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Forest Hills

Forest Hills

Suburban Neighborhood in Wichita, Kansas

Sedgwick County 67206

$353,372 Average Value
$217 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Sought after east Wichita community

With midcentury estates shaded by a dense canopy of trees, it’s no wonder Forest Hills is one of the most coveted communities in east Wichita. “The houses are amazing, and they usually come with half-acre lots or bigger. It’s a really private and quiet area,” says Heather Golden, associate broker and Realtor with J.P. Weigand & Sons with eight years of real estate experience. Though it has a secluded ambiance, the neighborhood is centrally located between North Rock Road and Webb Road, two major thoroughfares sprinkled with a plethora of commercial hot spots.

Coveted homes with large yards

Lining the winding roads of Forest Hills are sprawling ranch-style homes with low-sloping roofs and half-circle driveways. Charming Cape Cod dwellings and symmetrical Colonial Revivals are also available. No matter the style, homes here typically have four to five bedrooms and updated interiors. “The neighborhood has been desirable for decades, and everyone is committed to maintaining the houses, so a lot of them have remodeled elements,” says Golden. Homes on the market fall around $300,000 for a 1,900-square-foot three-bedroom and $729,000 for a 4,000-square-foot five-bedroom.

It is common to find homes in Forest Hills with multiple stories.
It is common to find homes in Forest Hills with multiple stories.
Homes in Forest Hills are well-spaced out.
Homes in Forest Hills are well-spaced out.
Forest Hills is a neighborhood full of unique architectural designs.
Forest Hills is a neighborhood full of unique architectural designs.
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No shortage of shopping centers

A mile west of Forest Hills on North Rock Road is an abundance of shopping and eating options. Locals pick up groceries from Dillons Marketplace and devour southern fare and barbecue classics at Crutch & Biscuit. New clothes and sports gear await at H&M and Scheels at Towne East Square Mall. There are 50 more retailers at the nearby Bradley Fair Shopping Center. Forest Hills is also just 2 miles from the commercial center on Webb Road, where locals can grab organic produce from Whole Foods or order an oak-fire grilled boneless ribeye from Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar.

Enjoy some shopping at Scheels, just around the corner from Forest Hills.
Enjoy some shopping at Scheels, just around the corner from Forest Hills.
Stop by Firebirds for wood-fired steaks in Forest Hills.
Stop by Firebirds for wood-fired steaks in Forest Hills.
Grimaldi's offers coal brick oven pizza in Forest Hills.
Grimaldi's offers coal brick oven pizza in Forest Hills.
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Variety of schools for all interests

Children in Forest Hills can attend Minneha Elementary, a nationally accredited Core Knowledge School rated C-plus by Niche. Coleman Environmental Magnet Middle School, rated C by Niche, emphasizes sustainability. The school’s garden club has its own beehive, and the honey is harvested and sold a few times a year. Wichita Southeast High School, rated C-plus by Niche, offers clubs for anime, robotics and Chinese.

After graduating Middle School, students can attend Southeast High School.
After graduating Middle School, students can attend Southeast High School.
Younger kids can attend Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School.
Younger kids can attend Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School.
After elementary, kids can attend Coleman Environmental Magnet Middle School.
After elementary, kids can attend Coleman Environmental Magnet Middle School.
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Recreation indoors and out

Residents can join the YMCA on East Douglas Avenue to make the most of the state-of-the-art fitness center, basketball court and pool featuring lap lanes and a slide. Children can learn the basics of gymnastics or master taekwondo, and adults can take cycling classes or work with a personal trainer. For outdoor workouts, locals use the 1-mile trail and fitness equipment in the 40-acre W.B. Harrison Park. This park about 3 miles from Forest Hills also functions as the home base for the Barbarians, Wichita’s male rugby club in the Mid-America D2 and D4 league. Children run around on the park’s playground and cool off on the splash pad. In addition to the rolling turf-covered terrain, anglers can cast a line into the small fishing pond and catch a channel catfish or bluegill.

Enjoy some tennis and pickle ball at the Wichita Country Club near Forest Hills.
Enjoy some tennis and pickle ball at the Wichita Country Club near Forest Hills.
Forest Hills is a neighborhood full of natural beauty.
Forest Hills is a neighborhood full of natural beauty.
Cool off during the hot summer days at the neighborhood pool near Forest Hills.
Cool off during the hot summer days at the neighborhood pool near Forest Hills.
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How to get to Downtown Wichita

Though residents typically use cars, there are four bus stops along the perimeter of the neighborhood. Downtown Wichita is a straight shot down East Douglas Avenue.

Places within 5 miles in all directions

Downtown is just 5 miles away, as is McConnell Air Force Base and Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER. Forest Hills is right next to Beech Factory Airport, a small public airport.

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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Forest Hills US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$743,600
Median Single Family Price
$525,050
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$528,050
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
161%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
157
Median Year Built
1950
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,458
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859

Open Houses

  • Sunday, May 11
    1 - 5pm

    33 N Laurel Dr, Wichita, KS 67206

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    • 5 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,314 Sq Ft
    • 33 N Laurel Dr
    • New 27 days ago

    THIS PROPERTY IS BEING OFFERED IN A MULTI-PROPERTY AUCTION VIA LIVE STREAM WITH REAL TIME BIDDING, AUCTION BEGINS AT 5:30 PM ON MAY 15th, 2025. ONLINE BIDDING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH SELLER AGENT’S WEBSITE. Property is selling with clear title at closing and no back taxes. Property previews available. Discover spacious one-level living in this well-maintained ranch home boasting five bedrooms and

    Rick Brock McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
346
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$71,249
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,550

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
68.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
20''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

21 / 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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