$451,255Average Value$153Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Central neighborhood with older homes close to downtown
Sitting just south of Cherokee Road and Timrod Park is Forest Hills, a residential neighborhood less than 2 miles from Downtown Florence. The central location sits within a couple of miles from several outdoor recreation opportunities, the lively downtown district and the expanding commercial and industrial growth of South Florence. Houses are usually mid-century homes with a higher average value than the rest of the Florence Metro Area. "The homes are more established and older, but with lots of character," says Charisse Reichenbach, a Florence resident and business owner.
A moderately sized business area is located next to Forest Hills.
Many smaller ranch homes sit right next to major roadways.
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Ranch-styles and classic architecture on larger lots
Forest Hills homes are larger and older than those in nearby neighborhoods. Prices can range from $420,000 for a brick ranch-style home with at least three bedrooms and multiple bathrooms to around $800,000 for a house with classic architectural shapes and modern features like a detached suite. The older homes sit on organized rows with state roads weaving through the area. The state roads go in one direction while a grass median with trees splits them. Street parking is limited; however, most homes include driveways or garages. Oak trees taller than the homes fill the neighborhood streets, with some clusters providing a canopy over homes and roadways.
Unique classical homes can be found sitting on small plots of land in Forest Hills.
Brick ranch homes are very common in Forest Hills.
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Kayaking a historic water trail at Lynches River County Park
Lucas Park is the only park in the neighborhood boundaries. Trees of various sizes fill the 12-acre park alongside natural trails and gardens. A modest playground sits beneath a row of trees with picnic tables and a tennis court nearby. South of Forest Hills is Jeffries Creek Park, featuring 55 acres of wooded wetlands with trails, picnic tables and a playground along Jeffries Creek. The neighborhood is about 14 miles north of Lynches River County Park, one of the entry points for the Revolutionary Rivers, a water trail spanning over 60 miles. Paddlers and kayakers follow the trail, highlighting swampland that Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion used as a hideout while fighting the British. "I love the outdoor stuff like the kayaking and paddling," says Heather Keffer, the Marketing and Communications Manager with Visit Florence. "I can go by myself, I can take the family, or I can go with a group of 30 and do it."
There are also a few greenspaces around the Forest Hills neighborhood.
Jeffries Creek Park has over 55-acres of wooded wetlands near Forest Hills.
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High marks for South Florence schools
Briggs Elementary School is along the neighborhood's southern edge and earns a B-plus from Niche. Briggs is also ranked the third-best public elementary school in the county by Niche. Sneed Middle School gets a B-minus and offers various STEM courses for students. South Florence High School earns a B-plus and is ranked the second-best high school in the county by Niche. Jack J. Hanna Junior Academy is a private school option for Pre-K through eighth-grade students, about 3 miles away. The school does not receive a grade from Niche but has a 16-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Close to downtown and McLeod Medical Center
Forest Hills is within walking distance of downtown Florence, roughly one-and-a-half miles away. Highway 52 is a short distance outside the neighborhood and offers a primary roadway into downtown or out of town for those going on a road trip. Air travelers are 4 miles from the Florence Regional Airport, a couple of miles outside downtown Florence. McLeod Regional Medical Center is in the same area, about one-and-a-half miles away, for those seeking medical attention.
South Irby Street has many shops and restaurants near Forest Hills.
The Luther F Carter Center is a premier educational center near Forest Hills.
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Chicken wings and fried rice at Btj’s Wings
About a mile east of Forest Hills is Irby Street, a commercial roadway with several restaurants and shops that leads north into downtown and south into South Florence. Btj's Wings serves chicken wings, Philly cheesesteaks and other sides like fries and rice. "The wings and fried rice combo is my favorite," Keffer says. "I can make three meals out of it for like 14 dollars." Jumping J's offers American comfort food, like burgers and sandwiches. Patrons give high marks for the shrimp, praising the seasonings and serving sizes. Cleo Restaurant Bar & Grill is a favorite for Mexican fare and happy hours. Visitors appreciate the family-owned cantina's prices and atmosphere. Piggly Wiggly has groceries nearby. Big-name retailers, like Walmart, and other shopping options like the South Park Shopping Center are a few miles south on Irby Street.
Forest Hills residents can head to Piggly Wiggly to pick up some household items.
Jumping J's is a popular dining spot around lunchtime in Forest Hills.
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Parks in this Area
Jeffries Creek Park
Lucas Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Hills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Florence sell after 84 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 $490,000, down 15% 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
380
Median Age
44
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,749
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,554
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
55.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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