Aerial view of homes in the Lake Forest neighborhood, Tallahassee, FL

Lake Forest · Northwest Tallahassee

Lake Forest Homes for Sale

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Lake Forest is a neighborhood of 27 single-family homes in Northwest Tallahassee. Homes here were built from 1950 through 2018.

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Lake Forest Key Facts

  • Location: Northwest Tallahassee
  • ZIP Code: 32303
  • Homes: 27 single-family homes
  • Construction Era: From 1950 through 2018; median year built 1971
  • Median home size: 1,700 square feet
  • Most common layout: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
  • HOA: No HOA
  • Owner-Occupied: 78% owner occupied
  • Elementary school: Canopy Oaks Elementary, 1.5 miles, Florida DOE school grade C (2026), (850) 488-3301
  • Middle school: Raa Middle, 6.0 miles, Florida DOE school grade B (2026), (850) 488-6287
  • High school: Leon High, 7.8 miles, Florida DOE school grade B (2026), (850) 617-5700
  • Median lot size: 0.52 acres

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Lake Forest Homes: 27 Single-Family Homes

All 27 homes in Lake Forest are single-family homes, built from 1950 through 2018.

The median home size in Lake Forest is 1,700 square feet of heated and cooled space. The most common layout here is three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

In Lake Forest, 56% of owners have held their home for ten years or more.

Lake Forest is mostly owner occupied, with owners living in 78% of the homes.

Lake Forest is in ZIP code 32303. The homes here line Harriet Drive, Alyssa Pond Court, and Andrew Jackson Way.

Drive Times From Lake Forest

Downtown & campus
I-10, Exit 199
about 10 minutes
4.4 miles
Florida Capitol
about 18 minutes
7.7 miles
Florida State University
about 18 minutes
7.5 miles
Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport
about 21 minutes
10.4 miles
Florida A&M University
about 22 minutes
8.7 miles
Hospitals
The coast
Hospitals
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
about 18 minutes
10.3 miles
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
about 19 minutes
7.9 miles
The coast
Shields Marina, St. Marks
about 49 minutes
28 miles
Carrabelle Marina
about 1 hour 25 minutes
63.5 miles
St. George Island
about 1 hour 50 minutes
104.4 miles

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Lake Forest, Northwest Tallahassee

No HOA

Lake Forest has no homeowners association, and there are no association dues.

Lake Forest market

Lake Forest Home Prices and Sales

1Sales closed, past 12 months
27Lake Forest homes

Sales records for Lake Forest begin in 1991 and run through November 7, 2026. The figures below leave out family transfers, bank sales, and short sales.

How Much Do Lake Forest Homes Sell For?

Median price of the homes sold each year in Lake Forest, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 7, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median sale price, by closing year
YearLake Forest existing homesLake Forest new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionLake Forest sales (existing / new)
2026$352,000$305,000$436,9001 / 0
2025$309,000$289,600$419,9001 / 0
2024$288,500$416,1500 / 0
2023$309,000$270,000$410,7001 / 0
2022$285,000$245,000$415,7502 / 0
2021$225,000$325,0000 / 0
2020$222,500$215,000$302,1502 / 0
2019$157,700$195,000$279,9001 / 0
2018$235,000$188,000$310,5000 / 1
2017$150,000$185,000$285,4001 / 0
2016$177,900$178,400$289,0001 / 0
2015$178,250$269,8500 / 0
2014$135,000$176,000$276,1001 / 0
2013$175,000$282,9000 / 0
2012$158,500$169,000$270,9001 / 0
2011$170,000$167,800$244,6501 / 0
2010$190,500$170,000$192,0002 / 0
2009$162,000$168,000$184,5002 / 0
2008$215,000$177,500$202,2502 / 0
2007$179,600$193,5000 / 0
2006$176,500$183,5000 / 0
2005$166,0500 / 0
2004$190,000$149,0001 / 0
2003$137,500$134,9004 / 0
2002$130,000$122,0001 / 0
2001$115,0000 / 0
2000$90,800$105,0003 / 0
1999$94,850$102,0002 / 0
1998$107,750$99,0002 / 0
1997$90,400$90,0002 / 0
1996$90,0000 / 0
1995$85,0000 / 0
1994$82,000$79,0001 / 0
1993$87,000$77,5002 / 0
1992$73,3000 / 0
1991$69,900$68,5003 / 0
1990$68,0000 / 0
1989$75,000$63,0001 / 0
1988$61,8500 / 0
1987$59,000$61,4002 / 0
1986$61,550$59,5002 / 0
1985$58,9000 / 0
1984$55,0000 / 0
1983$54,0000 / 0
1982$54,000$54,5001 / 0
1981$59,000$51,3003 / 0
1980$57,500$47,5005 / 0
1979$54,750$44,5002 / 0
1978$50,500$40,0003 / 0
1977$39,750$37,0002 / 0
1976$35,500$35,5001 / 0
1975$36,5000 / 0
1974$36,600$32,3001 / 0
1973$28,5000 / 0
1972$26,550$24,3002 / 0

How Much Are Lake Forest Homes Worth?

Median home value, in price per square foot, each year in Lake Forest, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one Lake Forest home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 7, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median price per square foot, by closing year
YearLake Forest existing homesLake Forest new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionLake Forest sales (existing / new)
2026$172$199$2361 / 0
2025$151$194$2441 / 0
2024$193$2390 / 0
2023$157$186$2311 / 0
2022$162$170$2082 / 0
2021$152$1830 / 0
2020$136$137$1732 / 0
2019$89$126$1721 / 0
2018$148$123$1710 / 1
2017$117$1641 / 0
2016$87$113$1551 / 0
2015$110$1520 / 0
2014$98$107$1471 / 0
2013$105$1440 / 0
2012$80$100$1371 / 0
2011$72$102$1301 / 0
2010$88$109$1222 / 0
2009$114$113$1272 / 0
2008$103$122$1312 / 0
2007$129$1380 / 0
2006$130$1360 / 0
20050 / 0
20041 / 0
20034 / 0
20021 / 0
20010 / 0
20003 / 0
19992 / 0
19982 / 0
19972 / 0
19960 / 0
19950 / 0
19941 / 0
19932 / 0
19920 / 0
19913 / 0
19900 / 0
19891 / 0
19880 / 0
19872 / 0
19862 / 0
19850 / 0
19840 / 0
19830 / 0
19821 / 0
19813 / 0
19805 / 0
19792 / 0
19783 / 0
19772 / 0
19761 / 0
19750 / 0
19741 / 0
19730 / 0
19722 / 0

How Big Are the Homes That Sell in Lake Forest?

Median home size, in square feet, each year in Lake Forest, existing homes and new construction, with 2026 covering January to November

Medians describe the homes that sold each year, not the value of any one home.

A dot on its own marks a year with sales but no sales the year before or after.

Sources: Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and the Leon County Property Appraiser. Sales updated November 7, 2026.

New construction and existing homes are always charted separately, so a year's new-construction figure can come from just one or two sales.

Annual figures
Median size (sq ft), by closing year
YearLake Forest existing homesLake Forest new constructionLeon County existing homesLeon County new constructionLake Forest sales (existing / new)
20262,0471,5661,8731 / 0
20252,0461,5441,7471 / 0
20241,5221,7860 / 0
20231,9681,4881,7911 / 0
20221,8151,4761,9352 / 0
20211,5021,8070 / 0
20201,6481,5811,7572 / 0
20191,7781,5691,6701 / 0
20181,5841,5501,7910 / 1
20171,5941,7441 / 0
20162,0461,6261,8031 / 0
20151,6821,7640 / 0
20141,3721,6961,8761 / 0
20131,7002,0100 / 0
20121,9871,7291,9871 / 0
20112,3701,7031,7831 / 0
20102,1791,6441,5732 / 0
20091,4141,5371,4872 / 0
20082,1081,5041,5702 / 0
20071,4651,5350 / 0
20061,4691,4700 / 0
20050 / 0
20041 / 0
20034 / 0
20021 / 0
20010 / 0
20003 / 0
19992 / 0
19982 / 0
19972 / 0
19960 / 0
19950 / 0
19941 / 0
19932 / 0
19920 / 0
19913 / 0
19900 / 0
19891 / 0
19880 / 0
19872 / 0
19862 / 0
19850 / 0
19840 / 0
19830 / 0
19821 / 0
19813 / 0
19805 / 0
19792 / 0
19783 / 0
19772 / 0
19761 / 0
19750 / 0
19741 / 0
19730 / 0
19722 / 0

Lake Forest Recent Sales

Recent Lake Forest home sales
AddressPricePrice / sq ftClosing dateYear builtSq ftSale type
$352,000$1722026-02-2620072,047Existing
$309,000$1512025-02-2119692,046Existing
$309,000$1572023-05-0819681,968Existing
$255,000$1252022-12-1519692,046Existing
$315,000$1992022-03-3120181,584Existing
$260,000$1642020-10-0920181,584Existing
$185,000$1082020-03-2719721,712Existing
$157,700$892019-12-2719691,778Existing
$235,000$1482018-08-1620181,584New
$150,0002017-01-061998Existing
$177,900$872016-07-1319692,046Existing
$135,000$982014-10-1719641,372Existing
$158,500$802012-08-0119681,987Existing
$170,000$722011-10-1919772,370Existing
$181,000$912010-06-0719681,987Existing
$200,000$842010-03-1519772,370Existing
$149,000$1112009-12-0119971,348Existing
$175,000$1182009-06-1519801,479Existing
$245,000$1202008-10-2420072,047Existing
$185,000$852008-07-0119682,168Existing
$190,0002004-06-291968Existing
$140,0002003-11-211968Existing
$150,0002003-08-261972Existing
$135,0002003-08-141968Existing
$122,0002003-06-271999Existing
Showing 25 of 66 sales

Sources: the Leon County Property Appraiser and the MLS.

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Schools

Schools Serving Lake Forest

2026–27 attendance zones

Assigned Public Schools

All homes in Lake Forest are zoned for Canopy Oaks Elementary School, Raa Middle School, and Leon High School.

Canopy Oaks Elementary School is 1.5 miles from Lake Forest and has a Florida DOE school grade of C (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-3301.

Raa Middle School is 6.0 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of B (2026). Its phone number is (850) 488-6287.

Leon High School is 7.8 miles away and has a Florida DOE school grade of B (2026). Its phone number is (850) 617-5700.

Canopy Oaks Elementary SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: C (2026)All 27 homes in Lake Forest
Raa Middle SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: B (2026)All 27 homes in Lake Forest
Leon High SchoolFlorida DOE school grade: B (2026)All 27 homes in Lake Forest

School zones can change from time to time, so check the current assignment for the exact address before you buy.

The Leon County Schools zone lookup shows the assigned schools for any address.

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Charter Schools

These are tuition-free public schools open to students from any Leon County address.

Buying in Lake Forest

Buying a Home in Lake Forest

Fewer than one home a year comes up for sale in Lake Forest, and only 10 have sold in the past ten years, so a buyer who wants to live here has to be ready when one does. Ready means you choose your agent first, build the plan together, and then find the house. Our plan is to negotiate from what the home is worth, not from an inflated asking price. Ask us for the plan before you start looking.

Plan Your Lake Forest Search

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Selling in Lake Forest

Selling a Home in Lake Forest

Most sellers negotiate with one buyer at a time. Our selling plan is built to bring several buyers together so they compete for your home. Ask us how that plan would work when you sell in Lake Forest.

If you own a home here and plan to sell, the Tallahassee home selling guide covers what to decide before the home goes on the market.

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Lake Forest questions

Lake Forest Frequently Asked Questions

Are new homes still being built in Lake Forest?

Not right now. The newest home in Lake Forest was built in 2018, and one lot is still vacant, so new homes could still go up.

What homes have recently sold in Lake Forest?

The most recent sale in Lake Forest was 1928 Harriet Dr, which sold for $352,000 on February 26, 2026. Before that, 1945 Harriet Dr sold for $309,000 on February 21, 2025, and 1953 Harriet Dr sold for $309,000 on May 8, 2023. See all 66 recent sales in the table above.

What types of homes are in Lake Forest?

All 27 homes in Lake Forest are single-family homes. The median home size is 1,700 square feet of heated and cooled space, and the most common layout is three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

What are the HOA dues in Lake Forest?

Lake Forest has no homeowners association, and there are no association dues.

Which public schools serve the Lake Forest neighborhood?

Canopy Oaks Elementary School, Raa Middle School, and Leon High School. School zones can change from time to time, so confirm the current assignment for the home you choose with your Joe Manausa Team member.

Are homes in Lake Forest in a flood zone?

Yes, some are. In Lake Forest, 3 of the 27 lots, about one in nine, are in a FEMA 1%-chance flood zone, where a home with a mortgage must carry flood insurance because a standard homeowners policy does not cover rising water. In the property explorer above, check the FEMA flood zones box under Map Layers to turn on the floodplain map and see exactly which lots are affected.

How old are the homes in Lake Forest?

Homes in Lake Forest were built from 1950 through 2018. The median year built is 1971, so half the homes are older than 55 years and half are newer.

How should a home in Lake Forest be valued?

A home in Lake Forest is best valued against recent sales of similar homes here, adjusted for differences in size, condition, updates and lot. Online estimates can't see inside a home, so for a figure on one home, request a home evaluation from a Joe Manausa Team member.

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