$277,372Average Value$152Average Price per Sq Ft60Homes For Sale
Sidewalks link Lake Forest's homes to the championship golf course and other amenities
Alabama's largest neighborhood feels cozy. A paved trail runs through the wide, grassy median on Ridgewood Drive. Paths like this link Lake Forest's meandering streets and pine-shaded cul-de-sacs to an array of amenities spread across the roughly 3,000-home subdivision. There are three community pools, a disc golf course at Daphne Central Park, even a horse farm with stables and trails. At Lake Forest Golf Club, members can train with PGA professionals on a championship-level course and then grab a bite to eat at The 19th Hole Grill. But what drew developers here in 1971 was its location. Lake Forest is on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, tucked into the corner of Interstate 10 and U.S. Route 98. I-10 brings commuters to Mobile on the other side of the bay and east to Pensacola, while 98 runs along the Eastern Shore, through Fairhope and over to Foley. When commuters come home to this corner of Daphne, they find plenty of shops and restaurants, plus picturesque sunsets over Mobile Bay.
Lake Forest Golf Club is central to the neighborhood with a clubhouse under renovation.
Daphne is a bustling area with easy access to Mobile or Pensacola via I-10.
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Lake Forest homes comes in a variety of sizes, ages and styles
Homes in Lake Forest come in various sizes, ages and styles. Ranch-style homes from the 1970s stand next to Cape Cods from the '80s and New Traditionals from the '90s. Some custom-built houses from the early 2000s are sprinkled in between. Whether old or new, homes in Lake Forest usually list from $250,000 to $400,000. A few condo and townhome communities were built around the neighborhood's northwest end in the 1980s. These listings typically range from $125,000 to $225,000.
The Lake Forest Property Owner's Association, which charges a monthly membership fee, manages most of the neighborhood. The POA's rules and regulations require residents to keep their yards well-groomed, so "you never have to worry about your neighbor cutting their grass," says Mathew Laws, the Architecture Review Chair for Lake Forest.
There are a variety of home options in Lake Forest, including townhomes and condominiums.
Ranch style homes of all ages are plentiful in Lake Forest.
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The Lake Forest Property Owner's Association maintains the community amenities
The Lake Forest Property Owner’s Association manages and maintains a variety of amenities across the community. Lake Forest Golf Club is the neighborhood’s focal point. Along with an 18-hole golf course, it has a driving range and a fully stocked golf pro shop with PGA professionals on staff. The Community Swim Team competes at the Lake Forest Swim and Racquet Club each summer. Two recreational pools are further west, along Ridgewood Drive. Renovated in 2017 and 2018, the Montclair and Ridgewood Pools have adjacent playgrounds and picnic areas. While POA members can use all these amenities without extra charge, Lake Forest Stables and Lake Forest Marina require additional membership fees. Along with private amenities, Lake Forest residents have easy access to the disc golf course at Daphne Central Park and the paths at Gator Boardwalk.
Residents of Daphne relax and enjoy a good game of golf at Lake Forest Golf Club.
Daphne's Central Park is a green space perfect for walking the dog or a game of disk golf.
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Daphne High has an International Baccalaureate program
Lake Forest students are zoned for top-rated Baldwin County Schools. Kids can start at Daphne Elementary, which scores a B-plus on Niche. Fourth through sixth graders can attend W.J. Carroll Intermediate before moving to Daphne Middle for two years. Daphne High offers an International Baccalaureate program and 11 career pathways with classes ranging from Fish and Wildlife Management to Multimedia Publication. Niche rates all three schools an A-minus.
Technology integration enriches the curriculum at Daphne High School.
Students thrive at Daphne Elementary School.
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Events funded by the Lake Forest Property Owner's Association
The Lake Forest Property Owner's Association funds all kinds of community events throughout the year. There's an Easter egg hunt in the spring, barbeque cook-offs in the summer, trunk-or-treat in the fall and the annual Breakfast with Santa in the winter. "We have the holiday lights contest each December," Laws says. "A lot of people go all out for that competition."
Lake Forest is the largest subdivision in Alabama yet it maintains a cozy feel.
Curve down a lovely street in Lake Forest and find homes of all different characters.
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Three major highways border Lake Forest
Three major highways surround Lake Forest. U.S. Highway 98 runs along the neighborhood's west end. From here, Olde Towne Daphne is just 5 miles down the road. Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 90 trim the north side of Lake Forest. Both of these routes link to Downtown Mobile in about 10 miles. Mobile's new international airport is 5 miles south of the downtown district.
Meet friends for happy hour at The Waterfront
The 19th Hole Grill is the Club's on-site restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week. The Waterfront is another POA-managed hot spot right outside the neighborhood. Its patio overlooks Mobile Bay and serves a rotating list of daily happy hour specials.
Fast food chains and locally owned restaurants line both sides of U.S. Highway 98. Casual restaurants like Bangkok Thai are tucked into small retail strips along the route. El Rancho Mexican Restaurant offers daily happy hour specials right up the street. Folk's head across the highway to Boudreaux's Cajun Grill for a more upscale dining experience. Situated on the east side of Mobile Bay, this waterfront restaurant is a popular spot to watch sunsets in the summertime. At the neighborhood's north end, national retailers and big box stores cluster around Jubilee Square. There's a Fresh Market here and a Publix right down the street.
Lake Forest residents depend on The Fresh Market for their grocery needs.
The Waterfront is a casual restaurant with a water view on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay.
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Parks in this Area
Bayfront Park
Daphne Central Park & Disk Golf
Transit
Airport
Mobile Regional
47 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake Forest
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Forest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Forest, Daphne sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Forest, Daphne over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,398
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,955
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,131
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.5%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
4/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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