Neighborhood · Englewood, Florida
Park Forest
Gated, low-key living minutes from the Gulf
10
Homes for sale
$437,000
Median list price
$226
Avg price / sqft
82
Median days on market
Park Forest is a quiet, mostly gated pocket of Englewood in Charlotte County, where the pace is unhurried and the streets favor everyday comfort over flash. Homes here run to a sensible scale — around 2,037 square feet on the median — and neighbors sit close to the wider Englewood scene, including Old Englewood Village and nearby communities like Boca Royale and Quail's Run. Families are zoned to Englewood Elementary School and Lemon Bay High School, which keeps the area grounded in real neighborhood life.
For a buyer today, this is a patient market with room to negotiate. There are 10 active listings with a median list price of $437,000, homes are sitting a median of 82 days, and sellers over the past year have taken about 95% of asking on 28 closed sales. That gap between the $320,000 median sold price and current list prices tells you there's real conversation to be had at the table.
Park Forest is a community in Englewood, Florida.
Quick facts
$289,900 – $528K price range
2,037 sqft median home
$382/mo median HOA
28 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Park Forest
$449,000
413 TOMOKA DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,104 sqft
$499,000
682 BARNACLE COURT, ENGLEWOOD
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,070 sqft
$425,000
409 TOMOKA DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,092 sqft
$415,000$425,000
445 TOMOKA DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,699 sqft
$528,000
725 REDBUD COURT, ENGLEWOOD
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,064 sqft
$528,000
721 REDBUD COURT, ENGLEWOOD
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,014 sqft
$289,900$315,000
322 FALLING WATERS LANE UNIT 163, ENGLEWOOD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,903 sqft
$528,000
720 REDBUD COURT, ENGLEWOOD
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,060 sqft
$320,000
515 WEKIVA RIVER COURT UNIT 81, ENGLEWOOD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,373 sqft
$299,000$310,000
411 CYPRESS FOREST DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft
Every active listing inside the Park Forest boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Park Forest market
28
Sold, last 12 months
$320,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
73 days
Median time to sell
Park Forest vs Englewood
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 36.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Park Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Park Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Park Forest home
≈ $3,165/mo
$437,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$382/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
917
Median age
71
Median income
$76,292
Median home value
$355,462
Beyond the listings
Living in Park Forest
Attitudes
Top 13% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Relationships
Top 22% 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.
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Active
Top 23% 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.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Food & Drink
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
Park Forest FAQs
Is Park Forest a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a calm, mostly gated neighborhood inside greater Englewood, close to the Gulf and to communities like Old Englewood Village. Seven of ten active homes are gated, and families are zoned to Englewood Elementary School. It's more about steady everyday living than nightlife.
Is Park Forest expensive?+
It's mid-range for the Englewood market, with a median list price of $437,000 and active homes running from $289,900 to $528,000. There are no listings above $1M here, so it stays approachable relative to Charlotte County's waterfront tiers. You can compare current pricing against nearby Boca Royale.
What do homes cost in Park Forest?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $437,000 at about $226 per square foot, with a typical home around 2,037 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 28 homes sold at a median of $320,000, so buyers should expect real negotiating room between list and closing prices.
How is the market right now?+
It's a patient, buyer-friendly market with 10 active listings and a median 82 days on market. Sellers have been getting about 95% of asking on average across 28 sales in the past year. You can track what's available on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $382 per month, which is consistent with the gated, maintained character of much of the neighborhood. Median property taxes come in around $3,257 per year. Always confirm the exact figures for a specific home before you write an offer.
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