Neighborhood · Safety Harbor, Florida
Forest Wood
A quiet Safety Harbor pocket close to everything
1
Homes for sale
$445,000
Median list price
$260
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Forest Wood sits in the northern reaches of Safety Harbor, a residential Pinellas County neighborhood where the pace stays easy and the commute stays short. Families here are zoned for McMullen-Booth Elementary School, Safety Harbor Middle School, and Countryside High School, and neighboring pockets like Bay Towne and Huntington round out the area. Tampa International Airport is about 23 minutes away and Downtown Tampa roughly 27, so you get a settled, tucked-away feel without giving up regional access.
The market here is small and moves fast. Right now there's a single active listing at $445,000 (about $260 per square foot), and the two homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $575,000 with sellers netting around 95% of asking. That combination of thin inventory and quick turnover means serious buyers should watch the live map and be ready to move when something surfaces among the broader Safety Harbor homes for sale.
Forest Wood is a community in Safety Harbor, Florida.
Quick facts
$445,000 – $445K price range
1,713 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Wood
Every active listing inside the Forest Wood boundary
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Browse Forest Wood
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Forest Wood market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$575,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Forest Wood vs Safety Harbor
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 24.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Wood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Wood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Forest Wood home
≈ $2,726/mo
$445,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
471
Median age
47
Median income
$120,038
Median home value
$347,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Wood
Beliefs
Top 1% 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.
Active
Top 4% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Top 5% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Food & Drink
Top 6% 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.
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Active
Top 9% 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.
Straight answers
Forest Wood FAQs
Is Forest Wood a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Safety Harbor with a full slate of assigned public schools — McMullen-Booth Elementary, Safety Harbor Middle, and Countryside High. The location works well if you want a settled feel while keeping Tampa International Airport (about 23 minutes) and Downtown Tampa (about 27) within easy reach.
Is Forest Wood expensive?+
It sits in a moderate range for the area, with the current active listing priced at $445,000, or about $260 per square foot. Recent sales have run higher, closing at a median of $575,000, so pricing depends heavily on the specific home and its size.
What do homes cost in Forest Wood?+
The lone active listing is $445,000 for roughly 1,713 square feet, while the two homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $575,000. You can track current pricing on the live map as inventory changes.
How is the market in Forest Wood?+
It's small and competitive — just one active listing and a median of zero days on market, meaning homes go under contract quickly. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their asking price, so buyers should come prepared to act.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property taxes in the neighborhood run about $2,052 per year, which is modest for Pinellas County. HOA data isn't currently available for Forest Wood, so confirm any dues on a specific property before you write an offer.
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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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