 jobs.
What it may mean for the marketA new full service hospital adds major health infrastructure and a large employment anchor to south Lakeland, supporting commercial activity and property demand around the site. The project is about 3 miles east of Forestbrook, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - May 2026Retail & Dining
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant Coming to Lakeland's Dixieland
La Pinata, a Mexican restaurant from four Michelin trained partners, is opening at 850 S. Tennessee Avenue in Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood, the former Patio 850 space. Weekend pop up service is already running, with full indoor dining planned for later in summer 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit down restaurant adds dining options and reinvests in a vacant storefront in Lakeland's Dixieland commercial district. The project is about 5 miles northeast of Forestbrook, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Lakeland Gazette
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.
The Forestbrook buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook.
A held market, not a traded one
The numbers describe a neighborhood people stay in. A homestead share near 88% across 257 homes, paired with just one closing in the trailing window and no active listings, means turnover is low and supply is unpredictable. You do not shop this community on a schedule; you watch it and act when something comes up.
Because the homes span 1968 to 2024 and the median build year is 1977, the real variable is renovation status. The median footprint of 2,322 square feet gives you room to work with, but expect to underwrite each home on its own condition rather than a neighborhood baseline. There are no identified community amenities in current MLS data, so value here is the lot, the square footage, and the work already done.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forestbrook. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a tightly held community with no active listings, the advantage goes to whoever hears about a home first and can read its condition accurately. We track off-market movement in Forestbrook and price mature homes on their actual updates, not a blanket neighborhood number, so you are not overpaying for original finishes or underselling a renovation.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33811, 34761 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 257 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1968–2024 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 2,322 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 88% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Forestbrook key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/forestbrook, data as of August 2, 2026.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Forestbrook Drive N (12 homes on record)
- Forestbrook Drive N (1 homes on record)
- Forestbrook Drive N (1 homes on record)
- Forestbrook Drive N (1 homes on record)
- Forestbrook Drive N (1 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 5, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33811/34761)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (29 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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