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Gated, golfing community south of downtown Flagstaff
Established in 1987, Forest Highlands is Flagstaff's largest private and master-planned gated golf community. Set 9 miles from downtown, at the base of the San Francisco Peaks and within a massive ponderosa pine forest, Forest Highlands is home to the private Forest Highlands Golf Club, which has two 18-hole courses, two clubhouses and an array of fitness facilities. The homeowners association requires an initial membership fee of just over $100,000, in addition to monthly fees. “A mix of retirees and families with young kids live here, mostly as second homeowners,” says Cody Bauer, Realtor with the Foundation Group at Best Flagstaff Homes Realty, who lives in the area. “And the homes are a bit older, operating on their own private sewer. The neighborhood even has its own designated fire station.”
Forest Highlands is Flagstaff's largest private and master-planned gated golf community.
Experience the ghostly history of Downtown Flagstaff, led by local guides near Forest Highlands.
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Golfing, hiking and swimming
In the neighborhood’s southwestern end, the 1,100-acre Forest Highland Golf Club offers two 18-hole golf courses, named Meadow and Canyon. The Meadow course features some challenging elevation shifts and trickling streams, while the Canyon course – named for its rolling landscape – is covered with groves of pine trees; both share views of the San Francisco Peaks. The club's roughly 4-mile rocky path is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, and members can also enjoy pickleball courts, a fitness center, two swimming pools and a kids’ splash pad. Parents can also take advantage of the club’s childcare services.
Forest Highlands visitors can take a scenic gondola ride up to 11,500 feet at Arizona Snow Bowl.
Forest Highlands has two clubhouses and an array of fitness facilities.
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Golf club restaurants and grocery stores outside of the neighborhood
Each golf course has its own clubhouse, each with its own snack bar and a restaurant serving lunch and dinner; themed menus might include tacos, pasta or burgers. Other restaurants sit north of the interchange of Interstates 40 and 17, like local chain Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, a counter-serve eatery offering tortilla soup and shredded chicken tacos. The closest shopping is 7 miles north, including grocery stores like the family-owned Bashas’ and a Sprouts Farmers Market, and big-box stores like Walmart and Target. Department stores like JCPenney can be found 13 miles northeast at the Flagstaff Mall.
Forest Highlands residents can shop at family-owned stores like Sprouts Farmers Market.
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, an eatery offering shredded chicken tacos near Forest Highlands.
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Custom-built homes among the pines
Narrow cul-de-sacs are ringed by new traditional split-level homes that were custom-built between the late 1980s and early 2000s. Set amid towering pine trees, these homes tend to be 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, featuring earth-toned wood siding, steeply pitched roofs and floor-to-ceiling windows that invite nature inside; elk and deer might be spotted trotting through front and back yards. Most homes here have three bedrooms on lots of up to a half-acre, and typically range from $1.1 million to $2.5 million, though five-bedroom properties on 1-acre lots with up to 5-car garages, private spas and in-floor heating can sell for $2.7 million to $3.65 million. Buyers might also find parcels of land ranging in price from $250,000 to $1.75 million.
Forest Highlands homebuyers are required to purchase a community membership, which includes a one-time payment of just over $100,000, transfer fees of about $6,500 and monthly dues of about $1,400. Non-residents can purchase a special membership with the one-time payment and monthly fees, but no transfer fees; under this plan, though, they must purchase a home here within two years.
Elk and deer might be spotted trotting through front and backyards in Forest Highlands.
Most Forest Highlands homes have three bedrooms on lots of up to half-acre.
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Nearby interstates, golf cart friendly streets and bike paths
Interstates 40 and 17 are within 6 miles north, while Historic Route 66 is found 16 miles northeast. Highway 89A leads about 9 miles north to downtown Flagstaff, and 25 miles south to Sedona. Residents here can ride golf carts or walk along neighborhood streets, but are car-dependent when traveling beyond the gates. Unpaved bike paths weave throughout the community's western end, while residents can hike local nature trails 4 miles west to Fort Tuthill, the county fairgrounds. Flagstaff Medical Center and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport are found within 10 miles northeast.
Foreign languages at Flagstaff Unified district schools
Local kids may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Manuel Demiguel Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche, and Mount Elden Middle, which earns a B. At the B-plus-rated Flagstaff High, students can take up to three Spanish or Navajo language classes, along with an AP Spanish language and culture class, and one dedicated to Diné (what the Navajo people call themselves) history and government.
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Forest Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $2,350,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Just completed! 2026 New Construction. This luxury home is built in one of the most desirable locations in Forest Highlands, near the Canyon Clubhouse and all of the amenities. Panoramic views of the golf course out front, and also backs an open area which is quiet and peaceful to enjoy on the large patio. The floor plan is very functional for hosting family and friends with four ensuite
This mountain retreat is a modern masterpiece with the perfect blend of rough sawn barnwood exterior, natural stone, exposed timber trusses and beams, 18X18 sandlewood slate flooring and hammered steel railings and accents. The great room offers spectacular views of the 14th fairway and lake of the Meadow course and boasts a spectacular floor to ceiling stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings and
This Forest Highlands' cottage is conveniently located to the Canyon Clubhouse. Built in 1997, it is a large cottage, with inviting outdoor living space designed with composite decking and covered deck, and an excellent view down a quiet greenspace. In the home, all bedrooms are located on the second floor, well-designed for a quiet retreat after a full day of golf, swimming, pickle ball and all
Peaceful Sanctuary in Forest Highlands. Grand entrance into this turnkey, fully furnished home, featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, a massive wall of windows, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the expansive great room to a completely transformed chef's kitchen. Updated engineered wood flooring throughout, custom cabinetry, large sit up kitchen
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Situated on a large 1.23 acre lot and overlooking the 11th green of the Forest Highlands Meadows Golf Course. This rustic stone and wood home is a craftsman style masterpiece! The sprawling back patio catches the morning sun and is IN THE SHADE in the afternoon! Great home on a large and private lot in The Meadows. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! A must see!Family Relationship Disclosure: The
Escape to the pines in this inviting Forest Highlands retreat, beautifully set on nearly half an acre with distant golf course views. Offering more than 3,600 square feet, this four-bedroom, three-bath home features soaring vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, abundant natural light, and multiple living spaces designed for relaxing and entertaining. Two fireplaces, including one in the primary
Introducing an exceptional opportunity to own a brand-new luxury home in the prestigious gated Forest Highlands Golf Club, one of Northern Arizona's premier private golf communities.Ideally located across from the Canyon Clubhouse, this 4,546-square-foot mountain-modern residence offers unmatched access to world-class amenities. The home features 4 bedrooms plus an office/den. One of the
Luxuriate in Flagstaff's preeminent mountain golf community! This EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED Forest Highlands home features three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in the main house, plus an additional studio with full bath in the lower corner of the structure. High ceilings and plenty of windows bring the outside inside to the open downstairs floorplan. The massive living room opens to the renovated kitchen
Introducing an exceptional opportunity to own a brand-new luxury home in the prestigious gated Forest Highlands Golf Club, one of Northern Arizona's premier private golf communities. Ideally located across from the Canyon Clubhouse, this 4,546-square-foot mountain-modern residence offers unmatched access to world-class amenities. The home features 4 bedrooms plus an office/den. One of the guest
This is the kind of Forest Highlands home that makes escaping to the pines effortless. Set along the Canyon 12 with stunning fairway views, this 2,500-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-level home is a wonderful, easy mountain getaway with plenty of room for family and friends. The open great room and kitchen are the heart of the home, with a wall of windows framing those stunning views. The
Celebrate summer in this move-in ready home walking distance to the Canyon Clubhouse. Updated in 2025 with new air conditioning and furnaces, new interior paint throughout, and high quality carpeting in the lower level. Enjoy a houseful of family and guests with 5 bedrooms and five bathrooms. The main level features a primary suite, additional en-suite guest room, great room with floor to ceiling
New Single Level Custom-Build currently under construction in the private gated community of Forest Highlands. Additional Professional photos and marketing coming soon!
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