Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
Forest Hills
Established Tampa living close to downtown
9
Homes for sale
$497,900
Median list price
$250
Avg price / sqft
29
Median days on market
Forest Hills sits in North Tampa with mature trees, generous lots, and the kind of quiet, settled streets you don't find in newer subdivisions. It's a short drive to the energy of nearby Old Seminole Heights and connects easily to communities like Lake Magdalene and Northdale, so you get an older-Tampa feel without being cut off from anything. Downtown Tampa is about 16 minutes out and Tampa International Airport roughly 21, which keeps commuters and travelers happy.
For buyers, this is a mid-market neighborhood with real inventory discipline: just 7 homes are active right now, with a median list price of $504,999. Sixty-one homes sold over the past year at a median of $410,000, and sellers are pulling in about 98% of asking, so well-priced homes move. Compared with the broader range of Tampa homes for sale, Forest Hills gives you established character and space at a reasonable per-foot cost.
Forest Hills is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$258,000 – $585K price range
1,917 sqft median home
$181/mo median HOA
$2,100/mo median rent
56 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Forest Hills
$475,000
10803 N OREGON CIRCLE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft
$258,000
9459 FOREST HILLS CIRCLE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,244 sqft
$500,000
10246 N VALLE DRIVE, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,932 sqft
$400,000
10806 W ELBOW DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,479 sqft
$497,900
10909 W ELBOW DRIVE, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,917 sqft
$495,000$525,000
11001 N ARMENIA AVENUE, TAMPA
6 bd · 4 ba · 2,348 sqft
$549,900
10801 N EDISON AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,275 sqft
$585,000
2102 W KYRA DRIVE, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,358 sqft
$499,999$504,999
2107 W FORE DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,669 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Forest Hills market
56
Sold, last 12 months
$410,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
27 days
Median time to sell
Forest Hills vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Forest Hills boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Forest Hills is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Forest Hills home
≈ $3,500/mo
$497,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$181/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,592
Median age
51
Median income
$82,376
Median home value
$324,906
Beyond the listings
Living in Forest Hills
Beliefs
Top 20% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Appearance oriented
Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
People who close here
Our Tampa experts
Straight answers
Forest Hills FAQs
Is Forest Hills a good place to live?+
It's an established North Tampa neighborhood with mature streets and easy access to the rest of the city, including Old Seminole Heights just to the south. Downtown Tampa is about 16 minutes away and the airport around 21, so you're central without being in the middle of the noise. Assigned schools include Lake Magdalene Elementary, Adams Middle, and Chamberlain High.
Is Forest Hills expensive?+
It's a mid-market Tampa neighborhood, with a median list price of $504,999 and active homes ranging from $365,000 to $725,000. The median sold price over the past year was $410,000, so actual closings land more affordably than list prices suggest. Compared with waterfront-heavy areas like Gandy/sun Bay South, it's an accessible entry into established Tampa living.
What do homes cost in Forest Hills?+
Expect around $263 per square foot on a typical 1,907-square-foot home. Active listings currently run from $365,000 to $725,000 with a median of $504,999, while the median sold price over the last 12 months was $410,000. Inventory is tight with just 7 homes on the market right now.
How is the Forest Hills market right now?+
It's steady and balanced. Sixty-one homes sold over the past year, homes take a median of 41 days to sell, and sellers are averaging 98% of their asking price. That tells you well-priced homes trade efficiently without runaway bidding.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs here are minimal, with a median of about $33 a month, and none of the current active listings are in gated communities. Property taxes run around $5,318 a year on a typical home. For renters weighing the area, the median rent is about $2,395 a month.
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