Forest Hills
Homes for Sale in Deland, FL
All 47 homes for sale in Deland, FL · median $332,999 · 15 homes for sale in 32720 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $159,900, $139 per square foot, a median 8 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (+80% versus the prior year). At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,660 ($1,990 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and square footage, not location gloss. With a median around $92,250 and a median living area near 1,107 square feet, this is a compact, older housing stock - the median home dates to 1982, though the range runs from 1960 to 2024. At roughly $97 per square foot, what you pay tracks closely to how much work a given home needs. Expect a wide spread around that median depending on updates.
The market posture is measured, not frantic. A market heat score of 46 and a median of about 36 days on market - just over a month - points to a balanced pace where well-prepared listings move and overpriced ones sit. Year-over-year values are up 3.9%, modest and steady. Note there are currently no active listings in the snapshot, so buyers should be ready to act when inventory appears rather than waiting for a large selection.
Forest Hills right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($160K) is up 80.2% from the prior 12 months ($89K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (3 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside frst hills right now. These are the 3 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Forest Hills market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $160K ($139 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 8 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 80% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32720 (Deland), 273 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $434K ($217/sq ft), up 3.4% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 325 active and 137 pending listings put supply at about 6.6 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32720 housing market and the Lake County market.
County records show 11 qualified sales in forest hills across 2024 - 2025 (8 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $95,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Forest Hills is a community of 238 homes in Deland, Lake County, built between 1960 and 2024 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 1,107 square feet. 45% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Frst Hills is a small, established pocket of Deland in Lake County - 238 homes of mostly modest size, with prices that hinge more on renovation status than on square footage alone.
Who Forest Hills is best for.
Best for
- Budget-conscious buyers targeting a purchase near the low-$90s who want a smaller, manageable home
- Investors or renovators comfortable pricing a project by condition and per-square-foot value
- Owner-occupants seeking a low-turnover, established pocket and willing to wait for the right listing
Probably not for
- Buyers needing substantial square footage or newer construction as a baseline
- Anyone who wants to compare many active listings at once, given current inventory
- Buyers unwilling to take on updates or move quickly when a home appears
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($160K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($89K) IS the +80.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 11 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Volusia County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Volusia County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 32720 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
Forest Hills Market Scorecard
Forest Hills is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in frst hills, Deland
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Forest Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Hills today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Forest Hills.
An older, compact housing stock
The defining trait here is age and scale. A median build year of 1982 and a median footprint near 1,107 square feet mean most homes are smaller, single-story-scale properties, and the 1960-to-2024 build range tells you the area has seen scattered newer construction alongside its original stock. That mix is why the per-square-foot figure matters more than the sticker: a mid-century home that has been fully updated and one that has not can carry very different values at similar sizes.
Homestead share sits at roughly 45%, meaning a meaningful portion of these homes are owner-occupied primary residences rather than rentals or second homes. Combined with the small home count and the current absence of active listings, this reads as a low-turnover area where opportunities are episodic. Sellers benefit from limited competition; buyers should line up financing early and be prepared to move on the right home quickly.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Forest Hills buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (8.2). Basis: Recent Direction +80.2% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 45% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, low-inventory pocket like this, timing and condition assessment are everything. We track listings as they surface, help you read whether a home's price reflects genuine updates or deferred work, and price sellers honestly against a market that rewards preparation and punishes overreach. With no active listings at snapshot, our value is knowing what's coming and what a fair number looks like before you commit.
Forest Hills in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 32720)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (54 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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