Oak Forest Homes for Sale in Ormond Beach, FL

Established single-family neighborhood · Ormond Beach · ZIP 32174

An established, no-HOA Ormond Beach neighborhood of single-family homes near the Halifax River, where elevation and condition set the number.

No HOAEstablishedNear the river

Live Market Pulse

65/100
Momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

This is a resale market of homes built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s near the Halifax River, so condition, updates, elevation, and flood zone set the number more than any average.

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Built fromLive DBAAR data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseDBAAR

$368K

Median Price

2mo

Supply

79days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$190/sf

Median $/Sqft

-4%

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Oak Forest is an established, no-HOA neighborhood of mostly 1970s and 1980s single-family homes in Ormond Beach near the Halifax River. The read is renovation-driven and flood-aware: condition and updates set the price, the no-HOA structure keeps carrying costs low, and elevation and flood zone vary meaningfully lot by lot near the river. Your leverage is the renovation math on an older home, read against its elevation and insurance cost."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Oak Forest market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $368K ($190 per sq ft), with homes averaging 79 days on market and 2.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Values are down 4% over the past year and up 145% since 2012, based on 18 recent closings in live Daytona-area MLS data.

Oak Forest is an established single-family neighborhood in Ormond Beach, in the 32174 ZIP, in the area near the Halifax River and Nova Road. Homes were built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s, with a median year built around 1980, in a range of ranch, split-level, and a few custom styles. There is no mandatory HOA.

Because the neighborhood is built out, nearly every purchase is a resale. That makes condition and updates the drivers: an updated home prices well above an original one of the same size, and the low carrying cost is part of the appeal.

Elevation and flood risk are the central due-diligence items. Parts of the Halifax-adjacent area carry elevated flood risk, and the broader Ormond Beach area has seen repeat hurricane flooding in recent years. Pull the FEMA flood map and confirm insurance cost for any specific parcel.

Third-party portals put recent sale prices around $400,000 to $410,000 in 2025 and 2026 (Redfin and Homes.com, 2025 to 2026); treat those as illustrative third-party figures and price any specific home on its comps, condition, and flood zone.

Quick Match

Who Oak Forest is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established Ormond Beach neighborhood with no HOA
Buyers who value a short beach and river commute
Buyers comfortable updating an older home
Buyers who will verify elevation and flood risk near the river

Probably not for

Buyers who want new construction or a builder warranty
Buyers who need a gated, amenity-rich community
Buyers who want a turnkey luxury finish throughout
Buyers unwilling to verify flood zone and insurance cost

Market Pulse

How Oak Forest is performing right now

65/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

2Months of supplytight

44Median days on marketdays

1 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand

18Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+145%Median price since 2012appreciation

+5%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from DBAAR, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Oak Forest listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$415K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Tomoka Oaks or Ormond Beach. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$2072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now3 : 1active : pending

For sale3

Pending1

Sold 12mo18

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Oak Forest buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Oak Forest

Live MLS inventory for Oak 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.

2 Avenue Bonita home for sale in Oak Forest

Active · 185 daysTop listing

$450,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,986 sqft · built 1977

2 Avenue Bonita, Ormond Beach, 32174

Listed by Adams, Cameron & Co., Realtors

4 Carmel Terrace home for sale in Oak Forest

Active · 7 days

$435,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,188 sqft · built 1988

4 Carmel Terrace, Ormond Beach, 32174

RenovatedBest value

Listed by Realty Pros Assured

11 Petrea Terrace home for sale in Oak Forest

Active · 44 days

$379,900

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,143 sqft · built 1979

11 Petrea Terrace, Ormond Beach, 32174

RenovatedBest value

Listed by Life Real Estate

1329 Oak Forest Drive home for sale in Oak Forest

Pending · 56 days

$1,399,000

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,209 sqft · built 1977

1329 Oak Forest Drive, Ormond Beach, 32174

Pool

Listed by Realty Pros Assured

Interactive Map

Oak Forest on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from DBAAR; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The Ormond Beach location is central: the river and beach are minutes east, downtown Daytona is a short drive south, and I-95 and the airport are close.

Drive times from Oak Forest. The Ormond Beach location near Nova Road puts the river, beaches, and services within easy reach.

Atlantic beaches~10 min · about 3 miles east

Halifax River~3 min · just east

Downtown Daytona Beach~15 min · about 9 miles south

AdventHealth Daytona Beach~12-15 min · area hospital

Interstate 95~8-10 min · west

Daytona Beach Int'l Airport (DAB)~20 min · south near I-95

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Oak Forest (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Volusia County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Oak Forest is served by Volusia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Oak Forest address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Oak Forest: repeat area flooding near the river, a Nova Road resurfacing project, and the durable no-HOA cost advantage. Each item is noted with its source.

Recent Developments in Oak Forest

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Oak Forest, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe established, no-HOA setting close to the river and beach supports steady demand. The swing factor is flood resilience and insurance cost, which vary lot by lot near the river.

Repeat hurricane flooding in the Ormond Beach area

2024

BearishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Documented area flooding makes per-parcel flood zone and insurance due diligence essential near the river.

Nova Road resurfacing and signal improvements

2025

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Corridor

A multi-million-dollar resurfacing of the adjacent arterial is a maintenance positive with short-term construction impact.

No HOA keeps carrying cost low

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: On-site

The absence of mandatory dues is a durable advantage for value-focused buyers.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Oak Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

November 2025
Roads
FDOT to resurface nearly four miles of Nova Road
The state announced a resurfacing of nearly four miles of Nova Road in Ormond Beach, with a new traffic signal and ADA upgrades, starting in 2026. Why it matters: Investment in the adjacent arterial supports access, with short-term construction to expect. Source
October 2024
Flooding
Hurricane Milton flooding affects Ormond Beach
Reporting documented repeat hurricane flooding in Ormond Beach, including during Hurricane Milton in October 2024. Why it matters: Flood and insurance due diligence per parcel is essential near the Halifax River. Source

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 Strategy

The Oak Forest buying strategy.

If we were buying in Oak Forest, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pull the FEMA flood map for the parcel first. Parts of this riverside area carry elevated flood risk, so flood zone and insurance cost come before price.

Read the renovation math. Price the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical honestly on a home built in the 1970s or 1980s before judging any list price.

Value the no-HOA structure. The low carrying cost is a real advantage; price it in versus communities with monthly dues.

Check elevation and past flooding. Ask about any flood history and whether the home has been elevated or had mitigation work.

Cross-shop established Ormond and compare Tomoka Oaks nearby.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home on a higher, drier lot with a manageable flood-insurance cost

Biggest Risk

An original home with deferred systems in a high-risk flood zone near the river

Best Lot

Higher, drier lots away from the river over low-lying parcels

Smart Timing

Confirm the flood zone and insurance cost before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

HOA and CDD

No mandatory HOA was found for the neighborhood, and no Community Development District is indicated. Confirm any voluntary association costs and the tax bill for a specific home.

The homes

Homes are established single-family residences in ranch, split-level, and a few custom styles, built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s. Third-party portals put recent sale prices around $400,000 to $410,000 in 2025 and 2026, varying by home and lot. Condition and updates drive price.

Living here

The location is the draw: the Halifax River is just east, the Atlantic beaches are a short drive, downtown Daytona is a few miles south, and I-95 and services along Nova Road are close. Mature oak canopy lines many streets.

Oak Forest Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Oak Forest.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Oak Forest today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Renovation Buy

$280K to $345K

An original or lightly updated home priced for the work it needs, the value route into the neighborhood.

Lowest entry

The Updated Home

$345K to $449K

A home with newer roof, systems, kitchen, and baths on a sound lot, the core of this resale market.

Most inventory

The Higher, Drier Pick

$449K to $517K

A well-updated home on a higher lot with a manageable flood-insurance cost, the homes that resell most easily.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$368K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$280K to $345K

The Renovation Buy

An original or lightly updated home priced for the work it needs, the value route into the neighborhood.

$345K to $449K

The Updated Home

A home with newer roof, systems, kitchen, and baths on a sound lot, the core of this resale market.

$449K to $517K

The Higher, Drier Pick

A well-updated home on a higher lot with a manageable flood-insurance cost, the homes that resell most easily.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Oak Forest, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Oak Forest is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Oak Forest holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No HOA, low carrying costStrong

Central, near river and beachStrong

Established, mature-canopy streetsStrong

Older roofs and systems on many homesInspect it

Elevated flood risk near the riverVerify it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Oak Forest

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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There is no HOA to price in. The deal is won or lost on condition, the updates, and the flood zone on the lot.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

6.7B- · Buy Score

Resale Strength6.6/10

Renovation Risk5.8/10

Location Efficiency7.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage8.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Oak Forest is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live DBAAR feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live DBAAR feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from DBAAR; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Higher, drier lots beat low-lying parcels near the river
No-HOA owned lots keep carrying costs low
Updates matter as much as the lot here
Flood zone varies block by block
Read the lot and the flood map before the finishes

In an established riverside neighborhood, the lot and the flood zone carry real weight. Higher, drier parcels away from the Halifax River price and insure better than low-lying lots in a high-risk zone, and the no-HOA structure keeps carrying costs low. Read the lot, pull the flood map, and weigh the renovation level of the house against recent comps.

The 15-Second Verdict

Oak Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, no-HOA single-family home near the river and beach in Ormond Beach.

Biggest advantageNo HOA and a central Ormond Beach location close to the river, beach, and Nova Road services.

Biggest riskFlood-zone exposure near the Halifax River, plus renovation and systems costs on older homes.

Sweet spotAn updated home on a higher, drier lot with a manageable insurance cost.

Avoid ifYou want new construction, a gated community, or a turnkey luxury finish.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

No mandatory HOA found
Low carrying cost
No community amenities
Condition and updates drive price
Flood zone varies lot by lot near the river

No mandatory HOA was found for the neighborhood, and no Community Development District is indicated. Confirm any voluntary association costs and the tax bill for a specific home.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Oak Forest buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxVolusia County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Oak Forest.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Oak Forest

Price it to the updates, condition, and flood zone, not the Zestimate.

If you are selling in Oak Forest, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's updates, condition, lot, elevation, and flood zone, not an automated estimate. In an older, no-HOA neighborhood near the river, the renovation level and the flood picture set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Oak Forest, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Tomoka Oaks, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Oak Forest home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Oak Forest matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See homes for sale in Oak Forest on the map →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Oak Forest year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Volusia County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,789/mo

Volusia County typical true cost to own

$151/mo

Volusia County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Volusia 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.

Oak Forest Market Scorecard

Seller's Market (limited data)

Oak Forest is currently a seller's market (limited data). About 1.3 months of supply, a median asking price of $442,500, and homes go under contract in about 101.0 days.

1.3

Months supply

$442,500

Median list

$367,500

Median sold

$190

Per sqft

101.0

Days on mkt

2/2/18

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32174 ZIP is $371,102, about 10.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oak Forest located?

Oak Forest is an established neighborhood in Ormond Beach, in the 32174 ZIP, Volusia County, in the area near the Halifax River and Nova Road.

Is there an HOA in Oak Forest?

No mandatory HOA was found for the neighborhood. Confirm there are no voluntary association costs or special assessments for a specific home.

What kind of homes are in Oak Forest?

Established single-family homes built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s, with a median year built around 1980, in ranch, split-level, and a few custom styles. It is an all-ages neighborhood.

What do homes cost in Oak Forest?

Third-party portals put recent sale prices around $400,000 to $410,000 in 2025 and 2026, varying by home and lot. Use a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home.

Is Oak Forest in a flood zone?

Parts of this riverside area carry elevated flood risk, and the broader Ormond Beach area has seen repeat hurricane flooding. Pull the FEMA flood map and confirm insurance cost for any specific address.

Does Oak Forest have a CDD?

No Community Development District is indicated, consistent with the neighborhood's age. Confirm per parcel on the tax bill.

Is Oak Forest gated?

No. It is an established, non-HOA neighborhood with public streets and no community amenities.

What schools serve Oak Forest?

Oak Forest is in Volusia County Schools, with Pine Trail Elementary, Ormond Beach Middle, and Seabreeze High commonly cited for the area. Confirm the exact assignment by address with the district.

How far is Oak Forest from the beach?

The Atlantic beaches are roughly three miles east, about a ten-minute drive, with downtown Daytona about nine miles south. Confirm your real drive at your real departure time.

Is Oak Forest a good place to buy?

It offers an established, no-HOA setting close to the river and beach. As always, condition, updates, the lot, and the flood zone drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.

Who is the best real estate agent for Oak Forest?

The best agent for Oak Forest is one who actively works Ormond Beach and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Oak Forest.

How do I find a top Ormond Beach real estate agent who knows Oak Forest?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Oak Forest and the wider Ormond Beach area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Oak Forest?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Oak Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Oak Forest?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established Ormond Beach neighborhood with no HOAExcellent fit

You value a short beach and river commuteExcellent fit

You are comfortable updating an older homeExcellent fit

You want a low monthly carrying costExcellent fit

You will verify elevation and flood risk near the riverExcellent fit

You want new construction or a builder warrantyProbably not

You need a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not

You want a turnkey luxury finish throughoutProbably not

You are unwilling to budget updates or verify flood riskProbably not

You want a maintained, deed-restricted streetscapeProbably not

Get the inside read on Oak Forest

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Oak Forest home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Oak Forest specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in Oak Forest - what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. © 2026 Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Oak Forest Ormond Beach median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Oak Forest Ormond Beach, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Oak Forest Homes for Sale in Ormond Beach, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Oak Forest is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Oak Forest is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Oak Forest

Oak Forest on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Oak Forest

Repeat hurricane flooding in the Ormond Beach area

Nova Road resurfacing and signal improvements

No HOA keeps carrying cost low

FDOT to resurface nearly four miles of Nova Road

Hurricane Milton flooding affects Ormond Beach

The Oak Forest buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Oak Forest.

What ~$368K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Oak Forest holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Oak Forest

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Oak Forest is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Oak Forest in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Oak Forest buy.

Price it to the updates, condition, and flood zone, not the Zestimate.

In Oak Forest, condition and view decide your number

What is your Oak Forest home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Oak Forest Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

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