The Forest At Oriole Beach in Gulf Breeze

The Forest At Oriole Beach
Homes for Sale in Gulf Breeze, FL

All 222 homes for sale in Gulf Breeze, FL · median $487,450 · 164 homes for sale in 32563 · Santa Rosa County homes for sale

Community in Gulf Breeze · Santa Rosa County · ZIP 32563
25 homesBuilt 2013–2020Median sale $565K
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Built fromLive Pensacola MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $565,000, $229 per square foot, a median 43 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2013–2015; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $17/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 9 ft). At the median price and Santa Rosa County's FY2025-26 rate of 12.81 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,240 ($6,730 with the full homestead exemption).

The Forest At Oriole Beach key facts
LocationGulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, FL · ZIP 32563
Homes in the community25 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2013–2020 (median 2014)
Typical living area3,018 sq ft (median)
Sale prices, last 12 months$565,000 median across 3 closed sales · $229 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)43 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share88%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “The Forest At Oriole Beach key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/the-forest-at-oriole-beach, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in The Forest At Oriole Beach: 1 closed sale (median $639,000). As of September 26, 2026, Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited.

Live · The Forest At Oriole Beach Housing Pulse Pensacola MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$565K
Median sold · 12 mo
$229/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $229 in 2026
95.9%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
43days
Median DOM · closed
13 days at the 2017 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
88%
Owner-occupied · The Forest At Oriole Beach
22 of 25 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
12%
Non-owner-occupied · The Forest At Oriole Beach
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
25
Homes in the community
25 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2024
median $560K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2013
Community established
homes built 2013-2020, median 2014 (FL DOR 2025)
2,674sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
12.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 25 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The Forest At Oriole Beach is a small pocket in Gulf Breeze, and the numbers reflect that: three homes total, none currently active on the MLS, and only two closings in the recent window. With inventory this thin, there is no reliable list-versus-sold pattern to lean on. Price here is set almost entirely by the individual house — its condition, its updates, its lot — rather than by any community-wide trend, because there simply aren't enough transactions to establish one.

For a buyer, the practical takeaway is patience: with zero active listings, you are waiting for a specific door to open, and when it does you will be negotiating against the merits of that one property. For a seller, the flip side is leverage — scarcity works in your favor, but it also means pricing is a judgment call rather than a comp-driven formula. Either way, this is a place where the deal is made one house at a time.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside The Forest At Oriole BeachHomes for Sale in Gulf Breeze, FL 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.

3205 Birdseye Cir
$270K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,318 sqft
3205 Birdseye Cir
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC
1032 Shady Pine Dr
$680K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,415 sqft
1032 Shady Pine Dr
Listed by D R Horton Realty of NW Florida, LLC
3009 Laurel Dr
$375K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft
3009 Laurel Dr
Listed by PMI C SHELL
3168 Bay St
$1.40M · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,098 sqft
3168 Bay St
Listed by Alberson Realty
3202 Bay St
$1.37M · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,957 sqft
3202 Bay St
Listed by Alberson Realty
2969 Laurel Dr
$475K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,259 sqft
2969 Laurel Dr
Listed by CHARLES STALLIONS RE SERVICES

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

The Forest At Oriole Beach market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $565K ($229 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 43 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 32563 (Gulf Breeze), 435 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $420K ($230/sq ft), up 1.8% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 81 active and 40 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32563 housing market and the Santa Rosa County market.

County records show 3 qualified sales in The Forest At Oriole Beach across 2024–2024, median $560,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

The Forest At Oriole Beach is a community of 25 homes in Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, built between 2013 and 2020 (median 2014), with a median living area of about 3,018 square feet. 88% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

This is a compact Gulf Breeze community in Santa Rosa County where turnover is rare and standing inventory is effectively nonexistent. Expect to move on opportunity rather than shop a menu.

Best for

  • Buyers set on this specific Gulf Breeze location who can stay ready and move when a home lists
  • Long-hold buyers who value a low-turnover pocket over a high-activity market
  • Sellers holding one of the few homes here who want to use scarcity to their advantage

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need multiple active listings to compare before committing
  • Anyone on a tight timeline who cannot wait for infrequent inventory to appear
  • Buyers who want community amenities, since none are identified in current MLS listings

Windows contain 0 to 10 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$300K$400K$500K2014201620182020202220242026
Median days on market · closed sales
0501001502014201620182020202220242026
13 days at the 2017 low; 43 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
94%96%98%100%2014201620182020202220242026
95.9% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05102014201620182020202220242026
0 to 10 a year; 3 in the current window.

The Forest at Oriole Beach Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

The Forest at Oriole Beach is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$565,000
Median sold
$229
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32563 ZIP is $403,261, about 16.3% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Live data: Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in The Forest At Oriole Beach, Gulf Breeze

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 9 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-19)

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. Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from Pensacola MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in The Forest At Oriole Beach today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 The Forest At Oriole Beach.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a specific Gulf Breeze location and are willing to wait for the right home.
Biggest Risk
With almost no comps, pricing is a judgment call rather than a formula.
Sweet Spot
A well-conditioned home coming available to a buyer ready to act without a lineup of alternatives.
Avoid If
You need choices, standing inventory, or community amenities to compare.

A thin-market enclave

With only three homes in the community and no identified shared amenities from current MLS listings, The Forest At Oriole Beach functions as a straightforward residential pocket rather than an amenitized subdivision. What you are buying is the location in Gulf Breeze and the individual home, not a slate of community features. That keeps the analysis simple but also means each sale stands largely on its own.

The recorded homestead share is zero across the snapshot, which is worth noting only as context for how these homes have been held — it does not tell you how a future buyer would occupy one. Because closings are so infrequent, anyone serious about this community should treat every available comparable as valuable and lean on a broker who can read a single transaction carefully rather than average away the detail.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Forest At Oriole Beach. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small, generic market data is close to useless — the story lives in the individual house and the occasional sale. We watch The Forest At Oriole Beach at the property level, so when a home surfaces we can tell you quickly whether the asking price is grounded or aspirational, and we can help sellers position a listing when there is no crowd of comparables to hide behind.

The Forest At Oriole Beach in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a specific Gulf Breeze location and are willing to wait for the right home.
Biggest advantageGenuine scarcity that favors sellers and rewards patient buyers.
Biggest riskWith almost no comps, pricing is a judgment call rather than a formula.
Sweet spotA well-conditioned home coming available to a buyer ready to act without a lineup of alternatives.
Avoid ifYou need choices, standing inventory, or community amenities to compare.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the The Forest At Oriole Beach homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in The Forest At Oriole Beach.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $17/month · median of 35 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $17 per month — the median AssociationFee across 35 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Forest At Oriole Beach sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in The Forest At Oriole Beach

Homes in The Forest At Oriole Beach that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in The Forest At Oriole Beach?
The median sale price in The Forest At Oriole Beach was $565K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Pensacola MLS).
How long do homes in The Forest At Oriole Beach take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 43 days on market (3 sales, Pensacola MLS).
How many homes are in The Forest At Oriole Beach?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 25 homes in The Forest At Oriole Beach (public records).
What share of The Forest At Oriole Beach is owner-occupied?
88% of The Forest At Oriole Beach parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in The Forest At Oriole Beach built?
Homes in The Forest At Oriole Beach were built between 2013 and 2020, with a median year built of 2014 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for The Forest At Oriole Beach?
The best agent for The Forest At Oriole Beach is one who actively works Gulf Breeze and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 The Forest At Oriole Beach.
How do I find a top Gulf Breeze real estate agent who knows The Forest At Oriole Beach?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Forest At Oriole Beach and the wider Gulf Breeze area.
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Where is The Forest At Oriole Beach, and what county is it in?
The Forest At Oriole Beach is in Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, FL, ZIP 32563. The community's center is about 5 miles west of the center of Gulf Breeze (straight-line).
Buyers set on this specific Gulf Breeze location who can stay ready and move when a home listsExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers who value a low-turnover pocket over a high-activity marketExcellent fit
Sellers holding one of the few homes here who want to use scarcity to their advantageExcellent fit
Buyers who need multiple active listings to compare before committingProbably not
Anyone on a tight timeline who cannot wait for infrequent inventory to appearProbably not
Buyers who want community amenities, since none are identified in current MLS listingsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsPensacola MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Community market statsPensacola MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32563))
Under-contract sharesPensacola MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (41 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 Pensacola MLS 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 The Forest At Oriole Beach. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32563; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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Thinking of selling in The Forest At Oriole Beach? 3 recorded closings; median 43 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Santa Rosa County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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