Lake Forest
Homes for Sale in Melrose, FL
All 28 homes for sale in Melrose, FL · median $385,000 · 45 homes for sale in 32666 · Clay County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-16, 26 recorded sales closed at a median of $147,500, $126 per square foot, a median 26 days on market. At the median price and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,220 ($1,620 with the full homestead exemption).
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake 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
Lake Forest market snapshot (as of September 16, 2026): the median sale price is about $148K ($126 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 27 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32666 (Melrose), 226 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $365K ($223/sq ft), up 2.0% year over year, with a median 31 days on market. Right now 36 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 2.6 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32666 housing market and the Putnam County market.
The Lake Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake 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 Lake Forest.
A closer look at the Lake Forest market
At a median of $126 per square foot, Lake Forest prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Lake Forest buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Forest sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Lake Forest, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 16, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2025 (26 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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