Forest Hill
Homes for Sale in Deland, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Forest Hill in Deland, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Forest Hill in Deland, FL since 2006, the most recent in December 2025. Across Deland as a whole, 18 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325,000, 49 median days on market, with 8 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,410 ($4,740 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a small community — 22 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32720, 234 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a steady corner of Deland.
Across Lake County, 3,224 homes are active and 1,105 pending (26% under contract).
The housing mix here is 96% single family residence, 4% manufactured home - post 1977.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forest Hill specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Forest Hill buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forest Hill 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 Hill.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forest Hill. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Forest Hill buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Forest Hill sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Forest Hill, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (13 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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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Leon 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 · Leon 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.
Forest Hill Market Scorecard
Forest Hill is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.