$288,362Average Value$131Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A North Florence suburb with nearby parks and top-rated schools
With tree-canopied yards and top-rated schools, Forest Hills is “one of the most popular neighborhoods in the whole City of Florence,” Samantha Lamb says. A University of North Alabama alum and local Realtor with South Main Realty, Lamb has sold homes in Forest Hills and the surrounding metro area. “I see a lot of families with young kids move into that neighborhood.” Corner playlots are tucked along street corners, and the local elementary school sits on the community’s east side. With nearby highways, Forest Hills residents can easily visit Deibert Park or get to the local grocery store without straying too far from home.
Tree-canopied split-level and ranch-style homes
Tall oaks and maple trees form a dense wall around Forest Hills, giving the community a more secluded feel. Along its winding streets, split-level and ranch-style homes sit on sloped lots canopied by overhanging trees. Inside, most houses have traditional floor plans with closed-off kitchens and cozy living spaces. Some are completely renovated with new wood flooring and stainless-steel appliances, while others have meticulously maintained interiors from their original construction in the 1960s and 70s. Yards here typically range from a third to a half acre, leaving plenty of room for folks to add a backyard pool, playset or patio. Home prices in Forest Hills are 15% higher than most neighborhoods in Florence. As of 2024, most listings range from about $200,000 to $450,000.
Split-level homes are the second most popular style of home in Forest Hills.
Some homes in Forest Hills are Mid-century post and beam style homes.
1/2
Forest Hills Elementary earns an A on Niche
Forest Hills Elementary is a part of the top-rated Florence City School District. As of September 2024, the school follows a kindergarten through sixth-grade model and earns an A on Niche. Florence Middle scores an A-minus, while Florence High and its Freshman Center get a B-plus. Beginning in 10th grade, students can enroll in one of 13 career programs or attend dual enrollment classes at the nearby University of North Alabama.
Forest Hills Elementary School enrolls over 800 students every year in Florence.
Florence Middle School enrolls over 600 students every year in Florence.
1/2
State Routes 157 and 17 border both sides of Forest Hills
Forest Hills is tucked along the rural north edge of Florence, between State Routes 157 and 17. Both highways quickly link to the Downtown district, where folks can find all kinds of local shops and restaurants. The North Alabama Medical Center is about 5 miles down SR 157. From here, it’s just another 5 miles to the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, which offers daily flights to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Cox Creek Parkway is another major route just south of Forest Hills. It loops around the city and connects to U.S. Highway 72, about 4 miles east. From here, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and other major Huntsville employers are fewer than 75 miles away.
Cox Creek Park hosts a seasonal farmer's market
Forest Hills is situated about a mile north of Cox Creek Park. The Florence-Lauderdale Farmer’s Market occurs here every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in the summer. The University of North Alabama’s beach volleyball courts and softball complex host games throughout the fall and spring. The playground, skatepark and twelve tennis courts are open to the public year-round. Paved trails wind across 70 acres of rolling hills at Deibert Park. Located fewer than 3 miles west, it also features several small fishing ponds and the Children’s Museum of the Shoals.
The North Alabama softball team practices at Cox Creek Park.
Cox Creek Park hosts a farmers market during seasonal hours near Edgemont.
1/2
Retailers, restaurants and more along Cloverdale Road
Local restaurants, national retailers and other convenient businesses sit immediately west of Forest Hills, along Cloverdale Road. Cypress Square is a commercial corridor with a Dollar General, Dollar Tree and an Advance Auto Parts store. It also has an older strip mall with a couple of local hot spots. Lil Capone’s Bar and Grill serves authentic Italian dishes in a cozy one-room dining area. Walmart Supercenter and a few regional fast-food chains are a bit further down the road. Food Outlet, the local grocery store, sits right across Cox Creek Parkway. It’s only 4 miles from here to the city’s main commercial corridor, where folks can find more national retailers, restaurant chains and the Florence Mall.
Lil Capone's Bar & Grill serves delicious pizza and cocktails in Florence.
Walmart is one of the major retailers residents can run errands and shop at in Florence.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this neighborhood?
Reach out to
Justin Roberson,
an experienced agent in this area.
Parks in this Area
McFarland Park
Cox Creek Park
Deibert Park
Colbert County Park
Bankhead National Forest
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Hills
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Florence sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Florence over the last 12 months is $281,052, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME! COMPLETELY UPDATED. NEW FLOORING AND PAINT. LOTS OF STORAGE SPACE AND PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A GROWING FAMILY. NEW ROOF. HVAC IS 8-10 YEARS OLD. REALTOR OWNED. SQUARE FOOTAGE IS ESTIMATED. BUYER TO CONFIRM SQUARE FOOTAGE.
This well-maintained home has received numerous updates over the past two years, both inside and out. Interior improvements include all-new carpet upstairs with new subfloors and carpet warranty padding, beautiful custom-built oak stairs, fresh interior paint, a remodeled main bathroom by ReBath, and new under-the-stairs storage. Exterior updates feature freshly painted front door, shutters, and
STUNNING describes the curb appeal of this lovely home! Traditional 2 Story, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths featuring Large Foyer, French Doors to Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Lovely Large Den, Fabulous Kitchen! Den offers lovely Builit-ins, Nice Brick Fireplace- Gas Logs, and plenty of room for game table area. The Open Kitchen boast lovely Cabinetry with special features (pull out drawers,
Interested in learning more about homes in this neighborhood?
Reach out to
Justin Roberson,
an experienced agent in this area.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
731
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,463
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,389
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
53.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
