Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Forrest Park
A quiet Orlando pocket close to downtown
Forrest Park is a small Orange County neighborhood that trades the noise of the tourist corridor for an easier everyday pace, while still sitting about 19 minutes from downtown Orlando and a straightforward drive to Universal and MCO. It's the kind of place that appeals to buyers who want to be genuinely connected to the city without paying for a marquee address, and it shares that commuter-friendly logic with nearby communities like Metro West. Homes here feed into Maynard Evans High, Meadowbrook Middle, and Ridgewood Park Elementary.
The market reality is that Forrest Park is tightly held — there are no active listings right now, so you're buying when inventory appears rather than from a wide menu. Over the past 12 months, 8 homes sold at a median of $344,300, and sellers collected 100% of asking on average, which tells you demand is steady and well-priced homes move. If you're weighing options, it's worth also tracking Orlando homes for sale more broadly while you wait for the right Forrest Park listing.
Forrest Park is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$2,350/mo median rent
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
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
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 quiet, well-located Orlando neighborhood that keeps you about 19 minutes from downtown and within a reasonable drive of Universal and the airport. The small scale means a settled, residential feel rather than a transient one, which suits buyers who want convenience without the crowds. Homes feed into Maynard Evans High, Meadowbrook Middle, and Ridgewood Park Elementary.
Is Forrest Park expensive?+
It's moderately priced for the Orlando market, with homes selling at a median of $344,300 over the past year. That puts it well below the luxury end of town while still offering strong access to downtown and the parks. For perspective, you can compare it against the wider Orlando homes for sale to see where it lands.
What do homes cost in Forrest Park?+
The median sold price over the last 12 months was $344,300 across 8 closed sales. There are no active listings at the moment, so pricing is best read from those recent sales rather than current asking prices. When homes do list, be ready to act, since inventory here is thin.
How is the market in Forrest Park?+
It's a low-inventory, steady-demand market — only 8 homes sold in the past year and there are currently zero active listings. Sellers averaged 100% of their asking price, which signals that well-priced homes don't linger. Buyers should line up financing early and watch nearby areas like Metro West in parallel.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures aren't available for Forrest Park in the current data, so confirm those on a per-home basis before you make an offer. For a rental benchmark, the median rent in the area runs about $2,350 a month. Your agent can pull exact HOA and tax details once a listing is active.
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