Forest Hills
Neighborhood in Florence, Alabama
Lauderdale County 35633
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Judy Young
Judy Young
Responds QuicklyThe Agency On Pine
(938) 222-3789
231 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$269K - $330K Price Range
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Mike Randall
Mike Randall
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Pinnacle Prop
(938) 222-9387
244 Total Sales
4 in Forest Hills
$271K - $451K Price Range
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Ed Crowell
Ed Crowell
Responds QuicklyRe/Max Tri- State
(256) 802-4519
170 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$223K - $271K Price Range
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Sherry Pruitt
Sherry Pruitt
Responds QuicklySherry Pruitt Real Estate
(205) 952-6453
168 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$197,900 Price
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JACOB HARBIN
JACOB HARBIN
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Today
(938) 222-0401
97 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$275,000 Price
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Samantha Walker
Samantha Walker
Responds QuicklyCapstone Realty LLC Huntsville
(256) 870-2550
469 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$336,000 Price
Schools
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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
Forest Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Florence sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Florence over the last 12 months is $262,950, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$294,900
Median Sale Price
$262,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$274,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$124
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
334
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
2.00
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Creekwood
An outlying suburb of North Florence on the border of Cox Creek Parkway
Underwood-Petersville
Enjoy "a quieter, simplier way of life" just 5 miles north of Downtown Florence
Edgemont
A tight-knit, HOA-free community in the northeast part of Florence
Hickory Hills
Quiet residential community with longtime residents and easy access to Highway 72
North Florence
A large suburb with a central commercial district and parks, close to UNA's campus
Downtown Florence
A historic downtown distirct and the social hub of the Shoals region
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