Forest Hill
Suburban Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond City County 23225
Early Richmond homes in walking distance of Forest Hill Park
This eye-catching neighborhood primarily features established houses displaying late 19th and early 20th-century styles. Buyers will find a mix of wood-framed cottages, Craftsman bungalows, Cape Cods, storybook Tudor Revivals and stately Colonial Revivals. Most of the homes in Forest Hill feature well-manicured front yards and spacious backyards perfect for gardens, patios and fire pits. Multi-family properties and new construction have popped up over the last few decades, but the area is mainly settled with existing or historic homes. For this reason, the housing market in Forest Hill is quite competitive, and homes sell very quickly. Prices range from $400,000 for smaller cottages and bungalows and up to $750,000 for larger Colonial Revival homes.
Local restaurants and retail on Forest Hill Avenue
Forest Hill is an active, bike-friendly neighborhood with bike lanes along most of Forest Hill Avenue. "The neighborhood is pretty walkable, too," says Moore. "I'm just a 10-minute walk from a bunch of great places to eat and a short drive from the rest of the city." Homes line most of this major road, but two retail areas flank the neighborhood. At the intersection of Forest Hill Avenue and Semmes Avenue, residents can grab a coffee at Crossroads or dance the night away at Thirsty's Bar. At the intersection of Westover Hills Boulevard and Forest Hill Avenue, there's even more dining and some retail. "One of my favorites is The Veil, which also serves great tacos," says Moore. Other favorites include O'Toole's Restaurant & Pub, a city staple since 1966, and Little Nickel, a favorite neighborhood spot for cocktails and coastal cuisines. Just 4 miles west on Forest Hill Avenue, several shopping centers feature grocery stores like Walmart and big box stores like Target. Residents can also use this major road to hit shopping areas like Chesterfield Towne Center and Stony Point Fashion Park.
Trails, river access and local events bring the community together
Forest Hill is best known for its namesake green space, Forest Hill Park. This community hallmark features a lake, tennis courts, picnic areas, a children's playground, more walking trails and the historic Stone House. Residents can easily hike down to the scenic James River and to Belle Isle. The park is also home to the popular South of the James Farmers Market on Sunday mornings. "There's always live music during the markets," Moore says. "If you're close enough, you can open your window and listen all morning."
Getting around Forest Hill and beyond
Surrounded by nature, it can be easy to forget how close the community is to downtown Richmond. "You're close to several different bridges, so you can get to almost any point in the city in about 25 minutes," says Moore. The community is less than 5 miles from the downtown business district and close to the Powhite Parkway, Interstate 95 and the Downtown Expressway. The Richmond International Airport is only about 20 miles away. The nearest hospital, Chippenham, is less than 5 miles away. Residents seeking public transportation will find bus routes serviced by the Greater Richmond Transit Company. With Forest Hill's easy access to the surrounding area and abundant nature, the community offers both suburban respite and urban convenience.
Students attend Richmond Public Schools
Families can start their students at Westover Hills Elementary School, which has an overall C-minus grade on Niche. Students then filter into Lucille M. Brown Middle School, which also has a C-minus grade and then attend Huguenot High School, which has a C grade. Students can also apply to attend Open High School, an individualized, college-preparatory program with an overall A on Niche.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Travis Kidd
TK
Travis Kidd
ERA Woody Hogg & Assoc
(804) 455-0543
63 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hill
$449,950 Price
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Rhonda Carroll
Rhonda Carroll
Samson Properties
(804) 792-3918
101 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hill
$275,000 Price
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Scott Garnett
Scott Garnett
Samson Properties
(804) 781-3698
79 Total Sales
2 in Forest Hill
$425K - $535K Price Range
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Ernie Chamberlain
Ernie Chamberlain
Responds QuicklyHometown Realty
(804) 676-6939
502 Total Sales
4 in Forest Hill
$210K - $425K Price Range
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Blake Eudailey
Blake Eudailey
Responds QuicklyBHHS PenFed Realty
(804) 509-2750
106 Total Sales
1 in Forest Hill
$329,000 Price
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Meg Traynham
Meg Traynham
Providence Hill Real Estate
(804) 409-0484
153 Total Sales
6 in Forest Hill
$380K - $610K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Reedy Creek
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Forest Hill Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Buttermilk Trail
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Crooked Branch Ravine Park
- Trails
Phideaux Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Westover Hills UMC Tot Lot
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hill, Richmond sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hill, Richmond over the last 12 months is $502,500, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$461,500
Median Sale Price
$502,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$515,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$162,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,226
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,670
Below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
766
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,782
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,022
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,926
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
58.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 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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