A Research Park & Southwest neighborhood with a mix of one- and two-story homes built 2006 to 2026, typically about 3,050 sq ft on a quarter to a third of an acre.
$527,500Median sale price40 resales, last 12 months
As of November 1, 2026, 37 homes are for sale in Lake Forest, asking $264,900 to $1,199,000 (median $409,900, about $167 per sq ft), and 11 more are under contract. 14 of the listings are new construction.
Over the last 3 years, 123 resale homes sold in Lake Forest, about three a month. Homes are still being built here, so we do not show a yearly turnover rate (the share of all homes that sell each year, like 1 in 25) until building wraps up.
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When Lake Forest homes were listed over the last 3 years. Homes came up in nearly every month; August was the busiest (16). The median home took 54 days from listing to closing in the last 12 months.
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For a typical 3,050 sq ft home here. Middle of the range: about $515,000. Based on 17 Lake Forest resales between 2,601 and 3,419 sq ft in the last 12 months.
This is a size-based starting point, not an appraisal. Condition, updates, the lot and the street all move the number. A free walk-through with a local agent gives you the real figure.
What Homes Like Yours Sold For
Most sales: 3,000 to 3,999, median $550K
Resales in Lake Forest over the last 3 years, sorted into size groups, so you can compare like with like. Most sales here were in the 3,000 to 3,999 group.
Home size
Sales
Median
Range
Under 1,600 sq ft
4
$289K
$255K to $300K$184 per sq ft
1,600 to 1,999
8
$354K
$299K to $375K$180 per sq ft
2,000 to 2,499
16
$400K
$300K to $416K$170 per sq ft
2,500 to 2,999
32
$452K
$365K to $645K$163 per sq ft
3,000 to 3,999
47
$550K
$395K to $870K$166 per sq ft
4,000 and up
16
$832K
$565K to $1.32M$173 per sq ft
Price per Square Foot Over Time
$162 to $173: a steady rise
Each point is the median price per square foot of resales in the 12 months ending that month. It went from $162 in the year to August 2025 to $173 now: a steady rise.
Show the numbers
12 months to
Sales
Median price
Per sq ft
Aug 2025
37
$454,600
$162
Nov 2025
40
$462,300
$162
Jan 2026
37
$454,600
$161
May 2026
40
$522,500
$167
Aug 2026
44
$517,500
$172
Nov 2026
40
$527,500
$173
How the Market Is Moving
54 days listing to closing, 98.8% of asking, buyer-leaning market
54 daysmedian from listing to closing (21 of 40 closed within 60 days)
98.8%of the original asking price, median
12 of 40sellers lowered the price before selling
11.1 monthsof supply at the last year's pace, a buyer-leaning market
Homes for sale now ask about $167 per sq ft against $173 for recent sales. Listings priced near recent sales have moved faster than the stretch-priced ones.
New Construction in Lake Forest
14 new homes closed in 3 years
14 new homes in Lake Forest closed from June 2026 to October 2026, from 1,613 to 1,629 sq ft at $264,900 to $274,900. 14 new homes are listed now, asking $265K to $273K. They are left out of the resale figures above so they do not skew what an existing home is worth. Compare the two on our new vs. resale prices page.
Recent Home Sales in Lake Forest
The 10 most recent sales. Street names only; days are from listing to closing.
Street
Sq ft
Sold
Closed
Cypress Grove Lane4 bd / 3 ba
2,534
$375K$148/sq ft
Oct 202644 days
She Oak Drive3 bd / 2.25 ba, new
1,613
$275K$170/sq ft
Oct 2026117 days
She Oak Drive3 bd / 2.25 ba, new
1,613
$273K$169/sq ft
Oct 202617 days
Walnut Cove Boulevard4 bd / 2.5 ba
2,881
$645K$224/sq ft
Oct 202631 days
Walnut Cove Boulevard4 bd / 3 ba
3,070
$550K$179/sq ft
Oct 202631 days
Show All Recent Sales
5 more sales, back to September 2026
Street
Sq ft
Sold
Closed
Holly Park Blvd SW4 bd / 3.5 ba
2,851
$505K$177/sq ft
Oct 202655 days
Maple Grove Blvd SW3 bd / 2 ba
1,901
$375K$197/sq ft
Sep 202678 days
She Oak Drive3 bd / 2.25 ba, new
1,613
$268K$166/sq ft
Sep 2026128 days
Hawthorn Heights Blvd SW4 bd / 3.5 ba
3,115
$525K$169/sq ft
Sep 202667 days
Wax Lane SW4 bd / 4 ba
3,870
$670K$173/sq ft
Sep 2026162 days
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Lake Forest is in Huntsville, ZIP 35824. Use the map search to see every home listed under this name.
Neighborhood History
Homes built 2006 to 2026
Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 2006 to 2026 and range from about 1,500 to 5,100 sq ft; 86 of the 156 with a recorded style have two or more stories. That makes it mostly 2000s construction. Lots run a quarter to a third of an acre. 10 of the homes sold or listed here in the last 3 years have a pool.
Compare Nearby Neighborhoods
Resale and new home sales in the last 12 months, nearest first. Tap a name to open its page.
As of November 1, 2026, 40 resale homes in Lake Forest sold in the last 12 months at a median price of $527,500, or $173 per square foot. Most sales fall between about $305K and $841K depending on size. 14 new homes sold for $265K to $275K.
How much is my Lake Forest home worth?
Start with homes of a similar size: a typical 3,050 sq ft home here would fall around $495,000 to $540,000 based on recent resales. Updates, condition, lot and street can move a home outside that range, so for a real number request a free home value and we will compare your home with the closest sales.
How fast do homes sell in Lake Forest?
The median home took 54 days from listing to closing in the last 12 months, and 21 of 40 closed within 60 days. Sellers got a median of 98.8% of their original asking price.
What schools are Lake Forest homes assigned to?
Listings in Lake Forest show Williams Elementary, Williams Middle and Columbia High School in Huntsville City Schools. Zone lines can change, so verify a specific address with the district.
How old are the homes in Lake Forest?
Homes that have sold or listed recently were built from 2006 to 2026. New homes are still being built here.
How big are the lots in Lake Forest?
Based on recent resales, most lots run a quarter to a third of an acre.
Talk to a Local Agent About Lake Forest
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Source: ValleyMLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Homes, townhomes and condos listed under the subdivision name Lake Forest in ZIP 35824. Figures are medians as of November 1, 2026. This is general market information, not an appraisal or a value opinion for any specific home.
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