Forest Grove
Homes for Sale in Palm Harbor, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Frst Grove Ph 01 in Palm Harbor, FL since 2004, the most recent in February 2016. Across Palm Harbor as a whole, 848 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $366,500, 47 median days on market, with 246 homes for sale today. At that median and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,110 ($6,290 with the full homestead exemption).
Forest Grove Ph 01 is a small, established Palm Harbor community of 164 homes, all built within a tight window between 1981 and 1988, with a median year built around 1982.5. That construction consistency means most buyers are comparing similar-era structures, so differentiation in this community comes down to updates, maintenance history, and lot specifics rather than architectural era.
With homestead share at roughly 79%, a large majority of owners have filed for homestead exemption here, which typically signals longer-term ownership and fewer transient resales. For a buyer, that can mean less turnover and more homes that come to market only when an owner is truly ready to sell. For a seller, it means your closest comparables are likely other long-held homes, and condition and updates will carry more weight than volume of recent sales.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Frst Grove Ph 01 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
Built out entirely in the early-to-mid 1980s, Forest Grove Ph 01 is a compact, single-phase Palm Harbor community where the housing stock shares a common construction era, and any distinction between homes traces to renovation and upkeep rather than build year.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 100 homes in Forest Grove that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1981 and 1984 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,594 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 Forest Grove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a 1980s-era home on its mechanical and cosmetic condition rather than build year
- Buyers who prioritize an established, low-turnover Palm Harbor location over on-site amenities
- Buyers planning renovation work who want a straightforward, single-phase subdivision to work within
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new or near-new construction
- Buyers who expect a homeowners association with recreational facilities as part of the purchase
- Buyers seeking wide variation in home style or era within the same community
The market around Forest Grove
Forest Grove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34683, 227 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Palm Harbor.
Across Pinellas County, 6,628 homes are active and 1,729 pending (21% under contract).
In ZIP 34683 (Palm Harbor), 551 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $492K ($285/sq ft), down 2.2% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 115 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 4.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34683 housing market and the Pinellas County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest Grove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Forest Grove Ph 01 by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Forest Grove Ph 01 subdivision: 8 homes on record; built 1981–1984; typical size about 1,662 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | $220,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | $280,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | $226,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | $216,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | $153,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | $231,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $231,000 on 2014-08-14.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Forest Grove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Grove 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 Grove.
One Build Era, One Set of Comparables
With every home in Forest Grove Ph 01 dating to 1981-1988 and a median living area near 1,792 square feet, this is a community where floor plans and lot sizes vary less than in newer, multi-phase subdivisions. Buyers evaluating a home here should expect to weigh mechanical age, roof condition, and interior updates as the primary variables, since the underlying bones and general footprint are broadly consistent across the 164 homes.
Current MLS listings show no identified community amenities, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision rather than an amenity-driven one. That keeps carrying costs simpler to evaluate but also means any recreational draw is coming from the surrounding Palm Harbor area rather than from within the community itself.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Grove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community built out in a single era with high homestead retention, pricing a home correctly means understanding which nearby resales reflect true condition-adjusted value versus which are outliers. We track those distinctions closely so sellers price with evidence and buyers do not overpay for cosmetic staging on a 1980s-era structure.
Forest Grove in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (12 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Forest Grove. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 34683; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Sutherland Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Palm Harbor Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Palm Harbor University High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Palm Harbor Elementary, Palm Harbor Middle · By address (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Forest Grove
Where is Forest Grove?
Forest Grove is a community in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida, ZIP 34683.
How many homes are in Forest Grove?
County property records list 8 homes in Forest Grove, built between 1981 and 1984; the typical home is about 1,662 heated square feet.
What do homes in Forest Grove sell for?
Forest Grove has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2014 (1 sale, median $231,000). For context, ZIP 34683 has 227 homes on the market with 26% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Forest Grove right now?
No active listings inside Forest Grove at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Forest Grove have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Forest Grove in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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