Tyson Forest
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL
All 231 homes for sale in Fernandina Beach, FL · median $661,000 · 218 homes for sale in 32034 · Nassau County homes for sale
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Tyson Forest is a community in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, FL (ZIP 32034). Across Fernandina Beach as a whole, 667 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $565,000, 54 median days on market, with 278 homes for sale today. At that median and Nassau County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,500 ($7,000 with the full homestead exemption).
The defining trade in Tyson Forest is land for amenities. Drees is marketing 1+ acre wooded homesites, which is an unusual product at this price point in Nassau County: most new construction in the Fernandina and Yulee orbit sits on 50- to 75-foot lots inside a master plan that funds a clubhouse, pool and trail network through HOA dues and, frequently, a CDD assessment. Tyson Forest publishes no clubhouse and no marketed CDD-scale infrastructure. If you want a private wooded acre and a customizable floor plan, that is the offer. If you want a resort amenity deck, this is the wrong community.
Pricing starts around $729,900 for plans running roughly 2,704 to 4,069 square feet with four bedrooms and three to four baths, per the builder and NewHomeSource as of July 2026. That entry point puts Tyson Forest in the same conversation as gated golf product at Amelia National and the gated riverfront enclaves off Bells River — but the dollar buys land and interior customization here instead of club access. Buyers should price that consciously rather than assume the higher entry buys more finish.
Drees operates a customization-forward build process rather than a fixed-inventory model, which lengthens timelines relative to a spec-heavy production builder. Expect a longer window from contract to close, and expect more decisions. That suits a buyer who wants to shape the house; it frustrates a buyer on a relocation clock.
Two facts we could not confirm and would verify in writing before contract: whether the community is gated, and the HOA and CDD structure. Neither is published in builder marketing as of this writing. On an acreage community the assessment structure materially changes carrying cost, so get it in the disclosure package.
Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tyson 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
Tyson Forest is a new Drees Homes community on the Tyson Road corridor in Fernandina Beach, selling wooded one-acre-plus homesites from the $720s — an acreage-and-customization play on the mainland side rather than an amenity-package 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.
The market around Tyson Forest
In ZIP 32034 (Fernandina Beach), 897 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $456K ($207/sq ft), up 0.4% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 217 active and 83 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32034 housing market and the Nassau County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Tyson Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Who Tyson Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who specifically want an acre-plus wooded homesite and will trade community amenities to get it
- Buyers who want to customize a floor plan and have the timeline to make build decisions properly
- Buyers commuting to north Jacksonville or the SR-200 industrial corridor who want I-95 access over island proximity
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, clubhouse, fitness center or golf inside the community
- Buyers who want to walk or bike to Amelia Island beaches and historic downtown Fernandina
- Buyers on a relocation deadline who need a completed or near-completed home
- Buyers who need a documented HOA and CDD figure before they can underwrite the purchase
Homes For Sale Right Now in Tyson Forest
Live MLS inventory for Tyson 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 Tyson Forest listings as of 2026-11-11, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
The Tyson Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tyson 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 Tyson Forest.
Buying land, not an amenity deck
Nassau County's new-construction market has consolidated around master-planned product — Wildlight's villages, Tributary, Amelia Walk, Amelia National. Those communities compete on shared infrastructure: pools, fitness, trails, golf, and in several cases a CDD bond that pays for it. Tyson Forest is deliberately outside that model. The homesite is the amenity.
A one-acre wooded homesite changes the practical experience of the property in ways a lot dimension chart understates. Setbacks are generous enough that mature tree canopy can be retained between houses rather than cleared to the pad. Outbuildings, pools, boat and RV parking are physically feasible — though whether they are permissible depends on deed restrictions we have not been able to review, so confirm before you count on them.
The location is mainland Fernandina Beach off Tyson Road, not Amelia Island. That distinction matters for pricing and for expectations: you are inland of the bridge, with drive-time access to the island's beaches and historic downtown rather than walk or bike access. It also means you are not paying island land prices, which is a meaningful part of how an acre lands under $730,000 here.
Interstate 95 access is the practical commuting advantage. Buyers working in north Jacksonville, at the port, or at the mills and industrial employers along the SR-200 corridor get a workable commute that island addresses do not offer as cleanly.
Because this is a new community with no resale history, there are no closed comparables inside it yet. Valuation has to lean on Drees' base pricing plus options, cross-checked against acreage resales in the surrounding Tyson Road and O'Neil area. That is a thinner evidentiary base than a buyer gets in an established subdivision, and it argues for conservative underwriting on the options budget.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tyson Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
On a customizable build, the risk is not the base price — it is the options sheet and the timeline. We help buyers separate structural decisions that must be made at contract from finishes that can wait, hold the builder to written allowances, and cross-check base-plus-options pricing against surrounding acreage resales so you know what you are paying above land value.
We will also chase down the two open items before you sign: the gating status and the full HOA and CDD assessment picture. On an acreage community those figures drive carrying cost and they are not currently published.
Tyson Forest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026) |
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 Tyson Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Tyson Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Infrastructure
Port of Fernandina wins $11M federal grant for wharf and flood-control repairs
The U.S. Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development Program awarded $11 million to the Ocean Highway and Port Authority. The money covers rebuilding the upper and lower wharf, crane rail repairs, an underground stormwater system, paving, railroad crossing repairs and shoreline reinforcement. The article ties it to two roughly $5.5 million needs presented by Relay Terminals in May.
What it may mean for the marketDock and drainage upgrades support continued port operations and the freight jobs tied to the Fernandina waterfront. The site is about 7 miles northeast of Tyson Forest.
Source: Fernandina Observer - October 2026Civic
Nassau committee proposes data center zoning district with no county incentives
A draft county report released Oct. 21 rejects both a ban and the status quo, proposing a new industrial park-data center zoning district, no county incentives or tax abatements, and disclosure of water and power needs. Siting would prioritize proximity to 500-kilovolt transmission lines, and developers would pay infrastructure costs. Workshops run Oct. 26 and Nov. 9, with a Planning and Zoning hearing Dec. 1 and commission hearings Dec. 14 and Jan. 25 under a June moratorium.
What it may mean for the marketThe rules will determine where large power-and-water-intensive industrial users can locate in western Nassau, shaping future land use and utility demand. The site is about 4 miles northwest of Tyson Forest.
Source: Fernandina Observer - September 2026Development
Nassau review committee considers up to 350 lots in Wildlight southern planning area
At its Sept. 1 meeting the Development Review Committee reviewed a residential plan for up to 350 single-family lots south of State Road 200 and west of Liberty Cove, in two phases. The committee also reviewed a 167-lot Liberty Cove Phase 2 plat and a Wild Acres Trail extension to a future county park entrance. A comprehensive plan amendment was expected before commissioners around Sept. 14.
What it may mean for the marketAdded lots near the SR 200 corridor increase future housing supply in Yulee and Fernandina Beach commuting areas. The site is about 7 miles northwest of Tyson Forest.
Source: Nassau NewsLine - August 2026Builder Activity
Century Communities adds Hidden Lake and Mills Bridge communities in Nassau County
Century closed on Hidden Lake near Amelia Walk, a planned 275-unit community on 80-foot lots, its second self-developed community in Nassau County. It also plans Mills Bridge, a 144-home community on 40 and 50 foot lots, with sales projected to begin in Q1 2027. Its 247-unit Concourse Crossing in Fernandina Beach sold its last home in Q1 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew-home inventory in the Fernandina Beach area is increasing, with different lot sizes serving different buyer budgets. The site is about 3 miles north of Tyson Forest.
Source: Nassau NewsLine - July 2026Builder Activity
Wildlight subdivision advances in Yulee as the master-planned community expands
Rayonier's Wildlight master-planned community continued adding residential phases in Yulee in mid-2026, part of a long-range plan that pairs new housing with its commerce park and town center near Interstate 95.
What it may mean for the marketOngoing residential expansion at a large master-planned community adds new supply and amenities in the Yulee area, which can influence pricing and competition for nearby communities. The site is about 12 miles northwest of Tyson Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - March 2026Development
First Wildlight Commerce Park speculative building opens in Yulee
The first speculative building at Wildlight Commerce Park opened in March 2026, adding move-in-ready industrial and flex space to Rayonier's Wildlight community in Nassau County near Interstate 95 and A1A.
What it may mean for the marketNew employment and commerce space at Wildlight strengthens the live-and-work profile of the Interstate 95 and A1A area in Nassau County, a factor that can support nearby residential demand. The site is about 12 miles northwest of Tyson Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record
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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Tyson Forest. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32034; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Fernandina Beach High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 23 nearby communities)
- Fernandina Beach Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 21 nearby communities)
- Yulee Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Yulee High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Southside Elementary School · PK-2 (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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Common questions about Tyson Forest
Where is Tyson Forest?
Tyson Forest is a community in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida, ZIP 32034.
Are there homes for sale in Tyson Forest right now?
No active listings inside Tyson Forest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Tyson Forest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Tyson Forest in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Nassau County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Nassau 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.