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Forest Hills Homes for Sale in Coral Springs, FL

One of the best values for single family homes in Coral Springs, with a great location.

A Couple of Things to Check Before You Buy

From our experience buying and selling homes throughout Forest Hills, there are two original-construction items worth verifying during your inspection. First, the plumbing: some homes from this era were built with cast iron subterranean (under-slab) drain lines, which can corrode and need replacement over time. Second, the wiring: a portion of homes from this period used aluminum branch wiring rather than copper, which insurers and inspectors flag and which may require corrective connectors or remediation. Neither is a dealbreaker, and plenty of homes here have already been updated, but you'll want to confirm what you're buying. We know exactly what to look for and which inspectors to bring.

Beth & Griff, from the homes we've bought and sold in Forest Hills

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Beth and Griff know every cul-de-sac and oak-lined street in here. Drop a note — they'll show you around.

Median Price

$610,000

Homes

440

Est.

1990

County

Broward

Latest Homes for Sale in Forest Hills

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2660 NW 83rd Terrace, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Residential

$690,000

4 bd2 ba1,865 sqft

2660 NW 83rd Terrace, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Coral Springs, FL, 33065

Listing provided by LoKation

8548 NW 24th Court, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Residential

$664,500

4 bd2 ba2,034 sqft

8548 NW 24th Court, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Coral Springs, FL, 33065

Listing provided by Ironshore Real Estate, Inc.

8535 NW 25th Place, Coral Springs, FL 33065
ResidentialUnder Contract

$649,999

4 bd2 ba1,841 sqft

8535 NW 25th Place, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Coral Springs, FL, 33065

Listing provided by Nexus Realty Florida

2755 NW 84th Avenue, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Residential

$610,000

4 bd2 ba2,088 sqft

2755 NW 84th Avenue, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Coral Springs, FL, 33065

Listing provided by Tropical Realty Advisors

8619 NW 26th Court, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Residential

$679,000

4 bd2 ba2,108 sqft

8619 NW 26th Court, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Coral Springs, FL, 33065

Listing provided by Re/Max 1st Choice

30xx Forest Hills Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Land & Docks

$900,000

0 ba

30xx Forest Hills Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Coral Springs, FL, 33065

Listing provided by Florida Homes Realty & Mortgag

The Neighborhood: Old-School Charm, New-School Convenience

Forest Hills is one of those Coral Springs neighborhoods that doesn't need a flashy entrance monument or a guard gate to make an impression. The impression comes from the canopy of mature oaks arching over the streets, the well-kept front yards, and the fact that kids still ride bikes around here like it's 1995 — in the best possible way. The community was developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which means the lots are bigger than what you'll find in newer builds, the landscaping has had decades to fill in, and the homes have that solid, lived-in quality that cookie-cutter new construction just can't replicate.

The social hub here is the city's Forest Hills Park, right inside the neighborhood. It has a large open field with room to run, basketball courts, a baseball field, and a playground for the kids, plus shaded green space for weekend gatherings. It's the kind of place where you head over for a “quick” game of catch and end up chatting with three neighbors for an hour.

And here's what makes Forest Hills sneaky-great: it's centrally located in Coral Springs with easy access to University Drive, Sample Road, and the Sawgrass Expressway, so you're never more than a few minutes from shopping, dining, or your commute. All the suburban peace, none of the suburban isolation.

The Homes: Built to Last, Priced to Make You Smile

Homes in Forest Hills are predominantly single-family residences ranging from around 1,400 to 2,800 square feet, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2-car garages. Most sit on spacious lots — we're talking actual backyards where you can throw a football without hitting the fence. The architectural style is classic South Florida: barrel-tile roofs, stucco exteriors, screened-in patios and pools, and that open floor plan flow that makes every Saturday feel like you're hosting a party even when it's just you and the dog.

Many homes have been updated over the years with modern kitchens, impact windows, new roofs, and renovated bathrooms. The ones that haven't? Those are your equity-play opportunities — buy at the lower end, put in the upgrades, and suddenly you're sitting on a gem in an established Coral Springs pocket.

Prices? Single-family homes in Forest Hills generally run from the high $400s for places that need updating up to around $700K for fully renovated pool homes, with the median landing in the low $600s. The nearby Forest Hills condo and townhome communities trade well below that, often in the $200s to low $300s, for buyers who want the location with a smaller footprint. For Coral Springs single-family living with these lot sizes? That's still a relative value by South Florida standards.

Forest Hills Market Report: Last 6 Months

Forest Hills is humming along like a well-tuned neighborhood should — steady demand, approachable prices, and homes that move at a comfortable pace (~93 days average). The mature tree canopy and lot sizes seal the deal. It's not a bidding frenzy, but it's definitely not a sleeper market either.

Tax Break Paradise: How Much You Keep Moving Here

Florida's “no state income tax” is real, and Broward County property taxes are dramatically friendlier than what you're used to up north. The math works out fast — especially when you're buying at Forest Hills prices.

Property Tax on the Same ~$610K Home

New Jersey

~$13,420/yr

2.2% effective rate

New York

~$9,150/yr

1.5% effective rate

Florida (Broward)

~$5,980/yr

~0.98% + homestead

State Income Tax Savings

NY State Tax

Up to 10.9%

NJ State Tax

Up to 10.75%

Florida Tax

0%

Real Math for a Typical Forest Hills Buyer:

  • Property tax savings: $3,200–$7,400/year
  • Income tax relief ($100K+ household): $5K–$12K/year
  • Total annual “welcome to Florida” bonus: $8K–$19K
  • Over 5 years? That's $40K–$95K you keep instead of handing to the taxman.

That's enough to renovate the kitchen, upgrade the bathrooms, and still have cash left over. Your old state can keep its snow plows and income tax brackets — you've got oak trees and sunshine now.

Community Life: Neighborhood, Not Just a Subdivision

Forest Hills gets the community thing right without trying too hard. Forest Hills Park is the social anchor, the streets are walkable, and people actually use their front porches here. It's the kind of place where you borrow a cup of sugar and return it with cookies.

Entry sign at Forest Hills Park in Coral Springs, FL: green oval neighborhood-park sign framed by palm trees and landscaped beds
Forest Hills Park, the green heart of the neighborhood in Coral Springs.

Large Open Field & Green Space

Forest Hills Park's wide open field gives the kids and the dog room to run, with shaded green space for weekend gatherings.

Basketball Courts

Hard courts at the park for pickup games and after-school hoops, just a walk from most homes.

Baseball Field

A ballfield right in the neighborhood for practice, games of catch, and weekend little-league energy.

Playground & Walkable Streets

Play equipment for the kids, plus tree-canopy streets that are genuinely pleasant to walk and bike.

No resort-level clubhouse, no pretension: just a well-kept neighborhood with a city park people actually use and streets where neighbors know each other by name.

Schools

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a high-performing, “A-rated” district, with over half of its schools achieving an “A” grade for the 2024–2025 school year (Source: Browardschools.com). There are also many charter and private schools across Broward.

Nearby public schools

  • Forest Hills Elementary
  • Coral Springs Middle School
  • Coral Springs High School

Verify current school assignments with Broward County Public Schools before writing an offer — boundaries can shift.

Location: Central Coral Springs, Easy Access Everywhere

Forest Hills sits in a sweet spot — central enough to reach everything in Coral Springs within minutes, but residential enough that you forget you're close to anything. University Drive and Sample Road are right there for shopping and dining, and the Sawgrass Expressway gets you to Fort Lauderdale without the surface-street crawl.

  • Fort Lauderdale beaches: ~25 minutes east via Sawgrass
  • Boca Raton / Town Center Mall: ~20 minutes north
  • Miami: ~40 minutes south via Turnpike
  • Sawgrass Expressway: Minutes away — your commute lifeline
  • Coral Square Mall & dining: Less than 10 minutes — everyday errands are easy
  • Parkland: Right next door — quick access to Heron Bay, Eagle Trace, and more
Street map of Forest Hills in Coral Springs, FL bounded by Sample Road, University Drive, Riverside Drive, and Royal Palm Boulevard
Forest Hills sits off University Drive between Sample Road and Royal Palm Boulevard.
Regional map placing Forest Hills, Coral Springs near the Sawgrass Expressway and Florida Turnpike with easy reach to the South Florida coast
Quick access to the Sawgrass Expressway and Turnpike puts the coast and three airports within easy reach.

Why Forest Hills Feels Like Home Before You Even Unpack

Some neighborhoods sell you on amenities. Forest Hills sells you on a feeling. It's the oak canopy filtering afternoon sunlight onto your driveway, the sound of kids playing in the cul-de-sac, and the neighbor who brings over banana bread when you move in. It's not flashy — and that's exactly the point. The people who live here chose substance over spectacle, and they'll tell you it's the best real estate decision they ever made.

Why Buy in Forest Hills?

  • Established neighborhood with 440 homes, mature oak canopy, and generous lot sizes — real backyards, real trees
  • Single-family median in the low $600s: still one of the better single-family values in established Coral Springs
  • Forest Hills Park inside the neighborhood: large open field, basketball courts, baseball field, and playground
  • Central Coral Springs location with University Drive, Sample Road, and Sawgrass Expressway all minutes away
  • No state income tax saves thousands annually depending on household income
  • Property tax savings vs NY/NJ on the same value home — the math adds up fast
  • Single-family homes from the high $400s to around $700K, with condos and townhomes well below that: entry points for a range of budgets
  • The kind of neighborhood where people stay for 15+ years — that tells you everything you need to know

Bottom Line

Forest Hills is the neighborhood that doesn't need to advertise. It sells itself through word of mouth and the simple fact that people who move here don't leave. At a single-family median in the low $600s, you're getting established Coral Springs living with mature landscaping and real lot sizes, all while pocketing thousands in tax savings every year compared to up north.

Ready to plant roots under the oaks? Beth and Griff will show you around. Fair warning: bring comfortable shoes — you'll want to walk every street.

Forest Hills Neighborhood Tour: Buying or Selling in Coral Springs, FL

Forest Hills is that rare neighborhood where the trees are taller than the rooflines and the neighbors still wave from the driveway. Built in the late '80s and early '90s. Mature oak canopies and generous lot sizes make this a highly sought-after community. About 440 homes sit along winding streets and the Forest Hills Park, with its open field, ball courts, and playground.

Aerial view of Forest Hills in Coral Springs, FL: single-family rooftops, mature tree canopy, and neighborhood lakes in Broward County
Aerial over Forest Hills: low-rise single-family streets wrapped in mature oak canopy and neighborhood lakes.

Out-of-state buyers

Moving to Forest Hills from out of state

  • Established 440-home Coral Springs neighborhood with tree-lined streets and Forest Hills Park (open field, ball courts, playground)
  • Built around 1990 with strong owner-occupancy stability
  • Among the most affordable single-family entries into the BSD coverage area

Forest Hills is one of the addresses out-of-state buyers shortlist when they start mapping Coral Springs — a gated South Florida community with the kind of build quality, lot sizes, and amenity package that clears most relocator checklists in a single visit. Florida's homestead exemption applies the year after you take title and establish primary residency by January 1 — that caps annual assessed-value increases at 3% under Save Our Homes and shaves roughly $50,000 off the taxable value. If you're moving from another Florida home, your portability dollars come with you. Many of our out-of-state buyers never fly down before closing: Florida allows remote online notarization, virtual tours, and remote inspections, and Beth runs a 45–60 day playbook that gets the keys in your hand without burning a same-week flight.

Nearest airports: FLL — 30 min · PBI — 50 min · MIA — 55 min