The Forest
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
All 4,477 homes for sale in Jacksonville, FL · median $299,999 · 93 homes for sale in 32257 · Duval County homes for sale
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Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The 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.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 48 closed sales in The Forest in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in March 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $315,000 to $420,000 (median $335,000), on homes of 1,202 to 2,169 sq ft. 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 $5,980 ($5,250 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around The Forest
The Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32257, 149 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across Duval County, 4,384 homes are active and 1,562 pending (26% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The The Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in The 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 The Forest.
A closer look at the The Forest market
The housing stock is 71 homes built between 1987 and 1994, and 78% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Tools for a The 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 The Forest sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in The 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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Housing distress & ownership in The 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
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Trevi Drive (7 homes on record)
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Ask an agent about The Forest
Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works The Forest will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32217/32257)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (48 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 The Forest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32257; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Mandarin Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 51 nearby communities)
- Mandarin High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 50 nearby communities)
- Mandarin Oaks Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 23 nearby communities)
- Crown Point Elementary School · PreK-5 (confirm by address) · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Beauclerc Elementary School · PK-5, Gifted/Talented and Dual Language magnet · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).