Neighborhood · Englewood, Florida
Oak Forest
Quiet Englewood living close to the Gulf
1
Homes for sale
$329,000
Median list price
$238
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
Oak Forest sits in the heart of Englewood, a laid-back Charlotte County community where single-family homes on manageable lots put you within easy reach of the Gulf beaches and Lemon Bay. It's a neighborhood that trades flash for practicality — modestly sized homes, a gated section, and neighbors who fill up nearby spots like Old Englewood Village and Boca Royale. Families here are zoned for Englewood Elementary and Lemon Bay High School, which keeps the area steady with everyday residents rather than seasonal churn.
For a buyer today, inventory is tight — there's just one active listing at $329,000, so you'll want to watch the live map closely and move quickly when something fits. Over the past year 12 homes sold at a median of $280,000, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking, which tells you this is a fair, negotiable market rather than a bidding-war frenzy.
Oak Forest is a community in Englewood, Florida.
Quick facts
$329,000 – $329K price range
1,384 sqft median home
$261/mo median HOA
$3,900/mo median rent
12 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Oak Forest
Every active listing inside the Oak Forest boundary
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Browse Oak Forest
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Oak Forest market
12
Sold, last 12 months
$280,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
6 days
Median time to sell
Oak Forest vs Englewood
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 12.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Oak Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Oak Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Oak Forest home
≈ $2,507/mo
$329,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$261/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
924
Median age
74
Median income
$89,821
Median home value
$528,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Oak Forest
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Active
Top 25% in the U.S.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.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Active
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
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.
Appearance oriented
Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Straight answers
Oak Forest FAQs
Is Oak Forest a good place to live?+
It's a practical, quieter Englewood neighborhood with easy access to Gulf beaches and everyday conveniences. Families appreciate being zoned for Englewood Elementary and Lemon Bay High School, and the mix of standard and gated homes suits both year-round residents and seasonal owners.
Is Oak Forest expensive?+
Compared to much of coastal Charlotte County, it's relatively affordable — the median sold price over the past year was $280,000, and the single active listing is priced at $329,000. At around $238 per square foot, it's a sensible entry point into the Englewood area.
What do homes cost in Oak Forest?+
The current active listing sits at $329,000, while homes that actually closed over the last 12 months had a median price of $280,000. With a median home size around 1,384 square feet, you're looking at right-sized, single-family living rather than sprawling estates.
How is the market in Oak Forest?+
It's a low-inventory, steady market — just one home is active right now, and 12 sold over the past year at a median of 41 days on market. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, so pricing is realistic and there's modest room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $261 per month, which is typical for the neighborhood's gated and community sections. Property taxes come in around $3,639 per year at current values, so budget for both alongside your mortgage.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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