Homes zoned for
Forest High School
Room to spread out in horse country
290
Homes for sale
$299,999
Median list price
$197
Avg price / sqft
40
Median days on market
The Forest High School zone sits on the east side of Ocala, in the heart of Marion County's rolling horse country where lots run large and the pace stays unhurried. It's a practical, family-minded pocket of Ocala homes for sale — pool houses, newer builds, and a mix of established neighborhoods rather than one master-planned sprawl. Buyers weighing schools across the county often compare it against zones like WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL and DUNNELLON HIGH SCHOOL before settling here.
Right now there are 290 active listings with a median list price of $299,999, so this is a genuinely attainable corner of Central Florida. Homes are moving in about 40 days and sellers are collecting 97% of asking on average, which points to a balanced market where well-priced houses sell and buyers still have negotiating room. Browse the live map to see how the inventory spreads across the zone.
Forest High School is an attendance zone in Ocala, Florida.
Quick facts
$95,000 – $3.3M price range
1,714 sqft median home
$102/mo median HOA
$1,800/mo median rent
732 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$515,000
5121 SE 30th Street, Ocala FL 34480, OCALA
6 bd · 4 ba · 3,066 sqft
$349,900
602 SE 19TH STREET, OCALA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,944 sqft
$129,900
3221 SE 39TH AVENUE, OCALA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,284 sqft
$1,596,000
0000 SE 20TH AVENUE, OCALA
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,345 sqft
$1,299,999
2411 SE 15TH STREET, OCALA
3 bd · 5 ba · 4,985 sqft
$892,600
1237 SE 8TH STREET, OCALA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,538 sqft
$749,999
1628 SE 29TH TERRACE, OCALA
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,489 sqft
$697,770
4280 SE 26TH TERRACE ROAD, OCALA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,635 sqft
$675,000
2114 SE 25TH LOOP, OCALA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,243 sqft
$675,000
525 SE 61ST COURT, OCALA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,341 sqft
$649,900
819 SE 2ND STREET, OCALA
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,048 sqft
$588,000
6943 SE 11TH PLACE, OCALA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,554 sqft
Every active listing inside the Forest High School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Forest High School market
732
Sold, last 12 months
$280,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
Forest High School vs Ocala
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 0.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest High School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Forest High School home
≈ $2,135/mo
$299,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$102/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
48,962
Median age
44
Median income
$76,555
Median home value
$280,529
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest High School
Attitudes
Top 12% 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.
Attitudes
Top 14% in the U.S.Home & Leisure
There's no place like home. This activity is highest when people are feeling relaxed, like sharing a meal with friends or enjoying their morning coffee in their own home.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 15% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Food & Drink
Top 16% 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.
Beliefs
Top 16% 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.
People who close here
Our Ocala experts
Straight answers
Forest High School FAQs
Is the Forest High School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for families and buyers who want space without paying coastal prices, set in Ocala's east-side horse country. The area draws people comparing school zones, and you can see how it stacks up against neighbors like LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL nearby. Inventory is healthy at 290 active listings, so there's genuine choice.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Florida standards — the median list price is $299,999 and the average is about $197 per square foot. Prices stretch from $95,000 on the low end to $3.25 million at the top, so there's a wide range depending on lot, age, and features.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median home runs about 1,714 square feet, and over the past 12 months 732 homes sold at a median of $280,000. With 76 pool homes and 41 new-construction listings currently active, what you pay depends heavily on the features you're after.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and steady. Homes take a median of 40 days to sell, and sellers are getting 97% of their asking price on average — a sign that fair pricing gets results without the frenzy of a runaway market. Check the live map for the latest active listings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are modest where they apply, with a median of $102 per month, and only 23 of the active listings are in gated communities. The median annual property tax comes in around $2,904, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is $1,800 a month.
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