Forest Highland
Suburban Neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile County 36618
Large lots with ranch-style homes in Forest Highland
Most of the homes in Forest Highland are three-bedroom ranch-style houses built between the 1950s and 1980s. Prices typically range between $145,000 and $215,000. "There is great value here from a price point perspective," Coleman says. "The utilities are also on the city side, and that leads to a lower cost of living." The houses sit back from the main roads and have long driveways providing private parking. Homes feature large yards, and tall trees give a sense of privacy. Sidewalks line the neighborhood's roads, so residents can easily go on morning runs or walk their pets. Forest Highland has a CAP Index Score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national score of 4.
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Access to Spring Hill Lake and South Alabama Jaguars football
Municipal Park is a short drive from Forest Highland and offers many recreational opportunities, including a walking loop, an 18-hole disc golf course and a playground and visitors can also launch a kayak or fish on Spring Hill Lake. The park shares space with the public Azalea City Golf Course, Mobile Botanical Gardens and Mobile Tennis Center. A wooden walking bridge that crosses Spring Hill Lake and leads to the Mobile Museum of Art. In addition to galleries showcasing local and national artists, the museum also has art classes for youth and adults, family art nights and community art socials.One of the community's biggest draws is its proximity to the University of South Alabama. Realtor Jennifer Ballard with Bellator Real Estate, who has sold homes for nearly 10 years, notes the popularity of watching the Jaguars play at Hancock Whitney Stadium each autumn. "We recently built a new football stadium, which we're all excited about--game day is a big deal here," Ballard says. This state-of-the-art facility has over 95 concession stands and seats 25,450 spectators.
Mobile County Public Schools including Orchard Elementary
Forest Highland children may attend Mobile County Public Schools, beginning at Orchard Elementary, which earns a C-plus rating on Niche. Students may then move on to Semmes Middle School, which has a C rating. Blount High gets a C-minus but Niche rates Blount as being in the top 10 percent of all high schools for athletics, and it has garnered five football state championships. The school also has career-focused academies for students who want to have a career in construction, allied health or business management.
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Interstate 65 is nearby
Moffett Road borders the neighborhood and offers easy access to Interstate 65. There is limited public transportation, so residents will need a car. Downtown Mobile and major employers at the waterside, like APM Terminals, are 12 miles from the community. USA Health Providence Hospital is 5 miles away, Mobile Regional Airport is 7 miles and Mobile International Airport is 13 miles away.Soul food at Taste of Heaven Cafe
Small businesses, chain restaurants and grocery stores line Moffett Road, a major thoroughfare adjacent to the neighborhood, including Piggly Wiggly and Taste of Heaven Cafe, a soul food spot offering dishes like fried fish and mac and cheese. On nearby North University Boulevard, the Walmart has an attached pharmacy for convenience. About 5 miles from Forest Highland, the Shops at Schillinger is a shopping center with big-box stores like Target and Lowe's, and for entertainment, an AMC Cinema and Bowlero bowling alley. Nearby, Wintzell's Oyster House offers everything from salmon to steaks and promotes Mobile pride by hanging the University of South Alabama banners on the walls.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kiel Rubio
Kiel Rubio
Wise Living Real Estate, LLC
(251) 850-8051
135 Total Sales
2 in Forest Highland
$220,000 Price Range
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Gary Gaines
Gary Gaines
eXp Realty, LLC Central
(256) 371-5323
97 Total Sales
1 in Forest Highland
$155,000 Price
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Kristian Calvert
Kristian Calvert
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Smith Homes
(251) 283-5227
77 Total Sales
1 in Forest Highland
$110,000 Price
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Tara Gaines
Tara Gaines
eXp Realty Southern Branch
(770) 999-0987
209 Total Sales
1 in Forest Highland
$155,000 Price
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Rachel Nufrio
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Rachel Nufrio
Responds QuicklyEXIT Allstar Gulf Coast Realty
(251) 607-2932
84 Total Sales
2 in Forest Highland
$62K - $220K Price Range
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Michael Mergell
Michael Mergell
Responds QuicklyLPT Realty LLC
(463) 223-9159
108 Total Sales
1 in Forest Highland
$100,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mitternight Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
Municipal (Langan) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Football
Charles Wood Japanese Garden
- Trails
High Pointe Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Highland | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Highland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Highland, Mobile sell after 117 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Highland, Mobile over the last 12 months is $153,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$172,000
Median Sale Price
$153,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$165,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$106
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
421
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
7.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,718
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859
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
1,054
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,911
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,612
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
45.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
% Population in Labor Force
58%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 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.
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