Highland Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 3,956 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,900 · 18 homes for sale in 32259 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 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, 8,836 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 43 median days on market, with 2,379 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,540 ($4,800 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 20 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, 535 homes are on the market and 34% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 3,905 homes are active and 1,695 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32259 (Jacksonville), 2,306 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $498K ($222/sq ft), down 3.1% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 513 active and 265 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a balanced 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.
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 August 2026.
- July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 13 miles northwest of Highland Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 17 miles north of Highland Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 17 miles northwest of Highland Forest, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| 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.
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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).
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 535 homes on the market with 34% 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.