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.
Home Trends in Forest Highlands, AZ
On average, homes in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $368,532, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$368,532
Median Single Family Sale Price
$363,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$299,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$240,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-31%