$373,336Average Value$205Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
A quiet suburb in West Athens where people put roots
Forest Heights serves as a reminder that Athens is more than just a college town. The city's acclaimed music scene, developing arts community and trendy restaurants help draw people in – and its outlying suburban pockets like Forest Heights offer a place to plant roots. "A lot of people come here and fall in love with the city," says Dr. Celine H. Evans, UGA '08, UGA DVM '12 and an associate broker with Sellect Realty. She attended school and lived in Athens for eight years. "It's the areas like Forest Heights that they move to. This neighborhood is a safe haven for people who don't want to be near the partying or tailgating." Forest Heights is close to downtown Athens but far enough to remain pretty quiet. Plus, its residents love that they're close to shopping. "They get that distance from the University of Georgia but are still close to major stores," Dr. Evans says.
Take your kids to the playground at Bishop Park found near Forest Heights.
Well established neighborhoods surrounded by mature trees compose a majority of Forest Heights.
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Established ranch-style and split-level homes
Forest Heights mainly features split-level and ranch-style homes from the 1950s and '60s. They typically have brick facades, small front porches and attached carports with room for two cars. Most homes measure between 1,100 and 2,500 square feet, and values range from $200,000 to $430,000. Homes that measure over 2,000 square feet usually sell over $350,000. Contemporary colonial and new traditional homes along Hampton Park Drive sell between $400,000 and $550,000. A few cottages on New Hope Drive sell between $220,000 and $240,000 and measure about 1,000 square feet. Most homes sit on lots from a quarter to a half-acre, full of towering pines and oaks. During the fall, fallen leaves fill most yards.
Traditional ranches on well-maintained lots are popular in Forest Heights.
New traditional homes are tucked away in the subdivisions of Forest Heights.
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Sports at Bishop Park and the YMCA
Bishop Park is 2 miles outside Forest Heights and is a hub of community recreation. It has basketball courts, softball fields, tennis courts and a swimming pool that's busy throughout the summer. It's also a center for community gymnastics. The park's gymnastic facility was originally a multipurpose recreation facility until it was dedicated entirely to gymnastics in 2000. It's now home to the Athens Clarke Gymnastics Academy and has a vaulting table, balance beams and a 30-foot tumble track. The Athens YMCA is across the street from Bishop Park and has been a part of the community since the 19th century. It hosts local youth programs in dance, choir, football and more. A few houses of worship sit along Oglethorpe Avenue, including Athens Christian Church and Forest Heights Baptist Church. Athens Christian Church hosts community events like family fun nights, where local families enjoy bingo, talent shows or Family Feud.
The Athens gymnastics Center is found in Bishop Park near Forest Heights.
The local YMCA can be found just outside of Forest Heights.
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Athens Academy is rated A-plus by Niche
The Clarke County School District serves nearly 12,500 students and earns a B on Niche. Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is within 1.5 miles of most homes in Forest Heights and scores an overall C-plus on Niche. Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School has an overall B-minus on Niche, and Clarke Central High School has an A-minus. The high school has a robust fine arts department, offering courses like sculpture and ceramics and theatre arts. Athens Academy is a private kindergarten through 12th-grade school about 8 miles away. It's ranked among Niche's top 10 private schools in Georgia and earns an overall A-plus.
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School of the newest school buildings in the area.
Clarke Central High still stands in its original school building.
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School is a rich and diverse place for students to learn.
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Taking The Loop
Forest Heights borders the Inner Loop 10, which wraps the entire city of Athens. Downtown Athens and the University of Georgia are about 4 miles away. ACC Transit serves Oglethorpe Avenue, and bus stops line the road. Atlanta is about 70 miles southwest of the neighborhood, and the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is about 71 miles away. Forest Heights is across the street from Resource Medical, home to a mix of physicians and specialists. Piedmont Athens Regional is about 2 miles away, and St. Mary's Hospital is 3 miles away.
Forest Heights sits between two of the popular shopping areas of Athens.
Forest Heights sits just west of downtown Athens.
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Brazilian meats and shopping along the Atlanta Highway
Flama Brazilian Steakhouse, located on Oglethorpe Avenue, features traditional Rodizio. The all-you-can-eat meat selection ranges from garlic beef and filet mignon to lamb and chicken wings. There are also empanadas, yuca and refried beans. Oglethorpe Garage, next door to the steakhouse, is a local spot for a nightcap. The pub features craft cocktails, draft beer and patio seating. Local musicians occasionally perform, and there's usually a food truck outside. Several shopping centers and independent big-box stores line the Atlanta Highway, about 4 miles away. Athens Promenade features Barnes and Noble and Bargain Hunt, and Athens Pointe Shopping Center has a Publix. Walmart Neighborhood Market and Target are nearby big-box shopping options.
Flama Brazilian Steakhouse is one of the newest restaurants in the Forest Heights area.
Browse the thousands of titles available at the local bookstore near Forest Heights.
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Parks in this Area
Ben Burton Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Heights
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Heights, Athens sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Heights, Athens over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 351 Hampton Park Drive an elegant and spacious retreat in one of Athens' most desirable saltwater pool neighborhoods! This beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom 4-sided brick home combines classic charm with modern updates, offering a move-in-ready experience. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan, where gleaming hardwood floors, soaring vaulted ceilings, and a cozy gas
Renovated 4BR/3BA Home in Forest Heights Minutes to Normaltown & UGA! Welcome to 225 Sherwood Drive, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home nestled in the desirable Forest Heights neighborhood. Renovated in 2023, this charming residence features all-new windows for enhanced natural light and energy efficiency, along with blown insulation in the attic for year-round comfort! The
Jennifer WestmorelandColdwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Welcome to 119 East Surry Court! This 4 Bedroom 2.5 bathroom home is located in a cul-de-sac in the desirable Hampton Park neighborhood. It has a rocking chair front porch, private wooded backyard, and a large deck for you to enjoy cooking out or watching the deer that roam the woods. If you have a dog there is a fenced in area off of the deck for them to spend some time outside. This home
This lovely brick ranch is situated on just over half an acre, corner lot in the highly desirable Forest Heights neighborhood. The main level features a spacious living room to the left of entry. The gourmet kitchen boasts new white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast counter. The dining area has drop-in lighting and access through sliding glass doors to the
Move in ready and waiting for you! Fresh interior paint, new LVT flooring on the main , & new carpet throughout the upstairs bedrooms. Formal living and dining rooms, renovated powder room on main with new black tiled wall for guests. Kitchen with brand new cabinets, countertops, and stainless appliances. The breakfast bar opens to breakfast room and great room. Laundry room between kitchen and 2
Incredible in-town location inside the Athens Perimeter on over an acre close to Normaltown. This 1980's ranch floor plan has good sized rooms, closets, and storage. The main level common areas include a large eat-in kitchen full of cabinetry with breakfast nook, formal dining room, parlor or office, living room with fireplace, two pantry closets, and a laundry room. Two bedrooms are on the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,138
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,684
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.5%
Advanced Degrees
20.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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