$179,968Average Value$111Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Urban vibes with lots of amenities
Named after the Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum, one of Milwaukee's oldest operating cemeteries, the Forest Home Hills neighborhood is a suburban community with an urban vibe. "This is a budget-friendly area that's close to Downtown Milwaukee and not far from Lake Michigan," says John Klose, Jr, broker/owner of Klose Realty, who has been listing and selling homes in the area for over 20 years.
Forest Home Hills is a great area to live if you have an active lifestyle.
Forest Home Hills residents can head to Pulaski Park to play some soccer.
1/2
Homes with a past
Forest Home Hills comprises bungalows and duplexes that were built in the early 1900s. Narrow lots, big enough to hold an outdoor seating area, place homes close together, often connected by alleyways that provide access to garages and private parking spaces. Home prices range from $127,000 to $204,000. Tree-lined streets are wide and have sidewalks.
A diverse row of homes in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood.
A beautiful row of homes in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood.
1/2
Walk to elementary school
Many students can walk or bike the .3 miles to Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, which offers programs that include bilingual education, band, fine arts and chorus and has a C-minus score from Niche. Golda Meir's grades 3–12 program provides an array of gifted and talented offerings, including an AP Diploma program, advanced placement courses, the College Board's SpringBoard curriculum, project-based learning opportunities, extended field trips and regional college tours. The school has an A-minus from Niche.
Lincoln Avenue School is a Green Ribbon school.
The entry of Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology.
Students living in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood can attend Lincoln Elementary School.
1/3
New and improved Pulaski Park
The 26-acre Pulaski Park has undergone some major renovations in recent years, and a transformed portion of the Kinnickinnic River now flows through the area. Other renovations to the park include a new basketball court, a new children's playground, a new futsal court, a new pedestrian bridge over the river, improved trails, river overlooks and a new pool patio with open views of the river. Pulaski Pool is a heated indoor pool that offers water exercises and swim lessons and is available for private rental. "Residents like the fact that Potawatomi Casino is nearby," Klose says. In addition to gambling, the casino/hotel, a 5-mile drive via back roads, has several restaurants and holds a variety of events.
Forest Home Hills residents can head to Pulaski Park and play some basketball.
Forest Home Hills residents can take a relaxing walk at Pulaski Park.
1/2
Victorian era cemetery
Modeled after the garden-style cemeteries of the Victorian era, the 200-acre Forest Home Hills Cemetery & Arboretum is filled with dramatic natural landscapes, curved roadways, colorful plantings and decorative detail. The grounds were intended as a retreat for urban and city dwellers to reconnect with the beauty and healing qualities of nature. This landmark location, which takes up much of the neighborhood, offers daily tours.
Forest Home Hills residents can schedule a tour to to visit many historic gravesites.
Forest Home Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1/2
International flavors and a little ice cream
Residents can do their grocery shopping at Lincoln supermarket, a ½-mile drive via local streets. There are several eateries within the neighborhood, like Comiendo Rico, which serves classic Puerto Rican dishes like mofongo and tostones in a setting reminiscent of the island from where their food originates. Tsunami Restaurant has a lengthy Mexican cuisine menu. Holler House, a Milwaukee staple dating back to 1908, is a tavern with the country's oldest certified bowling alley. Paleteria Yayo offers popsicles and ice cream bars in a wide range of flavors.
Forest Home Hills is a short 20 minute drive to downtown Milwaukee.
Local streets to downtown
Forest Home Hills is highly walkable and bikeable, plus there are several bus stops in the area. Downtown Milwaukee is about a 5-mile drive by either local streets or Interstate 43. General Mitchell International Airport is a 6-mile drive on local streets.
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
Are you familiar with the Forest Home Hills neighborhood?
to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Home Hills
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Home Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee over the last 12 months is $135,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fantastic Investment Opportunity - Mixed Use Property with Strong Income Potential. Located in a prime area, this versatile building features four apartments(rented MTM at below market rates) and a large main floor dance hall with stage, leased through November 2025 - lease terms must be honored. The spacious basement offers excellent potential to be developed into an additional hall or
Updated and income-producing duplex offers strong rental income with both, 2 bedroom units fully occupied. Features include a newer roof (2023), newer flooring in the lower unit, and recently updated concrete walkways. Ample off-street parking with 3 dedicated spaces. Property is being sold as is - a solid addition to any investor's portfolio! Seller is a licensed WI realtor
Opportunity knocks in the Forest Home Hills neighborhood. This single-family home is in need of significant TLC but offers strong upside for the right buyer. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a spacious living room, kitchen, and an expandable attic with great potential for added living space. A 1.5-car detached garage completes the property. Perfect for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to
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.
