Forsyth Oaks
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL

Community in Orlando · Orange County
29 homesBuilt 1995–1997
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data18 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Ownership and context
59%
Owner-occupied · Forsyth Oaks
17 of 29 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
41%
Non-owner-occupied · Forsyth Oaks
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
29
Homes in the community
29 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 18 years of records
Est. 1995
Community established
homes built 1995-1997, median 1996 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2011
peaked at 4 in 2008
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Forsyth Oaks is a small, tightly built pocket of Orlando housing stock, with every home dating to a narrow three-year window in the mid-1990s. That consistency means buyers are largely comparing floor plans and condition rather than eras of construction, which narrows the variables that typically drive price spread in older, more mixed neighborhoods.

With homestead exemptions covering more than half of the parcels, a solid majority of owners here are in primary residences rather than treating these homes as investment or rental units. For sellers, that points to a market where turnover is driven by life-stage moves rather than speculation, and for buyers it means listings can be less frequent simply because the inventory base itself is limited to 29 homes.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a primary residence in an established, low-turnover Orange County pocket
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating homes on individual condition rather than shared community features
  • Buyers targeting a compact, efficient floor plan in the low-1,400-to-1,500-square-foot range

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require on-site amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or fitness facility
  • Investors expecting a large, liquid pool of comparable listings to choose from
  • Buyers seeking new or recent construction rather than a mid-1990s-built home

The market around Forsyth Oaks

Forsyth Oaks is a small community — 10 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2011 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Orange County, 5,886 homes are active and 2,019 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

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

If we were buying in Forsyth Oaks 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Forsyth Oaks.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking an established, small-footprint home in Orange County without a homeowners' amenity package.
Biggest Risk
Limited inventory of 29 homes means fewer active listings to choose from at any given time.
Sweet Spot
Homes that have been well maintained or thoughtfully updated since their mid-1990s original build.
Avoid If
You want a community pool, clubhouse, or planned amenities as part of the purchase.

A small footprint, a narrow build window

With only 29 homes total, Forsyth Oaks does not generate the listing volume of larger subdivisions, and that scarcity is compounded by the fact that nearly all homes share the same 1995-to-1997 construction period. Structural systems, roof ages, and original finishes tend to track closely across the community, so due diligence here is less about guessing an era of construction and more about assessing how well an individual owner has maintained or updated a home that started from a similar baseline.

No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, which means this is a neighborhood defined by its homes and location rather than by shared recreational infrastructure. Buyers drawn to clubhouse, pool, or planned-amenity living should look elsewhere; buyers focused on the physical home and its Orange County location will find that the absence of shared amenities generally keeps ownership straightforward.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small, every one of the 29 homes matters to the read on value, and there is no room for generic comps pulled from unrelated subdivisions. Momentum tracks Forsyth Oaks at the individual-listing level, understands which homes reflect original 1996-era construction versus updated interiors, and helps buyers and sellers price against a realistic, current picture rather than assumptions carried over from larger neighborhoods nearby.

Forsyth Oaks in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking an established, small-footprint home in Orange County without a homeowners' amenity package.
Biggest advantageA consistent construction era narrows the guesswork on age-related systems and finishes.
Biggest riskLimited inventory of 29 homes means fewer active listings to choose from at any given time.
Sweet spotHomes that have been well maintained or thoughtfully updated since their mid-1990s original build.
Avoid ifYou want a community pool, clubhouse, or planned amenities as part of the purchase.

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 Forsyth Oaks sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Forsyth Oaks?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 29 homes in Forsyth Oaks (public records).
What share of Forsyth Oaks is owner-occupied?
59% of Forsyth Oaks parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Forsyth Oaks built?
Homes in Forsyth Oaks were built between 1995 and 1997, with a median year built of 1996 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Forsyth Oaks?
The best agent for Forsyth Oaks is one who actively works Orlando 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 Forsyth Oaks.
How do I find a top Orlando real estate agent who knows Forsyth Oaks?
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 Forsyth Oaks and the wider Orlando area.
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Buyers who want a primary residence in an established, low-turnover Orange County pocketExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating homes on individual condition rather than shared community featuresExcellent fit
Buyers targeting a compact, efficient floor plan in the low-1,400-to-1,500-square-foot rangeExcellent fit
Buyers who require on-site amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or fitness facilityProbably not
Investors expecting a large, liquid pool of comparable listings to choose fromProbably not
Buyers seeking new or recent construction rather than a mid-1990s-built homeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32807))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2008 (5 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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