Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Forest Trails
West-side value with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$352,450
Median list price
$208
Avg price / sqft
97
Median days on market
Forest Trails sits on Jacksonville's west side, an established residential pocket where the pace is unhurried and the housing is priced for real families rather than speculators. Homes here run around 1,732 square feet, and neighbors are within easy reach of west-side landmarks like Cecil Field Airport and larger communities such as Chimney Lakes and Lakeshore. It's the kind of place where you get more square footage and yard for your dollar than you'd find closer to the coast.
For a buyer today, this is a small, slow-moving market — only 2 active listings right now, with a median list price of $352,450. Homes take their time here, sitting a median of 96.5 days before selling, which gives serious buyers real room to negotiate. Twelve homes changed hands over the past year at a median of $331,911, so pricing is well within reach for the broader Jacksonville market.
Forest Trails is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$350,000 – $355K price range
1,732 sqft median home
$162/mo median HOA
$2,175/mo median rent
12 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Trails
$354,900$359,900
11973 BRIDGEHAMPTON ROAD, JACKSONVILLE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,491 sqft
$350,000
4984 BIG PINE DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,973 sqft
Every active listing inside the Forest Trails boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Forest Trails market
12
Sold, last 12 months
$331,911
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
24 days
Median time to sell
Forest Trails vs Jacksonville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 11.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Trails boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Trails is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Forest Trails home
≈ $2,458/mo
$352,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$162/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,175/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
5,796
Median age
39
Median income
$91,944
Median home value
$304,743
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Trails
Lifestyles
Top 14% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Food & Drink
Top 17% in the U.S.Wine Lovers
It's all about the grape. This population enjoys a trip to the vineyard to learn about wine and sharing a good bottle with friends and family.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Food & Drink
Top 23% 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.
Straight answers
Forest Trails FAQs
Is Forest Trails a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established west-side Jacksonville neighborhood suited to buyers who want space and a residential feel over nightlife or a beachfront address. You're near larger communities like Lakeshore and west-side landmarks such as Cecil Field Airport. Assigned schools include Biscayne Elementary and Joseph Stilwell Middle School.
Is Forest Trails expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in the area, with a median list price of $352,450 and homes selling at a median of $331,911 over the past year. At roughly $208 per square foot, you get solid space for the price compared with much of Jacksonville.
What do homes cost in Forest Trails?+
Right now the two active listings sit between $350,000 and $354,900, with a median list price of $352,450. The typical home is about 1,732 square feet, and recent sales have closed around $331,911. You can watch inventory as it changes on the live map.
How is the market in Forest Trails?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — just 2 active listings and a median 96.5 days on market. Twelve homes sold over the last year at about 98% of asking, so buyers have time and leverage while sellers still hold realistic value.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $162 per month, and property taxes come in around $2,748 a year. Those are modest carrying costs, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent here is about $2,175 a month.
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