Is a car needed in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say car is needed

Is Monterey, Jacksonville, FL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say parking is easy

Are the streets well-lit in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Monterey, Jacksonville, FL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Monterey, Jacksonville, FL quiet?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's quiet

Does Monterey, Jacksonville, FL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Monterey, Jacksonville, FL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are yards well-kept in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Monterey, Jacksonville, FL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do residents of Monterey, Jacksonville, FL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is there wildlife in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are there community events in Monterey, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 12% of users say there are community events

What is 5256 River Forest Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5256 River Forest Dr in Jacksonville, FL is $161,400 .

What is the price history for 5256 River Forest Dr?

5256 River Forest Dr in Jacksonville, FL last sold for $48,500 in February 1996.

Is Jacksonville a buyer's or seller's market?

Jacksonville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Jacksonville?

The median sale price in Jacksonville is $283K. That is up $5.18K from the prior month.

Does 5256 River Forest Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 5256 River Forest Dr in Jacksonville, FL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 5256 River Forest Dr?

The lot at 5256 River Forest Dr in Jacksonville, FL is about 0.17 acres (7,248 sq ft).

5256 River Forest Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211

OFF MARKET

$161,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,095 sqft

5256 River Forest Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Monterey

Est. Refi. Payment $1,156/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 23, 1996 for $48,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$161K

Since last month

$4K (-2.6%)

Since last year

$13K (+9%)

Since last sale

$114K (+234%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +114% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$162K
August 2026	$161K
July 2026	$166K
June 2026	$163K
May 2026	$158K
April 2026	$156K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$154K
January 2026	$149K
2025
December 2025	$153K
November 2025	$141K
October 2025	$147K
September 2025	$152K
August 2025	$149K
July 2025	$152K
June 2025	$148K
May 2025	$150K
April 2025	$145K
March 2025	$147K
February 2025	$145K
January 2025	$142K
2024
December 2024	$148K
November 2024	$153K
October 2024	$151K
September 2024	$148K
August 2024	$156K
July 2024	$161K
June 2024	$168K
May 2024	$168K
April 2024	$166K
March 2024	$159K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$146K
2023
December 2023	$143K
November 2023	$142K
October 2023	$145K
September 2023	$146K
August 2023	$148K
July 2023	$154K
June 2023	$154K
May 2023	$157K
April 2023	$153K
March 2023	$154K
February 2023	$150K
January 2023	$151K
2022
December 2022	$152K
November 2022	$156K
October 2022	$162K
September 2022	$161K
August 2022	$166K
July 2022	$168K
June 2022	$167K
May 2022	$166K
April 2022	$160K
March 2022	$142K
February 2022	$117K
January 2022	$121K
2021
December 2021	$121K
November 2021	$124K
October 2021	$120K
September 2021	$123K
August 2021	$124K
July 2021	$126K
June 2021	$145K
May 2021	$180K
April 2021	$169K
March 2021	$136K
February 2021	$136K
January 2021	$133K
2020
December 2020	$129K
November 2020	$123K
October 2020	$114K
September 2020	$107K
August 2020	$114K
July 2020	$113K
June 2020	$100K
May 2020	$100K
April 2020	$104K
March 2020	$108K
February 2020	$107K
January 2020	$113K
2019
December 2019	$110K
November 2019	$117K
October 2019	$118K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$124K
July 2019	$121K
June 2019	$121K
May 2019	$118K
April 2019	$117K
March 2019	$117K
February 2019	$116K
January 2019	$113K
2018
December 2018	$110K
November 2018	$110K
October 2018	$113K
September 2018	$106K
August 2018	$101K
July 2018	$100K
June 2018	$92K
May 2018	$89K
April 2018	$86K
March 2018	$85K
February 2018	$86K
January 2018	$90K
2017
December 2017	$103K
November 2017	$100K
October 2017	$100K
September 2017	$99K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$92K
June 2017	$91K
May 2017	$88K
April 2017	$85K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$63K
January 2017	$68K
2016
December 2016	$82K
November 2016	$80K
October 2016	$76K
September 2016	$76K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1421 Bretta St, Jacksonville, FL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/15/25	3	1	1,056
5364 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$195,000	09/15/25	2	1	866
5377 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$226,500	07/17/26	2	1	1,204
1511 RIVER BLUFF Road N, Jacksonville, FL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/05/25	2	1	1,259
5317 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL	0.04	Single-Family Home	$199,000	10/30/25	3	1	1,006
1407 MAGNOLIA Circle E, Jacksonville, FL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$225,000	03/09/26	2	1	1,060
5250 ARLINGTON Road, Jacksonville, FL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$174,900	10/17/25	2	2	1,032
1607 RIVER BLUFF Road N, Jacksonville, FL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$260,000	06/18/26	3	1	1,210
5419 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$159,000	05/14/26	3	2	1,470
5328 ARLINGTON Road, Jacksonville, FL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$169,900	02/06/26	2	2	992

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
5257 MAGNOLIA Circle N, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.04	$315,900	3	2	1,344	Off Market
5317 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.04	$200,800	3	1	1,006	Off Market
5281 MAGNOLIA Circle N, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.08	$199,000	2	1	1,039	Off Market
5243 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.03	$290,000	4	2	1,443	Recently Sold
5354 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.08	$198,400	2	1	828	Off Market
5226 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.04	$251,900	3	2	1,217	Off Market
5317 OAK FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.05	$307,000	3	2	1,696	Off Market
5289 MAGNOLIA Circle N, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.10	$240,000	3	1.5	1,478	Recently Sold
5364 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.10	$196,700	2	1	866	Off Market
1400 MAGNOLIA Circle E, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.12	$195,400	2	1	1,330	Off Market
1607 RIVER BLUFF Road N, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.06	$260,000	3	1	1,210	Recently Sold
1407 MAGNOLIA Circle E, Jacksonville, FL 32211	0.13	$225,000	2	1	1,060	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1950

1,095 sqft

$147/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 5256 River Forest Dr, Jacksonville, FL. 5256 River Forest Dr is in the Monterey neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL and in ZIP code 32211. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,095 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7248 sqft and was built in 1950.

5256 River Forest Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,095 sqft single-family home in Monterey, built in 1950. It last sold for $48,500 on Feb 23, 1996. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $161,400, with a rent estimate of $1,576/month.

Home Details for 5256 River Forest Dr

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Cement Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950Year Updated: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7248 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 23, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$718	$132,785

Additional Cost

Market trends in Jacksonville

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$283K

$5.18KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$179

$2MoM

Available listings

5016

106MoM

Around this home

Arlington Elementary School
PK-5
Public
178 Students
Duval County Public Schools
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Always nice and helpful when asked questions.
Parent Review
9y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Monterey

At least 12 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say car is needed
92 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say parking is easy
64 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say there are sidewalks
56 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
47 % Say kids play outside
39 % Say neighbors are friendly
29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
27 % Say yards are well-kept
27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
21 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
17 % Say there's wildlife
15 % Say people would walk alone at night
12 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 5256 River Forest Dr

What is 5256 River Forest Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5256 River Forest Dr in Jacksonville, FL is $161,400.
What is the price history for 5256 River Forest Dr?
5256 River Forest Dr in Jacksonville, FL last sold for $48,500 in February 1996.
Is Jacksonville a buyer's or seller's market?
Jacksonville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Jacksonville?
The median sale price in Jacksonville is $283K. That is up $5.18K from the prior month.
Does 5256 River Forest Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 5256 River Forest Dr in Jacksonville, FL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 5256 River Forest Dr?
The lot at 5256 River Forest Dr in Jacksonville, FL is about 0.17 acres (7,248 sq ft).