Why Live in Forest Highlands
Forest Highlands in Flagstaff is a gated golf community established in 1987, located 9 miles from downtown at the base of the San Francisco Peaks. The neighborhood is set within a ponderosa pine forest and features the private Forest Highlands Golf Club with two 18-hole courses, two clubhouses, and various fitness amenities. The community includes a mix of retirees and families, primarily second homeowners, and operates on a private sewer system with its own fire station. The Meadow and Canyon golf courses offer scenic views and challenging terrain, while the club also provides a 4-mile rocky path for hiking and mountain biking, pickleball courts, a fitness center, two swimming pools, and a kids’ splash pad. Each course has a clubhouse with dining options, and additional restaurants are located north of the Interstates 40 and 17 interchange. Shopping is available 7 miles north, with grocery stores like Bashas’ and Sprouts Farmers Market, and department stores at the Flagstaff Mall 13 miles northeast. Homes in Forest Highlands are custom-built traditional split-levels from the late 1980s to early 2000s, featuring earth-toned wood siding, steeply pitched roofs, and large windows. Properties range from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, typically with three bedrooms on lots up to half an acre. Residents must purchase a community membership with significant fees. Local schools include the highly rated Manuel Demiguel Elementary. The area is safer than the national average, and residents are car-dependent for travel beyond the community gates. Nearby amenities include Flagstaff Medical Center and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport within 10 miles northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Highlands a good place to live?
Forest Highlands is a good place to live. Forest Highlands is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Forest Highlands has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 38. The average household income is $111,491 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 78.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Forest Highlands are home owners, with 17.6% of residents renting and 82.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Forest Highlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Forest Highlands neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Forest Highlands?
The median home price in Forest Highlands is $2,450,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $490,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $12,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $531K a year to afford the median home price in Forest Highlands. The average household income in Forest Highlands is $111K.
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Home Trends in Forest Highlands, AZ
On average, homes in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $2,362,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,362,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$3,625,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,772
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median List Price
$2,450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%