Highland Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,522 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $300,000 · 27 homes for sale in 32259 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Highland Forest in Jacksonville, FL since 2004, the most recent in August 2020. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 5,595 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $314,237, 43 median days on market, with 4,102 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,610 ($4,880 with the full homestead exemption).
The facts on Highland Forest are thin as of mid-2026 — no median, no days-on-market, no active count to anchor an analysis. What that tells you is that this is a submarket you read house by house, not by the numbers, and pricing here will be driven by the individual property: its condition, its lot, and how it stacks up against whatever else in the area happens to be listed the week you shop.
Without a current volume or velocity signal, treat any single listing as its own negotiation. For sellers, that means condition and presentation do the heavy lifting; for buyers, it means comps matter more than any headline, and you should lean on recent nearby closings in Duval rather than a neighborhood average that isn't reliable at this level of detail.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Highland Forest 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
Highland Forest is a Jacksonville community in Duval County served by the realMLS feed. With no current price or inventory snapshot to lean on, it is a market best evaluated one property at a time.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 19 homes in Highland Forest that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1989 and 2001 (median 1997), with a median living area of about 2,193 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 95% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) 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 Highland Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a single property on condition and comps rather than a neighborhood trend line
- Purchasers wanting Duval County location and Jacksonville access without chasing a headline market
- Long-hold owners who value the home itself over short-term market momentum
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a firm median and inventory read before making a move
- Short-term investors who require clear velocity data to model an exit
- Anyone wanting a fast, data-driven bidding decision with minimal property-level diligence
The market around Highland Forest
Highland Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32259, 558 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,004 homes are active and 1,434 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32259 (Jacksonville), 2,140 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505K ($225/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 449 active and 265 pending listings put supply at about 17.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32259 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highland Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Highland Forest by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Highland Forest subdivision: 21 homes on record; built 1989–2001; typical size about 2,205 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 95%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | $216,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | $279,900 |
| 2018 | 1 | $249,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $408,689 |
| 2021 | 6 | $439,625 |
| 2023 | 1 | $560,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $560,000 on 2023-10-05.
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 Highland Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highland Forest 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 Highland Forest.
Reading Highland Forest without a data anchor
When a community doesn't hand you a stable median or an active count, the discipline is to stop looking for a shortcut. Highland Forest sits inside the broader Duval County market, and that context — access to Jacksonville's road network, employment, and services — is real even when the neighborhood-level numbers are quiet.
The practical move is to build your read from the actual homes on offer: how a given house is finished, what its lot and layout give you, and how its asking price lines up against recent closings within a short radius. That bottom-up approach protects both sides from over- or under-pricing on a thin sample.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highland Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a submarket this quiet on data, the value is in local reads, not dashboards. We pull the recent Duval closings that actually bear on a Highland Forest home, walk the property with you, and price or offer against evidence instead of a headline number that may not hold up.
Highland Forest 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.
Tools for a Highland Forest buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-10 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (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.
Recent Developments in Highland Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highland Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Schools
Loretto Elementary breaks ground on $12.3 million classroom addition
The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The project is about 9 miles north of Highland Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Infrastructure
County Road 220 widening and Little Black Creek bridge replacement open to traffic in Clay County
The project finished ahead of schedule, with a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek replacing a 1947 structure. Phase 1 began in December 2024 with intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road, and Phase 2 began in January 2025. Officials say it should ease traffic along the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketA four-lane CR 220 corridor improves commute capacity for Fleming Island and Middleburg area drivers. The site is about 9 miles west of Highland Forest.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 7 miles east of Highland Forest.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 7 miles southwest of Highland Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 site is about 7 miles east of Highland Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 7 miles east of Highland Forest.
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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Highland Forest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32259; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Bartram Trail High School · 9-12 (assigned to 24 nearby communities)
- Switzerland Point Middle School · 6-8 (assigned to 19 nearby communities)
- Fruit Cove Middle School · 6-8 (assigned to 18 nearby communities)
- Creekside High School · 9-12 (assigned to 16 nearby communities)
- Julington Creek Elementary School · PreK-5 (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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Common questions about Highland Forest
Where is Highland Forest?
Highland Forest is a community in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, ZIP 32259.
How many homes are in Highland Forest?
County property records list 21 homes in Highland Forest, built between 1989 and 2001; the typical home is about 2,205 heated square feet.
What do homes in Highland Forest sell for?
Highland Forest has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2023 (1 sale, median $560,000). For context, ZIP 32259 has 558 homes on the market with 33% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Highland Forest right now?
No active listings inside Highland Forest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Highland Forest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Highland Forest 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.
Housing distress & ownership in Highland Forest, Jacksonville
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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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.