Once a farming community, Forest Trails has become a haven for new homes. These developments have well-kept lawns, ponds and amenities. Locals enjoy private pools and clubhouses in their subdivisions, and HOA fees are low. Although the neighborhood stands near Jacksonville's outskirts, Interstate 295 connects it to the rest of the city.
There are older farmhouses and midcentury ranch-style houses, but most recent home sales are New Traditionals from the 2020s. "There is room to develop out there. Some developers make it a nice, contained community with amenities," says Traci Crawford, a global real estate advisor with ONE Sotheby's International Realty. Villages of Westport is a master-planned development from the early 2000s that's still growing; big-name builders such as D.R. Horton, Lennar and LGI Homes built the houses. Aspen Trail has new construction by Richmond American Homes. D.R. Horton designed single-family homes in The Arbors and the townhome subdivision, Hansen Creek.
Forest Trails is popular with first-time homeowners and people looking for affordable, new homes. Crawford says the neighborhood also attracts people relocating from out of state, especially military members. The neighborhood has a median sale price in the lower $300,000s, similar to the overall city's median. Homes from the 2020s usually sell between the mid $200,000s and the lower $400,000s. Most older houses cost between the upper 100,000s and the lower $500,000s. Homeowners association fees can run from around $100 to $675 a year. Locals might also need flood insurance if their property is near a river or creek.
Some of the newer developments provide homeowners with private amenities. Villages of Westport and Aspen Trail offer pickleball courts, a playground, pool, fitness center and a dog park. The Arbors provides a splash pad, a community clubhouse and an exercise center. But public options are close by, like the Dinsmore Boat Ramp, on the neighborhood's southern edge; here, boaters can enjoy the Trout River, and locals say the ramp is best for smaller boats during high tide. Nearby Bethesda Park offers a wooded trail as well as fishing and kayaking on a lake.
The large community includes the shopping corridors, Lem Turner Road and Dunn Avenue. Rowe's IGA grocery store sits inside the Dunn Village retail center. There's also Celestia's Coastal Cuisine, which has southern-style comfort food and Friday night karaoke. "Some people might say [the area] is not close enough to daily amenities. It takes 10 to 20 minutes to get to larger grocery stores," Crawford says. Walmart Supercenter is 10 minutes. River City Marketplace, a popular shopping hub with over 75 retailers, is about 15 minutes away.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority's bus route 81 stops along Dunn Avenue, but most residents prefer driving. There are Interstate 295 interchanges on Dunn Avenue and Lem Turner Road. Locals typically commute to work from Forest Trails. "With the area being so close to the Interstate, you can get to either military base in Jacksonville," Crawford says. Trips around the city can take longer during rush hours. Nearby destinations include:
The community is part of multiple public elementary school zones, including the highly rated Dinsmore Elementary School. Kids may be zoned for other nearby schools with magnet programs. Highlands Middle School has a magnet program for leadership and finance. Jean Ribault High School provides a ROTC magnet program and an early college pathway. Duval County Public Schools gives families multiple options for school choice.
Leah Provenson
REAL BROKER LLC
(470) 435-7207
44 Total Sales
1 in Forest Trails
$275,000 Price
Schenita Little
1st CHOICE REAL ESTATE INC
(904) 526-8262
11 Total Sales
2 in Forest Trails
$340K - $370K Price Range
Marie Vinson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
(904) 944-9286
33 Total Sales
1 in Forest Trails
$255,000 Price
CORY HAYS
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY
(336) 962-4707
64 Total Sales
1 in Forest Trails
$294,000 Price
KELLY TESTA
RE/MAX SPECIALISTS
(904) 527-2170
59 Total Sales
1 in Forest Trails
$365,000 Price
Benjamin Barfoot
JPAR CITY AND BEACH
(904) 664-2047
121 Total Sales
1 in Forest Trails
$355,000 Price
On average, homes in Forest Trails, Jacksonville sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Trails, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $330,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$343,447
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Median Sale Price
$330,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$271,490
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$374,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
528
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$182
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Number of Homes
3,184
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Number of Homes for Sale
158
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Median Year Built
2010
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Months of Supply
3.60
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,029
On par with the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,455
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
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$2,049 - $2,424 per month
$1,999 - $2,475 per month
$1,995 per month
$2,650 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
27
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Median Rent
$2,000
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,000
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,073
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,725
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,725
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Total Population
7,532
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Median Age
39
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Population Density
1 person/acre
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Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$85,290
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$93,587
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High School Graduates
94%
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College Graduates
19.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
6%
Below the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
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Annual Precipitation
54''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Bikeability
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A rural community that has new subdivisions with national builders
A variety of homes, food trucks and access to the Trout River
A suburban community along the Trout River that's growing in popularity
A suburban neighborhood along I-95 with diverse home options in north Jacksonville
A small, recreational waterfront community outside downtown Jacksonville
A North Jax community that includes the busy Dunn Avene and Interstate 95
