Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Forrest Park
An easygoing East Orlando pocket close to downtown
Forrest Park sits on Orlando's east side, an unfussy residential pocket where the appeal is proximity rather than pretense. Downtown Orlando is about 19 minutes away, Universal roughly 26, and Orlando International Airport around 36 — close enough to make the daily commute or the weekend getaway painless. It's the kind of place buyers land when they want to be near Orlando homes for sale without paying resort-community prices, and it holds its own against nearby options like Metro West and South Semoran.
The market here is tight and quick. There's essentially one active listing at $325,000, but the deeper signal is in the sales: 11 homes traded over the past year at a median of $333,600, moving in about 6 days with sellers collecting 98% of asking. That's a neighborhood where well-priced homes don't linger, so if you're shopping this pocket over master-planned areas like Laureate Park, come ready to move.
Forrest Park is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
8 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
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The Forrest Park market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$344,300
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
38 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 solid fit for buyers who prioritize location over amenities — you're about 19 minutes from downtown Orlando and 26 from Universal. Assigned schools include Ridgewood Park Elementary, Meadowbrook Middle, and Maynard Evans High. It's an established residential area rather than a resort community, so the draw is everyday convenience.
Is Forrest Park expensive?+
No — it's one of the more attainable central Orlando pockets, with a median sold price of $333,600 over the past year and roughly $176 per square foot. That's a meaningful gap below master-planned neighborhoods like Laureate Park. For the location, it delivers real value.
What do homes cost in Forrest Park?+
The single active listing is priced at $325,000, and homes that sold in the last 12 months landed at a median of $333,600. Typical homes are around 1,845 square feet, so you're generally looking at mid-$300s for a comfortably sized house.
How is the market in Forrest Park?+
It's fast and competitive. Eleven homes sold over the past year with a median of just 6 days on market and sellers averaging 98% of asking — inventory is thin, so serious buyers should be ready to act quickly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run about $4,730 a year at the median, which is typical for homes in this price range in Orlando. HOA data isn't consistently reported for this pocket, so confirm any dues on a home-by-home basis with your agent.
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