Lake Forest
Homes for Sale in Palm Coast, FL
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Lake Forest in Palm Coast, FL since 2014, the most recent in May 2026. Across Palm Coast as a whole, 860 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $359,990, 168 median days on market, with 1,663 homes for sale today. At that median and Flagler County's FY2025-26 rate of 14.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,270 ($4,690 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Forest sits in Palm Coast, in Flagler County, and the story here is condition-driven more than anything else. With no median or price data in front of me for this snapshot, I'm reading the market qualitatively: what a home trades for depends heavily on how it presents, how it's finished, and where it sits within the community.
For buyers, that means the homework is on the property itself, not the ZIP code average. For sellers, it means condition and presentation do the heavy lifting. Come in with a clear read on comparable homes and their finishes rather than a single headline number.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
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 is a Palm Coast community in Flagler County. The value spread tends to track condition and finish level rather than a tidy price band, so treat each listing on its own merits.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 34 homes in Lake Forest that have changed hands since 2013, built between 1985 and 1994 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 1,155 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 76% are townhomes. 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 Lake Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a Palm Coast base in Flagler County who will weigh each home on its own condition
- Buyers comfortable comparing finishes and updates rather than chasing a single headline price
- Sellers willing to invest in presentation to distinguish their home
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a rigid price band before touring anything
- Buyers unwilling to budget for the gap between move-in-ready and project homes
- Sellers expecting condition not to matter to their number
The market around Lake Forest
Lake Forest is a small community — 2 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32137, 705 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Palm Coast.
Across Flagler County, 1,268 homes are active and 370 pending (23% under contract).
The housing mix here is 67% townhouse, 33% single family residence.
In ZIP 32137 (Palm Coast), 139 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $301K ($173/sq ft), down 27.2% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 23 active and 18 pending listings put supply at about 2.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32137 housing market and the Flagler County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Forest
Live MLS inventory for Lake Forest. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Lake Forest listings as of 2026-11-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
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.
Reading Lake Forest on its own terms
Palm Coast communities like this one reward buyers who evaluate the individual home closely. Layout, updates, and lot position drive the conversation more than any community-wide figure, and that's where the negotiation usually lives.
If you're selling, the practical lever is preparation: a home that shows clean and finished separates itself. If you're buying, budget for the difference between a move-in-ready property and one that needs work, because that gap is where the real pricing story sits.
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.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Palm Coast and Flagler County listing by listing, not off a single average. That means we'll walk you through how a specific Lake Forest home compares on condition and finish, tell you plainly when a property is overpriced for its state, and steer you away when the fit isn't right.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (7 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 Lake Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Palm Coast finishes Waterfront Park upgrades with new pavilion and 100-space parking lot
Palm Coast completed the latest phase of work at its 18-acre Waterfront Park on the Intracoastal Waterway, adding a 3,500-square-foot pavilion built for 135-mph winds and a 1.29-acre lot with 100 spaces. The park also has a boat launch, trails, a playground and fishing and kayaking access, with state navigation district grants covering part of the cost.
What it may mean for the marketAdded parking and a rentable pavilion expand waterfront recreation access for eastern Palm Coast. The site is about 1 mile south of Lake Forest.
Source: FlaglerLive - October 2026Civic
Judge sends Palm Coast impact fee dispute with home builders toward trial and orders mediation
A circuit judge denied the Flagler Home Builders Association's bid for summary judgment on two counts of its suit over Palm Coast's 2025 impact fee increases, which averaged more than 100 percent. The city keeps collecting the higher fees while a refund order is stayed on appeal, mediation is ordered, and a November hearing will address the stay and escrow.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome will affect permitting costs for new construction in Palm Coast and could shape the pace and pricing of future builds. The site is about 2 miles north of Lake Forest.
Source: FlaglerLive - October 2026Civic
Palm Coast holds ceremonial opening of new Fire Station 22
The new station at the southeast corner of Palm Coast Parkway and Colbert Lane replaces the 1977 station and responds to about 18,700 calls a year. Funding of about $12.2 million came from the general fund, fire impact fees and American Rescue Plan money after a $5 million state appropriation was vetoed. The old station is slated to become a visitor center, though funding is not yet identified.
What it may mean for the marketAdds modernized emergency response capacity along the Palm Coast Parkway corridor. The site is about 2 miles southeast of Lake Forest.
Source: FlaglerLive - September 2026Retail & Dining
Promenade at Town Center in Palm Coast signs six tenants and opens apartment leasing
The six-building mixed-use project has signed six leases, including 6th Street Deli, Fleet Feet and AdventHealth Sports Rehab, and has begun leasing 204 apartments. It includes roughly 40,000 square feet of retail and 25,000 square feet of medical and office space. Half the buildings remain under construction and no opening date has been set.
What it may mean for the marketAdds near-term retail, medical office and rental apartment options in the Town Center area. The site is about 1 mile south of Lake Forest.
Source: FlaglerLive - June 2026Development
Palm Coast approves a 62,000-square-foot medical office building on Palm Harbor Parkway
Palm Coast also approved a two-story, 62,000-square-foot medical office building with 43 suites at 1195 Palm Harbor Parkway in June 2026. The developers project about 120 jobs when the building is fully leased.
What it may mean for the marketA new medical office complex adds healthcare capacity and professional jobs in Palm Coast, an amenity and employment factor that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 1 mile northwest of Lake Forest.
Source: FlaglerLive - June 2026Development
Palm Coast approves two commercial developments
The Palm Coast Planning Board approved two commercial projects on June 22, 2026. One is an 82,000 square foot warehouse and manufacturing development on Commerce Boulevard where manufacturer Alleima would occupy one building, and the other is a 62,000 square foot medical office complex with 43 suites on Palm Harbor Parkway.
What it may mean for the marketTwo approved commercial projects, a warehouse and manufacturing building plus a medical office complex, would expand the commercial and industrial building inventory and add finished space along Commerce Boulevard and Palm Harbor Parkway. The site is about 2 miles north of Lake Forest.
Source: FlaglerLive
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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