Neighborhood · Oldsmar, Florida
The Gardens Of Forest Lakes
Low-Key Condo Living Near East Lake
8
Homes for sale
$127,450
Median list price
$145
Avg price / sqft
111
Median days on market
The Gardens Of Forest Lakes is a small, tucked-away condo community in Oldsmar, sitting in the well-regarded East Lake school corridor with quick access to the rest of the Tampa Bay area. Homes here are compact and manageable — the median is right around 915 square feet — which makes it a natural fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, and anyone who wants to spend less time on upkeep. You're a short drive from bigger established neighborhoods like East Lake Woodlands and the Country Club area, and roughly 27 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible entry points in the broader Oldsmar market. There are 6 active listings with a median list price of $127,450, ranging from $110,000 to $160,000, and homes are taking a median of about 55 days to sell. With only 3 closings in the past year and sellers netting around 94% of asking, it's a thin, deliberate market — the kind of place where the right listing rewards patience and a sharp offer.
The Gardens Of Forest Lakes is a community in Oldsmar, Florida.
Quick facts
$110,000 – $160K price range
915 sqft median home
$700/mo median HOA
$1,600/mo median rent
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Gardens Of Forest Lakes
$129,900
123 LOBLOLLY COURT UNIT A, OLDSMAR
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
$155,000
129 CAMPHOR CIRCLE UNIT C, OLDSMAR
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
$119,500$125,000
133 SABAL COURT UNIT F, OLDSMAR
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
$110,000$115,000
123 LOBLOLLY COURT UNIT B, OLDSMAR
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
$125,000$145,000
131 SABAL COURT UNIT E, OLDSMAR
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
$110,000$119,000
133 SABAL COURT UNIT G, OLDSMAR
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
$155,000$160,000
124 LOBLOLLY COURT UNIT D, OLDSMAR
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
$160,000
134 SYCAMORE LANE UNIT H, OLDSMAR
2 bd · 2 ba · 915 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The The Gardens Of Forest Lakes market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$117,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
85 days
Median time to sell
The Gardens Of Forest Lakes vs Oldsmar
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 41.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Gardens Of Forest Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Gardens Of Forest Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Gardens Of Forest Lakes home
≈ $1,777/mo
$127,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$700/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
458
Median age
46
Median income
$89,872
Median home value
$344,000
Beyond the listings
Living in The Gardens Of Forest Lakes
Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Relationships
Top 1% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 3% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Attitudes
Top 6% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Relationships
Top 8% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Straight answers
The Gardens Of Forest Lakes FAQs
Is The Gardens Of Forest Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, low-maintenance condo community that suits first-time buyers and downsizers, and it sits in a solid school zone with Forest Lakes Elementary, Joseph L. Carwise Middle, and East Lake High School. You're also close to established neighborhoods like East Lake Woodlands and only about 27 minutes from Tampa International Airport.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of Oldsmar, with a median list price of $127,450 and active listings ranging from $110,000 to $160,000. At an average of about $145 per square foot, it's an accessible way into the area compared with pricier communities like Oldsmar Country Club Estates.
What do homes cost in The Gardens Of Forest Lakes?+
Current listings sit between $110,000 and $160,000 with a median list price of $127,450, and the median sold price over the past year was $115,000. Homes here are compact, with a median size around 915 square feet.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — 6 homes are currently active and only 3 sold in the past 12 months. Listings take a median of about 55 days to sell, and sellers are averaging roughly 94% of their asking price, so there's usually room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is around $700 per month, which is typical for a condo community and usually covers exterior and common-area maintenance. Median property taxes run about $2,420 per year, and for comparison the median rent in the area is roughly $1,495 per month.
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