Forest Hills
Neighborhood in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria County 61604
Ranch-style and split-level homes pricing less than other cities
Forest Hills offers ranch-style homes and split-levels for $125,000 to $275,000 as well as condos in the Sterling Arms community typically between $25,000 and $50,000. Home prices are more expensive than in other nearby neighborhoods, like El Vista, but many people are moving to this side of Peoria from higher-priced big cities like Chicago. “It’s a good place to raise a family,” says real estate agent Dale Jorgenson, leader of the Jorgenson Group with Jim Maloof Realtor. “In recent years, it has been recognized as an affordable, high quality of living option for people.”The northern side of the neighborhood feels more private. Its curving streets lack sidewalks, so lawns run straight to the curb. Meanwhile, sidewalks line the streets in the southern half of the community, leading to several cul-de-sacs.
Forest Hills's nearby parks and green spaces
Becker Park is just down the street from Forest Hills, offering a playground, basketball courts and a skate park within walking distance of most homes. Golfers can practice their swing at the public Newman Golf Course. People stroll the walking paths at Bradley Park, which also includes a dog park, tennis courts, baseball fields and playgrounds.
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Forest Hills students attend Peoria's public schools
Forest Hills students start at Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School followed by Sterling Middle School. Both schools receive C-minus ratings from Niche. Peoria High School, rated C, was founded in 1856, making it Illinois’ oldest continually functioning high school.
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Church festivals and downtown art fairs for Forest Hills residents
The Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria is in the center of the neighborhood. In addition to the typical Sunday services and weekly social groups, the church hosts annual events like its Haunted Forest. Every September, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair showcases local artists along the Illinois River in downtown Peoria.Accessing Peoria through Sterling Avenue and I-74
The neighborhood's residential streets branch off Richwoods Boulevard, which leads to Sterling Avenue, where people can catch buses run by CityLink. While Forest Hills is on the city's western edge, it’s still within 5 miles of downtown. “There’s no gridlock in Peoria,” Jorgenson says. “You can get anywhere in the area in about 15 minutes.” OSF Forest Park and the city’s other medical centers are on the way downtown, about 4 miles away, and General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is about 8 miles away.Sterling Bazaar's local restaurants and grocery store
Sterling Bazaar sits on the eastern side of Forest Hills, offering a Kroger and a small collection of local restaurants within walking distance of homes. Louie Legends specializes in wings and fast food but has unique menu items like the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and gizzards. Golden Kitchen Restaurant, also in the shopping center, serves Asian fare. When locals want to go a bit farther from home for a night out, more restaurants are on the eastern side of I-74. A Walmart and Aldi are just under 2 miles from Forest Hills.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amanda Allsup
Amanda Allsup
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Traders Unlimited
(309) 857-7665
41 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$162,000 Price
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Shannan Werckle
Shannan Werckle
eXp Realty
(309) 316-7382
59 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$108,000 Price
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Lisa Crocker
Lisa Crocker
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premier Realty
(309) 328-3124
309 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$325,000 Price
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Mark Ferrill
Mark Ferrill
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Traders Unlimited
(309) 886-6519
137 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$650,000 Price
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Jessica Ball
Jessica Ball
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Traders Unlimited
(309) 650-8076
448 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hills
$88K - $110K Price Range
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Bernadette O Brien
Bernadette O Brien
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premier Realty
(309) 271-6926
26 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hills
$225,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 1st to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Laura Bradley Park
Becker Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 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, Peoria sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Peoria over the last 12 months is $165,500, up 69% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$159,950
Median Sale Price
$165,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$216,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
69%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$76
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
181
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
906
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
828
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$59,900
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 780 Sq Ft
- 3623 N Sterling Ave
- Unit b-17
Investment opportunity you do not want to miss. Well maintained 2 bd 1 bath condo. Great central location to Interstate 74, shopping and more. This condo comes with a current tenant/lease in place, collecting $900/mo. in rent. Assoc fee covers water, sewer, pool maintenance and more. Comes with carport. Laundry on site in building. Secure building with locked entry. Water heater replaced in 2019.
Trish England Professional Leasing Services
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,275
Median Age
48
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,869
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,891
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
32.9%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
48.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 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
El Vista
Enjoying the view of western Peoria parks and restaurants
Hamilton Park
Situated between parks and the interstate for an accessible suburb
Lexington Hills
Suburban living along the interstate in western Peoria
Wardcliffe
A western subdivision offering plenty of amenities nearby
Sterling Oaks
A collection of subdivisions with their own unique flares
West Peoria
A small-town community with outdoor recreation and annual events
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