Spring Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 151 homes for sale in 32216 · Duval County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Spring Forest in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in July 2026. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,630 ($4,890 with the full homestead exemption).
The single number worth trusting in Spring Forest right now is a thin one: the closings window here is just one sale. That means price is being set home by home, not by a deep pool of comparable transactions. In a market this quiet, condition, updates, and lot specifics do most of the work in setting value — a renovated home and a dated one can land far apart with little in between to anchor them.
For a seller, that argues for pricing off the physical realities of your home rather than a neighborhood average that barely exists. For a buyer, it means you have room to underwrite each listing on its own merits, but fewer recent comps to lean on — so due diligence and a careful eye on condition matter more than usual.
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 Spring 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
Spring Forest is a small pocket of Jacksonville in Duval County where recent sales activity is light, so the story here is less about market momentum and more about the individual home in front of you.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 10 homes in Spring Forest that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1952 and 1956 (median 1952), with a median living area of about 1,444 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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 Spring Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a low-traffic pocket of Jacksonville and are willing to underwrite a home on its condition rather than a comp average
- Sellers prepared to price off their home's actual updates and layout instead of a neighborhood headline number
- Patient buyers who value diligence over a fast-moving market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large set of recent sales to feel confident about value
- Sellers hoping a hot-market narrative will carry the price
- Anyone wanting a busy, high-turnover neighborhood with obvious momentum
The market around Spring Forest
Spring Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32216, 187 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,384 homes are active and 1,562 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32216 (Jacksonville), 539 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $291K ($194/sq ft), up 0.1% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 128 active and 42 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32216 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Spring Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Spring Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Spring 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 Spring Forest.
A thin market reads differently
With only one closing in the current window, Spring Forest doesn't give you the statistical cushion a larger community would. There is no meaningful spread of recent prices to establish a going rate, which cuts both ways: it keeps the neighborhood off the radar of buyers who want a busy, obvious market, and it rewards those willing to do the work of valuing a home directly.
In practical terms, that puts weight on the fundamentals — condition, layout, and location within Jacksonville and greater Duval County. When comps are scarce, a well-supported offer or a well-prepared listing carries more of the negotiation than any headline figure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Spring Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-data neighborhoods are exactly where a local read earns its keep. We won't hand you a false average dressed up as certainty; we'll walk each home on its own condition and location, pull what limited comparable evidence exists across the wider Jacksonville and Duval market, and price or offer from there. That is slower and more honest than pretending a one-sale window tells you the whole story.
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Housing distress & ownership in Spring 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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Streets in this community
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- Spring Forest Avenue (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Spring Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Spring Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 4 miles west of Spring Forest.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 8 miles northeast of Spring Forest.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 4 miles west of Spring Forest.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 5 miles west of Spring Forest.
Source: Jacksonville Today - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 7 miles northeast of Spring Forest.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 7 miles northeast of Spring Forest.
Source: News4Jax
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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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32216)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (23 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 Spring Forest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32216; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Southside Middle School · middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 19 nearby communities)
- Englewood High School · high · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 15 nearby communities)
- Terry Parker High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 13 nearby communities)
- Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
- Atlantic Coast High School · 9-12, zoned · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).