278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 34223
Active9 days on marketListed Oct 29, 2026MLS #D6149362
About this home
278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD
Some Homes Have a View, but This One Comes With Its Own Entertainment! Enjoy a Peaceful Pond, Playful Ducks, and Frequent Wildlife Visitors From This Beautiful Maintenance-Free Home in Gated Park Forest! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom split floor-plan home with a 2-car garage welcomes you with mature tropical landscaping, a screened entry, and an inviting setting that captures the charm of Florida living. Inside, a large foyer opens to the spacious great room featuring vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, and luxury COREtec vinyl plank flooring that continues into the adjoining flex space, offering endless possibilities for a den, home office, craft room, or exercise area. The kitchen features an abundance of white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, recessed lighting, and tile flooring. Just off the kitchen, the dining room features a beautiful wall of bay windows that fills the space with natural light and provides a lovely view of the backyard while enjoying your morning coffee. The fully enclosed Florida room expands your living space, offering a comfortable place to enjoy the pond views and visiting wildlife regardless of the weather. Whether relaxing with a good book or entertaining friends, this light-filled space is sure to become a favorite. The generously sized primary suite features two walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, solid-surface countertops, and a large walk-in shower. The guest bedroom offers friends and family a comfortable space with a reach-in closet, while the nearby guest bathroom features a convenient tub and shower combination. The interior laundry room provides additional storage with a closet. Step outside to the screened lanai, where you can enjoy the fresh Florida air, watch the ducks visit the pond, and appreciate the natural beauty of your backyard. Notable updates and features include a 2019 HVAC system with secondary surge protection, a new water heater installed in October 2026, hurricane protection panels for the windows, a hurricane-rated garage door, and updated luxury vinyl plank flooring. The spacious two-car garage also features built-in storage concealed behind sliding mesh screens. Even better, this home is being sold furnished, making it easy to move right in without the hassle of furnishing a new home! Embrace the maintenance-free lifestyle in Park Forest and spend more time enjoying community amenities, including a heated pool, tennis courts, pickleball, shuffleboard, and clubhouse, with on-site storage available for your boat or RV. This gated community offers a full social calendar and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, while HOA services include grounds maintenance, exterior painting, roof maintenance, irrigation, cable, and internet. All of this is less than 10 miles from beautiful Gulf beaches, world-class fishing, boat ramps, hiking trails, parks, golf courses, shopping, dining, and medical facilities. Discover the easy Florida lifestyle you've been waiting for at 278 Park Forest Boulevard in Englewood!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,727
Sqft
0.19 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1995
Year built
One
Levels
$174
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$2,873 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,873/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
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Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−14.4%
$/sqft vs Englewood actives
$174 vs $232
Days on market
9 vs 67 typical
Where $174/sqft sits among the 400 Englewood actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Park Forest
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Park Forest — neighborhood snapshot
Population
917
Median age
71
Median income
$76,292
Median home value
$355,462
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
69%
For the school run
Sarasota County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Englewood market
$323K → $340K
Englewood median sold, yr/yr
94.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
167 of 400
Englewood actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Englewood, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 24% below the ENGLEWOOD 34223 median. See the full Englewood market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$410,000
279 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,796 sqft · $228/sqft · 61 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$245,000
257 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · $157/sqft · 15 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$575,000
1000 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · $342/sqft · 80 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $2,873/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $277/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD?+
The association fee works out to $277 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,922. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Englewood?+
At $300,000, this home is listed about 14% below the Englewood median of $350,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 278 PARK FOREST BOULEVARD?+
Englewood Elementary School (elementary), Lemon Bay High School (high), L. A. Ainger Middle School (middle) — Sarasota County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the ENGLEWOOD 34223 market on paper
$300,000 is 24% below the ENGLEWOOD 34223 median of $392,403, and at $174/sqft it sits under the Englewood average of $302.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Strong assigned schools
Englewood Elementary School, Lemon Bay High School, L. A. Ainger Middle School — Englewood Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP · Carla Stiver, PA. MLS #D6149362.
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