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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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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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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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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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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.
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Crime and Safety
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Forest Heights
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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4
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Forest Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Heights, Athens sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Heights, Athens over the last 12 months is $369,900, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome home to this beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom retreat! Set on a peaceful .46-acre lot, this inviting property features a charming rocking chair front porch perfect for slow mornings and evening conversations. Inside, you’ll find fresh interior paint and a spacious layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The main-level primary suite offers a relaxing escape with a soaking tub and
This beautifully one owner refreshed 4-sided brick home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 full baths. This home is located in one of Athens' most desirable neighborhoods. It's truly move-in ready, making it a perfect fit for both homebuyers and investors. The home features 2,412 square feet of finished living space, highlighted by hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. The granite kitchen is outfitted with
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Jennifer WestmorelandColdwell Banker Upchurch Realty
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