Forest Hills is a residential pocket south of downtown Pottsville, a city in Schuylkill County rooted in coal mining. Bordering Pennsylvania Route 61 on the eastern end, Forest Hills is home to single-family residences and a playground, and is less than 2 miles away from Pottsville’s city center. The community is zoned for the Pottsville Area School District, and the city is surrounded by state, municipal and off-road parks, all within 20 to 30 miles of Pottsville. “This is a more planned and developed neighborhood,” says Jennifer Walton, who is a Schuylkill County Realtor at BHHS Homesale Schuylkill Haven with 8 years of experience. “Forest Hills is a little higher in price than the downtown area; it’s not on a busy street, so it’s quieter, and there’s more space.”
Forest Hills is home to single-family residences and is nestled in the Appalachian hills.
The Forest Hills neighborhood is compromised of about 5 blocks.
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Detached single-family homes in Forest Hills
Most properties in Forest Hills are single-family homes built between the 1960s and 1980s. Common housing styles include cottages, Colonial Revivals, traditional homes with gabled roofs and a mix of ranch styles, including raised and split-level ranches. Often listing from $200,000 to $300,000, houses in the neighborhood have well-maintained yards that are around quarter acre to half-acre in size and have private driveways and garages. Comprised of about five blocks, the streets in the neighborhood are interconnected with sidewalks and may end in cul-de-sacs.
Most properties in Forest Hills are single-family homes built between the 1960s and 1980s.
Houses in Forest Hills have well-maintained yards that are around quarter acre to half-acre.
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A playground right in the Forest Hills neighborhood
Located right in the community, Forest Hills Playground has play structures, a ball field and a basketball court. Less than 1 mile south, Fox Creek Stables offers equestrian lessons, and the Schuylkill YMCA up north has more youth programs and fitness lessons. Slightly north of the city limits, Famous Reading Outdoors has 27,000 acres of park space for off-road driving and mountain biking. Tuscarora State Park and Locust Lake State Park are both within 20 miles of the city and are popular places for hiking and fishing.
Forest Hills Playground is a popular spot in the neighborhood for little kids to play.
Forest Hills Playground has a baseball field
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Pottsville Area School District
Prospective schools include John S. Clarke Elementary Center and D.H.H. Lengel Middle School, both graded C-plus by Niche. The primary school serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade, and students have a daily news program on YouTube that is updated on weekdays. Pottsville Area High School has a B-minus score and offers astronomy courses at its newly upgraded planetarium and observatory center. Alvernia University also has a campus downtown and offers both bachelor’s and master's degree programs in education.
D.H.H. Lengel Middle School has almost 700 students in grades 5-8 and serves Forest Hills.
Pottsville Area High School was founded in 1853 and has has around 900 students.
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The Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival
Considered one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival has been a treasured tradition for over 50 years. Every year, many events, such as the Schuylkill Winterfest, take place before the annual pageant ball, in which the Queen of Snows is crowned. The Schuylkill Winterfest offers music, shopping opportunities, fun activities for children and Yeungling beer. Additional festivities throughout the year include the Yuengling Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration, a St. Patrick’s Day parade and the Veterans Ball.
Proximity of U.S. Route 209
Pottsville has several hospitals around the city, including the Schuylkill Medical Center, the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill and Geisinger St. Luke's Health Center, when opened recently in 2019. Although most people in the community drive, those who use public transit can take the STS (Schuylkill Transportation System) buses to access neighboring places within the county. The Lehigh Valley International Airport is 50 miles east of the city, and Allentown is about 47 miles east via Interstate 78. Drivers can take Interstate 476 to get to Philadelphia, which is 96 miles south.
The Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill is adjacent to the Forest Hills neighborhood.
The Schuylkill Transportation SystemForest has buses that can transport Forest Hills residents.
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Restaurants and shops in downtown Pottsville
Considered an area tradition, Pottsville Pizzeria is right by the neighborhood and serves comfort food classics such as pizza and subs. Goodfellas Café, the local dive bar, has a regular crowd for live music nights and concerts. As the city’s first independent bookstore and coffee shop, Pressed Coffee & Books has an electric roaster and sources from ethical farms. About 3 miles south, Cressona Mall has the grocery store Giant and more businesses and restaurants. For big-box and department stores such as Kohl’s and Lowe’s, the Fairlane Village Mall is about 4 miles north of the neighborhood.
Pottsville Pizzeria has been serving the Forest Hills neighborhood since 1949.
Pressed Coffee & Books has been serving coffee, tea and more near Forest Hills since 2018.
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Things to Know
Since the late 1700s, Pottsville has been an active coal mining community. Acid drainage by abandoned mines and coal mine dust have contributed to environmental risk factors such as increased air pollution and acid drainage by abandoned mines, which leads to groundwater and soil contamination. Rehabilitation programs include treating local streams and environmental reclamation projects, both of which hope to restore the local ecosystem to health.
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Parks in this Area
Forest Hills Playground
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Hills
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Pottsville sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Pottsville over the last 12 months is $252,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great spot and location in Forrest Hills to build your dream house. Close to all main routes, route 61 and Gordon nagle trail. Public water and sewer available through Pottsville water and sewer. Don't miss out on this great location!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
315
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,500
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,401
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.5%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
10/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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