A neighborhood in Delray Beach, Florida

Sherwood Forest, Delray Beach

A neighborhood of 125 single-family homes south of Atlantic Avenue between Congress Avenue and Military Trail, built from 1989 to 1994 on one recorded plat.

125Homes on the county roll
1990–1994Years most homes were built
1,650Typical living area, sq ft
HousesHome type
1Recorded plats

Homes, years and sizes: Palm Beach County property records (2025 tax roll); plats: Palm Beach County recorded plats.

Overview

About Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is a compact neighborhood of 125 houses on the south side of Atlantic Avenue, between Congress Avenue and Military Trail. It was built in a short run, from 1989 to 1994, on a single recorded plat, Sherwood Forest Plat 1.

Homes are mid-sized for Delray Beach: the typical house has about 1,650 square feet of living area, and the larger ones run past 2,340. The roll puts the median year built at 1992.

Every home is on Sherwood Forest Drive, which loops through the neighborhood from its gated entry. Listings describe a clubhouse and pool run by the association; we confirm the amenities and what the dues cover for a specific home.

It is inside the City of Delray Beach in the 33445 ZIP, beside the Sherwood Park neighborhood and the former Sherwood Park golf course, a short drive west of downtown and I-95.

At a glance

Streets
Sherwood Forest Drive
Home type
Single-family homes
Built
Mostly 1990 to 1994
Living area
About 1,480 to 2,340 sq ft
Zip code
33445
County
Palm Beach County
Recorded plat
Sherwood Forest Plat 1

On the market now

Homes for Sale in Sherwood Forest

Listings inside the boundary of Sherwood Forest, newest first, updated through the day from BeachesMLS. No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one.

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Closed sales

The Sherwood Forest Market

Closed sales inside the boundary of Sherwood Forest, every home type together. Medians and the middle range say more than any average, and in a community this size a single unusual sale can move a year.

Four closed sales in twelve months is a thin sample, so read the median as a marker, not a price for any one home. We pull every closing here for any home you are considering.

MeasureLast 12 monthsYear beforeChange
Homes sold44flat
Median sale price$790,000$600,000+32%
Median price per sq ft$458$357+28%
Active listings now0

BeachesMLS closed sales inside the boundary of Sherwood Forest, twelve months through October 2026, via IDX Broker. Active listings now is live from the MLS feed; the median asking price updates monthly. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Association and costs

The Sherwood Forest Association and What It Costs

Who runs the association, what governs it, and what current listings say the fee is.

Governed byChapter 720, Florida Statutes (homeowners’ associations)

Association Fees From Current Listings

Association fee, median$333 a month
Typical range$317 to $333 a month
Usually coversCommon Areas, Cable TV, Maintenance Grounds, Security, Pest Control, Recreation Facilities
Club membershipNot required

From 6 current and recent BeachesMLS listings in Sherwood Forest, via IDX Broker, refreshed weekly. Fees are monthly equivalents of the association fees in each listing; condo, master and sub-association fees can stack. The recorded documents, the current budget and the estoppel govern.

What Else to Check

  • Homeowners’ association We confirm any assessment and the recorded restrictions from the disclosure summary.
  • Taxes and insurance After a sale the assessed value resets the following January. Flood zone and roof age drive insurance quotes, so we check both for the address.
  • Estoppel The closing agent orders an estoppel certificate from each association, which confirms what is owed at closing.

Documents to Review Before Closing

  • Before you sign: the association disclosure summary and the parcel’s tax bill, including any non-ad valorem lines
  • Before you sign: leasing and approval rules if you may rent, and architectural rules for exterior changes
  • Before closing: estoppel certificates from every association that applies

Where it sits

Around Sherwood Forest

Places nearby.

Downtown Delray Beach (opens in a new tab)Shops, restaurants and galleries along Atlantic Avenue, from I-95 east to the beach.
Old School Square (opens in a new tab)The arts and events campus on Atlantic Avenue in the restored historic school buildings.
Delray Beach Golf Club (opens in a new tab)The city’s public golf course.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (opens in a new tab)County-run Japanese museum and gardens with walking paths around Morikami Pond, west of Jog Road.
Delray Beach Public Library (opens in a new tab)The city library, a short walk from Atlantic Avenue.

Zoned Public Schools

At the center of Sherwood Forest, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Orchard View Elementary (elementary), Carver Middle (middle) and Atlantic High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.

Elementary

  • Orchard View Elementary

Middle

  • Carver Middle

High

  • Atlantic High

Find the Zoned School for an Address

How it came to be

A Short History of Sherwood Forest

  1. 1989

    The oldest home in Sherwood Forest on the county roll was built.

  2. 1992

    The median year built.

  3. 1994

    The last homes on the county roll were completed.

Sources: Palm Beach County 2025 tax roll (Florida Department of Revenue), Palm Beach County recorded plats.

The boundary

Sherwood Forest on the Map

Questions

Questions Buyers Ask About Sherwood Forest

What do homes in Sherwood Forest cost right now?

No homes are listed for sale here right now. New listings come up through the year; ask me to watch for one. The market section above shows what homes here actually sold for over the past year.

Where is Sherwood Forest in Delray Beach?

On the south side of Atlantic Avenue between Congress Avenue and Military Trail, in the 33445 ZIP, next to Sherwood Park.

When were the homes in Sherwood Forest built?

The county roll dates the first house to 1989 and the last to 1994, with the median in 1992.

How big are the homes in Sherwood Forest?

The typical house has about 1,650 square feet of living area on the county roll; most fall between about 1,480 and 2,340.

Is Sherwood Forest the same as Sherwood Park?

No. They are neighbors. Sherwood Forest is a separate neighborhood of 125 houses on its own recorded plat.

Is Sherwood Forest gated?

Yes. Listings describe a gated entry with a call box at the gatehouse. We confirm entry details for a specific home.

How many homes are in Sherwood Forest, and when were they built?

Palm Beach County property records list 125 residential parcels in Sherwood Forest, most built 1990 to 1994, with a typical living area of about 1,650 square feet.

What are the association fees in Sherwood Forest?

The fee table on this page is drawn live from current and recent listings. The seller’s disclosure, the association disclosure summary and the estoppel certificate confirm the exact amount for a specific home.

Is Sherwood Forest gated?

Yes. Sherwood Forest has a gated entry on Sherwood Forest Drive with a call box, per listings; we confirm how entry works for a specific home.

Which public schools serve Sherwood Forest?

At the center of Sherwood Forest, the School District of Palm Beach County zones Orchard View Elementary (elementary), Carver Middle (middle) and Atlantic High (high). Boundaries are set by address and can change, so we confirm them for the home you are considering.

Sherwood Forest · Delray Beach

Let Us Take Care of the Details

Tell us the street or the home in Sherwood Forest. We come back with the listings, the association’s fees and rules, and what similar homes sold for, then arrange the visits and coordinate every step to closing day.

Monika Phillips, Sales Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

  • Association fees, rules and documents gathered for each home
  • Leasing and approval rules pulled up front
  • Tax bill and flood zone checked for the address
  • One team from the first look to closing day