Forest Ridge Davie FL Homes for Sale: 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Forest Ridge Davie FL Homes for Sale: 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Forest Ridge sits in the 33328 zip code on the west side of Davie, backed up against Pine Island Ridge Natural Area. It is one of the oldest planned communities in the city. Most of the homes were built between 1989 and 1998 in a Mediterranean style with barrel tile roofs, stucco, and mature tree canopy. The community is not guard gated, but the single entry off Nob Hill Road and the perimeter wall give it a quiet, private feel.
This guide is written for buyers who are actually shopping Forest Ridge in 2026. No fluff. No validation. Just the numbers, the sub areas, the schools, and the money math.
The Price Question Has Five Different Answers
Every public real estate source reports a different median for Forest Ridge. That is not because the sources are wrong. It is because they measure different things across different time windows. Here is what the data actually shows as of early 2026.
- Redfin, trailing 12 months through February 2026: median sale price around $685,000, up 17.1 percent year over year.
- Redfin, most recent month: median around $725,000, with a short term year over year softening of roughly 3.3 percent.
- Redfin, December 2025 snapshot: median sale price around $733,000, with the last listed median closer to $724,000.
- Homes.com, trailing 12 months: median sale price around $737,500, down roughly 8 percent from the prior 12 months.
- Neighborhoods.com: median sale price near $506,000 against a prior period median of $690,000, with current listings weighted around $600,000.
- Realtor.com, Cluster Homes sub area: recent activity in the $594,450 to $609,000 range.
- Homes.com current listings: asking prices spread from $609,000 to $775,000.
So which number is correct? All of them, for the window they measure.
If you are trying to understand Forest Ridge as a single number, use this range for 2026 planning: single family sales cluster between $650,000 and $780,000, while cluster homes and attached product clear closer to $500,000 to $625,000. The spread is real because Forest Ridge is not one product. It is three.
Why the Medians Disagree
- Time window. A 12 month rolling median smooths out fast moves. A single month snapshot amplifies them. When a pricey estate home closes in January, the one month number jumps. The trailing year barely moves.
- Sub area weighting. If a source pulls more cluster home sales into its median, the number drops. If it pulls more single family estate sales, the number rises.
- Sale price vs list price. Neighborhoods.com leans on listing data. Redfin and Homes.com lean on closed sales. These move together over time but rarely match in any given month.
- Definitional drift. Some sources include the Oak Grove Forest Ridge section. Others do not. Some include the townhomes along the perimeter. Others exclude them. This changes the pool.
Any buyer who ignores the reconciliation and quotes one number out of context will misprice their offer by 10 to 20 percent. That is real money on a Davie closing.
The Three Product Types Inside Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge is commonly treated as one neighborhood. It is more accurate to think of it as three overlapping sub communities.
1. Single Family Estates
These are the larger lots along the interior loops with private pools, circular drives, and 2,800 to 4,200 square feet of living area. Four and five bedroom floor plans dominate. This is where the $700,000 to $780,000 comps live. A fully updated pool home with impact windows and an open kitchen can push above $800,000 when inventory is thin.
2. Cluster Homes
The Cluster Homes section is zero lot line style single family homes built in the same era. Typically 1,700 to 2,400 square feet, three to four bedrooms, shared side walls in some cases, and smaller private yards. Realtor.com shows recent Cluster Homes activity in the $594,450 to $609,000 band. These sell fastest in Forest Ridge because they sit in the family sweet spot for the zoned schools at a lower entry price than the estates.
3. Townhomes and Attached Product
A smaller pocket of attached townhomes sits near the community edges. These clear in the mid $500,000s to low $600,000s depending on condition. They are the lowest barrier to entry for the Forest Ridge school zoning.
If a listing shows a Forest Ridge address but a price well below $500,000, it is almost always a townhome or a cluster home that needs work. That is not a negative. It is just a different product.
Schools Zoned to Forest Ridge
School zoning is the single biggest driver of demand inside Forest Ridge. The community feeds into three schools that parents actively shop for.
Silver Ridge Elementary School (Grades PK through 5)
Located walkable to most of Forest Ridge. Part of Broward County Public Schools. Niche grade B plus. Student teacher ratio roughly 18 to 1. Enrollment around 961 students. The walkability is part of why cluster homes near the front of the community move fast.
Indian Ridge Middle School (Grades 6 through 8)
Niche grade B plus. Student teacher ratio around 22 to 1. Part of the Broward County Public Schools system. The combination of Silver Ridge and Indian Ridge is a known feeder pair for buyers relocating from out of state.
Western High School (Grades 9 through 12)
One of the larger Davie high schools at roughly 3,640 students. Niche grade A minus. Student teacher ratio around 26 to 1. Western feeds graduates into Nova Southeastern University, Broward College, and the state university system in strong numbers.
Parents should verify current boundaries directly with Broward County Public Schools before writing an offer. Boundaries can shift between the time a home is listed and the time a family enrolls.
HOA, Fees, and What They Actually Cover
Forest Ridge is managed through a master homeowners association with sub associations for some of the cluster and townhome sections. Dues are reasonable for a community of this size.
- Single family estates: monthly dues run from roughly $93 up to the low $100s depending on the exact section.
- Cluster homes and townhomes: dues run higher, into the $200 to $255 range, because the sub association covers additional exterior and shared area maintenance.
What the dues cover:
– Community entrance, perimeter landscaping, and common grounds
– Community pool and clubhouse
– Fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts
– Walking and jogging trails along the community loop
– Playground and community park
– Private road maintenance and trash service
– Community security patrol and common area lighting
Forest Ridge is not a guard gated community. Buyers coming from gated communities in Weston or Parkland should plan for that difference. The tradeoff is lower HOA dues and a more open feel.
Location, Roads, and the 595 Question
Forest Ridge sits between Nob Hill Road and Pine Island Road, south of Orange Drive. The community is roughly 15 minutes from Interstate 595, 20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, and 35 to 45 minutes from downtown Miami depending on traffic. The Florida Turnpike entrance at Griffin Road is the fastest southbound option during rush hour.
Nova Southeastern University sits just east of Forest Ridge. Broward College is a short drive north. The University Drive retail corridor, Tower Shops, and Sawgrass Mills are all inside a 15 minute window.
Pine Island Ridge Natural Area is the amenity most listings understate. It is a Broward County preserve directly adjacent to Forest Ridge, with elevation that is genuinely rare in South Florida. Westridge Park is another five minutes out. This is the kind of thing that does not show up in a price per square foot calculation but shows up every single weekend.
History and Build Quality
Forest Ridge broke ground in 1989. Most homes completed between 1990 and 1998. The builder used the Mediterranean envelope that defined upper middle Broward at that time: barrel tile roofs, stucco walls, tile floors, screened pool enclosures. Original kitchens and bathrooms from that era are still present in a meaningful share of the inventory.
This matters for buyers in two ways.
First, the homes that have been fully updated with impact windows, new roofs, and modern kitchens command a real premium over the homes that have not. Expect a spread of $100,000 to $200,000 between renovated and original inside the same floor plan. That is the single biggest variable in the Forest Ridge market in 2026.
Second, insurance carriers in Florida treat roof age and opening protection as the top two underwriting factors. A Forest Ridge home with an original 1990s roof and non impact windows will cost meaningfully more to insure than a neighbor that replaced both after Hurricane Wilma. Get a wind mitigation inspection before you write an offer. Not after.
Multi Source Price Reconciliation Table (2026)
| Source | Metric | Value | Time Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redfin | Median sale price | $685,000 | TTM through Feb 2026 |
| Redfin | Median sale price | $725,000 | Most recent month 2026 |
| Redfin | Median sale price | $733,000 | December 2025 |
| Homes.com | Median sale price | $737,500 | Trailing 12 months |
| Homes.com | Active list price | $609,000 to $775,000 | Current listings |
| Neighborhoods.com | Median sale price | $506,000 | Recent period |
| Neighborhoods.com | Prior period median | $690,000 | Prior period |
| Realtor.com (Cluster Homes) | Recent sale range | $594,450 to $609,000 | 2026 YTD |
Reconciled honest range for 2026 planning:
– Single family estates: $650,000 to $780,000
– Cluster homes: $580,000 to $630,000
– Townhomes and attached: $500,000 to $600,000
Who Forest Ridge Actually Works For
Forest Ridge is a fit for a buyer who wants real square footage, school zoning that holds up under scrutiny, and a mature canopy on a private loop inside Davie. It is not a fit for a buyer looking for new construction, a guard gate with credential access, or a zero maintenance attached product on the beach side.
The typical buyer in 2026 is a family with two incomes relocating from the northeast or from Miami Dade, looking for Silver Ridge, Indian Ridge, and Western High zoning, with a budget between $650,000 and $800,000 and a preference for doing some cosmetic work rather than paying top dollar for a finished home. That buyer will find real value in Forest Ridge this year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actual 2026 median home price in Forest Ridge Davie FL?
It depends on the product type and the source. Redfin’s trailing 12 month number through February 2026 is around $685,000. The most recent monthly figure is closer to $725,000. Homes.com lands around $737,500 over the last 12 months. For planning purposes, use $650,000 to $780,000 for single family estates and $580,000 to $630,000 for cluster homes.
Is Forest Ridge a guard gated community?
No. Forest Ridge has a single main entrance off Nob Hill Road and a perimeter wall, but there is no staffed guardhouse. Buyers coming from Weston or Parkland guard gated communities should factor that in.
What schools are zoned to Forest Ridge?
Silver Ridge Elementary, Indian Ridge Middle, and Western High. All three are part of Broward County Public Schools. Confirm the current boundary directly with the district before writing an offer.
How much are the HOA dues in Forest Ridge?
Single family sections run from roughly $93 to the low $100s per month. Cluster home and townhome sections run higher, in the $200 to $255 range, because the sub association covers more exterior maintenance.
When were most Forest Ridge homes built?
Between 1989 and 1998. The community broke ground in 1989 and most of the build out completed inside the following decade. Expect Mediterranean style architecture with barrel tile roofs and stucco walls.
Why do the median prices I see online vary so much?
Different sources measure different things across different time windows. Some weight cluster home sales more heavily. Some weight estate sales. Some use listing prices. Some use closed sales. Some include townhomes. Some exclude them. The reconciliation section above lays out the differences.
What is inside Forest Ridge besides the houses?
A community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball court, walking trails, playground, and community park. Pine Island Ridge Natural Area sits directly adjacent.
How is the commute from Forest Ridge to Miami and Fort Lauderdale?
Roughly 15 minutes to Interstate 595. About 20 minutes to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. Plan on 35 to 45 minutes to downtown Miami depending on rush hour. Florida Turnpike access at Griffin Road is the fastest southbound option.
What insurance issues should I watch for in Forest Ridge?
Roof age and opening protection are the two biggest underwriting factors for Florida insurance carriers. A Forest Ridge home with an original 1990s roof and no impact windows will cost meaningfully more to insure than a neighbor that replaced both. Always order a wind mitigation inspection before closing.
Who is the typical Forest Ridge buyer in 2026?
A two income family relocating into Davie for the school zoning, typically from the northeast or from Miami Dade, with a budget between $650,000 and $800,000 and the willingness to do cosmetic updates rather than pay top dollar for a finished home.
Ready to See What Is Actually Available
Forest Ridge inventory moves fast when the school year approaches. If you are shopping the community for 2026, start by pulling active listings directly from the Davie market feed at livingindavieflorida.com. That is the feed Anthony Spitaleri updates for the 33328 zip code. Reach out through the contact form for a same day callback with the specific sub area and price band that matches your situation.
Anthony Spitaleri is a licensed Florida real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty in Weston. He lives and works in Davie. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. All homes are offered in compliance with the Fair Housing Act.
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