Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Forrest Park
Small-scale Orlando living close to downtown
Forrest Park is a compact Orange County neighborhood that trades big-name flash for practical Orlando location. With downtown roughly 19 minutes away and Universal Orlando about 26, you're close to the city's job centers and entertainment without paying tourist-corridor prices. It sits within reach of established communities like Metro West and the newer Laureate Park, giving buyers a sense of the range across this part of the metro.
The market here is tight and moves fast. Right now there's essentially one active listing on the MLS, priced at $410,000, so buyers should expect limited choice and be ready to act. Over the past year 11 homes have sold at a median of $333,600, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking — a signal that well-priced homes don't linger. If Forrest Park is thin on inventory the week you're looking, it's worth widening the search across Orlando homes for sale and nearby areas like South Semoran.
Forrest Park is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forrest Park
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Forrest Park boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Forrest Park market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$333,600
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Forrest Park vs Orlando
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 37.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forrest Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forrest Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,199
Median age
37
Median income
$40,943
Median home value
$245,374
Beyond the listings
Living in Forrest Park
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Relationships
Top 7% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Beliefs
Top 11% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Active
Top 13% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Food & Drink
Top 14% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Emotional
Top 17% in the U.S.Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Forrest Park FAQs
Is Forrest Park a good place to live?+
It's a practical pick for buyers who want to be close to Orlando's core without a downtown price tag, with a 19-minute drive to downtown and easy reach of employment hubs like Metro West. Assigned schools include Ridgewood Park Elementary, Meadowbrook Middle, and Maynard Evans High. The neighborhood is small, so it appeals to buyers who value location and value over amenities.
Is Forrest Park expensive?+
It's a mid-market Orlando neighborhood rather than a luxury one — homes have sold at a median of $333,600 over the past 12 months, and there are currently no listings above $1M. The one active home is priced at $410,000, which reflects the higher end of what's changed hands recently.
What do homes cost in Forrest Park?+
Sold prices over the past year centered on $333,600, while the single active listing is at $410,000 and about 1,749 square feet. That works out to roughly $234 per square foot, keeping the area accessible compared with pricier corners of the metro like Laureate Park.
How is the market in Forrest Park?+
It's a fast, low-inventory market — only one home is active right now, and the median days on market is about one day. With 11 sales in the past year and sellers averaging 98% of asking, buyers should have financing ready and expect to move quickly when the right home appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run about $4,544 per year at the median for Forrest Park. HOA data isn't currently available for the active inventory, so confirm any dues on a specific home directly, and consider checking nearby options through Orlando homes for sale if you want to compare.
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