5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE, HOLIDAY, FL, 34690
Active0 days on marketListed Sep 21, 2026MLS #W7889664
About this home
5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE
Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1-car garage home situated on a spacious corner lot with sidewalks and NO HOA fees! The front of the home welcomes you with a nice covered front porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the Florida weather. Step inside to a bright and inviting living room featuring newer wood-look vinyl flooring that continues throughout much of the home. The kitchen offers a cozy dining area, while the Florida room provides additional flexible space that can be enjoyed as a family room, sitting area, home office, or hobby space. The home features two generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, two updated bathrooms, including one with a walk-in shower, built-in hallway storage, and a dedicated indoor laundry room. Outside, you’ll find a large backyard enclosed with vinyl fencing, offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, pets, gardening, or even a future pool. Additional features include a 2021 roof, 2020 water heater, newer windows, gutters and downspouts. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, schools, boating, fishing, airports, attractions, and Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, with easy access to Tampa and Orlando. Make this your home today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,036
Sqft
0.16 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1965
Year built
One
Levels
$220
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,657 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,657/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+17.8%
$/sqft vs FOREST HILLS
$220 vs $216
Days on market
0 vs 45 typical
Where $220/sqft sits among the 17 homes for sale in FOREST HILLS
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Holiday
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Holiday. See the full Holiday guide →
The numbers that matter
The Holiday market
$233K → $232K
Holiday median sold, yr/yr
96.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
9 of 17
FOREST HILLS have cut their price
Median sold price, Holiday, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 5% below the Holiday median. See the full Holiday market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$225,000
5412 GOLDEN NUGGET DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,108 sqft · $203/sqft · 81 DOM
Sold · May ’26$200,000
1131 ROYALWOOD DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,113 sqft · $180/sqft · 24 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$180,000
1313 CHANCELLOR DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 953 sqft · $189/sqft · 189 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Colleen Brown
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,657/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $679. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 5253 FOREST HILLS DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Holiday?+
At $227,518, this home is listed about 5% below the Holiday median of $239,950. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX SUNSET REALTY · Cookie Miller, PA. MLS #W7889664.
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