Sherwood Forest is a residential suburb along the Trout River on Jacksonville's northside. The area has been slowly changing, with updated homes and longtime streets getting fresh attention. Midcentury homes and new houses sell below the city's median sale price. The community has multiple parks and is lined with busy commercial roads.
There are 20th-century ranch-style and split-level houses made of brick and concrete. These homes usually have driveways and carports. Trout River Boulevard has some of the oldest properties, and some have backyard docks for boating and fishing. Sherwood Forest includes several fixer-uppers purchased by investors or first-time homebuyers. Some older subdivisions, like Osceola Forest, contain recent houses and new construction built on vacant lots or torn-down homes. The Timber Oak subdivision includes early-2000s New Traditional houses. Trout River development has new townhouse villas by D.R. Horton.
The neighborhood's median sale price is in the upper $100,000s, less than Jacksonville's overall median. Homes sell from below $100,000 up to the low $300,000s. "Sherwood Forest is completely residential, and it's seen major changes. The neighborhood had a housing crisis many years ago. You could buy a home for $30,000 or $50,000, but now, the same home can sell for $150,000 or $175,000," says James Daniels, a Jacksonville resident as well as the owner and broker of James Daniels Realty Inc.
This neighborhood is within the KingSoutel Crossing Community Redevelopment Area. "[The city] started to work on the streets and sidewalks in the area. Investors have also come in and redone some of the houses. They've done a great job building up the community," Daniels says. Ongoing projects include improving New Kings Road and adding new crosswalks.
Beverly Hills Park and Yancey Park are in the neighborhood; both have playgrounds, athletic courts and baseball fields. Locals visit Charles "Boobie" Clark Park for the seasonal pool. The Lonnie C. Miller Regional Park is a popular spot for youth sporting leagues, walking trails and an indoor gym at the onsite Legends Center. Sherwood Forest sits between the Trout River and the Ribault River. Locals can boat or fish on the water from:
Harveys Supermarket and Dollar General stand on Soutel Drive. More stores are about 10 minutes away, such as Walmart Supercenter on Lem Turner Road, or the Rowes IGA off Dunn Avenue. Restaurants bordering the community include:
Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, inside the neighborhood, has a new $43 million building that opened in 2023; the school offers a STEAM magnet program. A few children are zoned for Samuel A. Hull Elementary School, on the southwestern corner. Most older students attend Jean Ribault Middle School and Jean Ribault High School. The high school stands in a building that opened in 2025. Duval County Public Schools offers many school choice options for families.
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority operates public buses on major roads, but residents typically drive. Locals usually commute along Lem Turner Road and Soutel Drive. Drivers hop on Interstate 295 from New Kings Road. Trips to downtown or Jacksonville International Airport can take 15 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Omar Rivera Torres
UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY
(904) 204-9111
5 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$210,000 Price
Casey Clearman
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
(904) 664-4098
139 Total Sales
2 in Sherwood Forest
$173K - $217K Price Range
GINA LOPICCOLO
FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
(904) 664-2005
27 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$145,000 Price
Sam Webber
FARRELL INTERNATIONAL REALTY LLC
(904) 831-9906
27 Total Sales
2 in Sherwood Forest
$145K - $189K Price Range
William E Ramos
INTEGRITY KEY REALTY LLC
(904) 574-5634
188 Total Sales
7 in Sherwood Forest
$111K - $277K Price Range
Rachelle Miller
HASHTAG REALTY GROUP LLC
(904) 479-1457
50 Total Sales
1 in Sherwood Forest
$170,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sherwood Forest | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Sherwood Forest, Jacksonville sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Sherwood Forest, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $211,450, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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A Northside Jacksonville suburb filled with local tradition and history
Modest midcentury homes within walking distance of waterfront parks
A variety of homes, food trucks and access to the Trout River
A suburb on the water with convenient access to the I-95
Large lots for a low cost in this northwest Jacksonville neighborhood
A small, recreational waterfront community outside downtown Jacksonville
