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Forest Hills

Forest Hills

$298,504 Average Value
$306 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

A suburb in Coral Springs near restaurants and big-box stores

Locals dub Coral Springs as the city with “everything under the sun,” and its central suburb of Forest Hills is especially notable for putting desirable housing near city conveniences. “You could pop out of Forest Hills and be right where you need to be,” says local Realtor Beth McKeone with the Buy Sell Diva team of VantaSure Realty. She’s lived in the area for over 35 years. “You have easy access to everything. Parks and shopping are nearby, and Trader Joe’s is within walking distance.” New apartment and office buildings are popping up in surrounding areas, bringing more restaurants and stores. “There’s a lot of new construction right there, so you get a modern feel without feeling like you’re in the middle of the city,” McKeone says. The community’s established homes and central location keep locals around for generations. “The kids that grow up in the area may go off to college, but many of them come back home to raise families,” McKeone says. “And you’ll find grandparents that have raised families and retired here.”
A few Canals flow through Forest Hills bringing an abundance of beautiful wild life.
A few Canals flow through Forest Hills bringing an abundance of beautiful wild life.
The Walks in Forest Hills has been renovated to include a variety of shops and restaurants.
The Walks in Forest Hills has been renovated to include a variety of shops and restaurants.
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Mediterranean single-family homes and surrounding condos

In Forest Hills, Mediterranean homes with terra cotta roofs and stylized front arches occupy quarter-acre lots. Ranch-style homes with brick and stucco facades are mixed in. The center of the neighborhood is crisscrossed by small creeks and flood canals connected to the Stranahan River, creating plenty of backyard water vistas. Single-family homes here typically measure around 2,000 square feet, have at least three bedrooms and list between $450,000 and $800,000. Condominiums and multi-family homes are available in the neighborhood’s outer areas. These often list between $100,000 and $400,000. Mature palms and oaks decorate most yards and line nearly every street in Forest Hills. “The trees here are just so beautiful,” McKeone says. “It’s very picturesque and has a green, natural feel.”
Single-family homes in Forest Hills feature large driveways and front yards.
Single-family homes in Forest Hills feature large driveways and front yards.
Forest Hills also features a few condos to choose from.
Forest Hills also features a few condos to choose from.
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Niche ranks Coral Springs Charter School as one of the best in the Miami area

Broward County Public Schools scores an overall B-plus on Niche and offers School Choice during an open enrollment window. Forest Hills Elementary School, located in the neighborhood’s heart, receives a B on Niche. Forest Glen Middle School and Coral Springs High School receive Bs on Niche. Coral Springs High features a few mentorship programs, including Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders. This program helps develop pathways for students to graduate and stay in school through peer-to-peer and adult mentorship. The community is also home to Coral Springs Charter School, which Niche gives an A and ranks as the second-best charter school in the Miami area.
Student in Forest Hills can begin their primary education at Forest Hills Elementary.
Student in Forest Hills can begin their primary education at Forest Hills Elementary.
An alternate option for Forest Hills students is Coral Springs Charter School.
An alternate option for Forest Hills students is Coral Springs Charter School.
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Forest Hills Park is within walking distance from most homes

Forest Hills Park is the community’s hub for outdoor recreation. It sprawls across seven acres and has a large baseball field at its heart. The park also features tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts. There is also a playground for the kids and a small, shaded picnic pavilion with a grill. Forest Hills West Park is a gated pocket park with trees and plenty of open green space. It has a swing set with adjacent picnic tables and benches. Veterans Park is a narrow stretch of green space along Royal Palm Boulevard. It features a couple of tennis courts and paved walking trails.
Forest Hills' namesake park features a basketball court, tennis court and a baseball field.
Forest Hills' namesake park features a basketball court, tennis court and a baseball field.
Veterans Park in Forest Hills offers residents two tennis courts.
Veterans Park in Forest Hills offers residents two tennis courts.
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New developments along North University Drive

North University Drive, a developing commuter strip along the community’s western border, has several restaurants and stores. The Walk at University is an upscale shopping center with intricately arranged palms, trimmed shrubbery and dancing fountains at its entrance. Incontro Italian Cuisine and Steakhouse offers entrees like branzino and chicken Marsala, as well as happy hour specials throughout the week. The shopping center also features Trader Joe’s. Other nearby restaurants include 4 Rivers Smokehouse, known for its barbecue, and Tacocraft Taqueria, a chic taco spot with an extensive tequila list. Publix is available just south of Forest Hills.
there are many shops and restaurants along University Drive for Forest Hills residents.
there are many shops and restaurants along University Drive for Forest Hills residents.
Forest Hills is undergoing new development bringing a diverse future to the area.
Forest Hills is undergoing new development bringing a diverse future to the area.
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Locals have access to Broward County Transit

Broward County Transit serves Forest Hills, and buses shuttle across nearby roadways like North University Drive. Boca Raton is 15 miles away, Fort Lauderdale is 20 miles southeast and the heart of Miami is a 44-mile trip. The Sawgrass Expressway, located about 4 miles north of Forest Hills, connects with Interstate 75 about 15 miles south. Interstate 95 is located 8 miles east. Broward Health Coral Springs is a mile west of Forest Hills, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 23 miles away.
Forest Hills features a few different kinds of public transportation for its residents.
Forest Hills features a few different kinds of public transportation for its residents.
Forest Hills residents can take I-75 which runs along the Florida Everglades National Park.
Forest Hills residents can take I-75 which runs along the Florida Everglades National Park.
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Potential hurricanes coming in from the coast

Forest Hills is about 12 miles from the coast and is prone to hurricanes, tropical storms and strong winds. According to Risk Factor, Forest Hills has an extreme wind factor due to the likelihood of storm winds.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

35 min drive

Bus

Riverside D & Sample R (S)

Bus

Riverside D & #2800

Bus

Royal Palm B & Park Summit

Bus

Riverside D & Royal River

Bus

Riverside D & Villas - (Riverside)

Bus

Riverside D & Royal Palm B (N)

Bus

Sample R & NW 87 A

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Forest Hills US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Forest Hills Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$381,910
Median Sale Price
$562,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,560
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$661,325
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$379,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
248
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
70%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$306

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,055
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1982
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,928
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,521
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,003
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
645
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
468
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
10,137
Median Age
38
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$54,632
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,077

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
31.8%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

37 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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