Forest Hills
Homes for Sale in Ormond Beach, FL

Community in Ormond Beach · Volusia County · ZIP 32174

396 homesBuilt 1917–2022Median sale $240K

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Live Market Pulse

52/100
Market Heat

Normal for Forest Hills

2013 → 2026 · 76 at the 2022 peak

0 is Forest Hills's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 52. How it's scored

Built fromLive DBAMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Live · Forest Hills Housing Pulse DBAMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)

Price

$240K ▼

Median sold · 12 mo

down 24.9% vs the prior 12 months

-24.9% ▼

1-yr price change

n = 5 and 6 sales in the two windows

$162/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $210 in 2023

98.0%

Sale vs ask

Volusia median: 93.7%

+202%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $80K median in 2012

Tempo

4.0mo

Supply

3 to 6 months is the balanced band

57days

Median DOM · closed

33 days at the 2013 low

Under contract

Volusia: 20% (1,084 of 5,314)

2 · 0

For sale · pending

live counts, refreshed twice daily

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 8 a year

Ownership and context

65%

Owner-occupied · Forest Hills

264 of 406 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)

35%

Non-owner-occupied · Forest Hills

incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state

60%

Cash buyers · Forest Hills

3 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026

396

Homes in the community

plus 10 vacant residential lots · 406 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)

Track record · 25 years of records

Est. 1917

Community established

homes built 1917-2022, median 1960 (FL DOR 2025)

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 46 in 2008

1,482sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

1.3%/yr

Turnover rate

about 5 of 396 homes trade a year

Jon's Current Read

Forest Hills prices off an unusually wide age spread: homes built as early as 1917 and as recently as 2022, with a median year built of 1960. That spread is the real driver of value here more than location or amenities — with median living space of 1,265.5 square feet and a median price of $240,000 ($161.94 per square foot), condition and the era of a given home move the needle more than anything else.

The current market posture is thin. Only 2 active listings and 5 closings in the recent window mean this is a small sample to read, so any single sale can swing the numbers. Prices are down 24.9% year over year, though the community is still up 202% since 2012. At 4.0 months of supply this sits in balanced territory — not aggressively competitive, but not soft enough to expect steep concessions either. A median 57 days on market backs that up: this isn't a neighborhood where offers get bid up in days.

Forest Hills Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Forest Hills right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of DBAMLS records, as of July 14, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($240K) is down 24.9% from the prior 12 months ($320K) and up 202% since 2012. With about 8 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 DBAMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14. Confidence: Low (5 and 6 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: DBAMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Forest Hills market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $240K ($162 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 57 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 25% from the prior 12 months and up 202% since 2012, computed from record-level DBAMLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

Forest Hills is a community of 396 homes in Ormond Beach, Volusia County, built between 1917 and 2022 (median 1960.0), with a median living area of about 1,266 square feet. 65% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Forest Hills is an established Ormond Beach community of 396 homes spanning building years from 1917 to 2022, with no organized community amenities identified in current MLS listings — value here comes down to the individual home and lot rather than a shared amenity package.

A Look Inside Forest Hills

The setting & the homes.

Aerial and on-site photos of Forest Hills. Swipe to explore the community.

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Forest Hills

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Quick Match

Who Forest Hills is best for.

Best for

Buyers comfortable evaluating a home's condition and age individually rather than relying on a single uniform build era.
Buyers targeting a purchase near the $240,000 median who don't need community amenities as part of the deal.
Owner-occupant buyers, given that 65% of homes here carry a homestead exemption.

Probably not for

Buyers who need a wide pool of active listings to compare before making an offer, given only 2 are currently active.
Buyers seeking a newer-construction home exclusively, since the build range runs back to 1917.
Buyers who want an HOA-run amenity package, since current MLS data shows none identified.

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Market Pulse

How Forest Hills is performing right now

61/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

2.4Months of supplytight

52Median days on marketdays

1 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+276%Median price since 2012appreciation

+46%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from DBAAR, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Forest Hills listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$314K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare New Britain or Ormond Beach. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$1902026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 1active : pending

For sale1

Pending1

Sold 12mo5

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Forest Hills buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Hills

Live MLS inventory for Forest Hills. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

353 Chardon Road home for sale in Forest Hills

Active · 52 daysTop listing

$225,000

2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1960

353 Chardon Road, Ormond Beach, 32174

RenovatedBest value

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Florida Partners

284 Military Boulevard home for sale in Forest Hills

Pending · 876 days

$390,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,631 sqft · built 1961

284 Military Boulevard, Ormond Beach, 32174

RenovatedPool

Listed by Daytona Realty Inc.

Interactive Map

Forest Hills on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from DBAAR; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Forest Hills. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Granada Boulevard (SR-40)~5 to 10 min · main Ormond Beach corridor and shopping

Interstate 95~5 to 10 min · via Granada Blvd

Ormond Beach (the beach)~15 to 20 min · east over the Granada bridge

Daytona Beach~15 to 20 min · south via US-1 or Nova Rd

Daytona International Airport~15 to 20 min · regional air service

Tomoka State Park~10 to 15 min · river and nature recreation

Ormond Beach shopping~5 to 10 min · everyday conveniences

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Forest Hills (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Volusia County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Forest Hills is served by Volusia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Forest Hills address.

The takeaway

What is actually relevant to buyers in Forest Hills, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Forest Hills

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Forest Hills, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe neighborhood is established with no new master-planned phase, so the live items for buyers are the Volusia County tax and insurance picture and the per-address flood zone.

Volusia County property taxes and flood zones

NeutralCarrying cost here is mostly taxes and insurance; the millage and the per-address FEMA flood zone drive the real monthly. Pull both for the specific home. impact

SignificanceRadius: Per parcel

Volusia County property taxes and flood zones

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Forest Hills, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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2024
Taxes
Volusia County millage and assessments
Volusia County property tax rates run in the mid-teens to low twenties in mills depending on the taxing district, with an effective rate around one percent of value (Volusia County Property Appraiser, 2024 tax year). Why it matters: Because most homes carry little or no HOA, taxes and insurance are the main carrying-cost lines; read the parcel's tax bill and a bindable insurance quote during diligence. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Forest Hills buying strategy.

If we were buying in Forest Hills, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Comp by size, age, and condition. The stock varies widely; price off the closest same-size, same-era home rather than the neighborhood average.

Confirm the construction type. The area includes both site-built and some manufactured housing; verify which the specific home is, since it affects financing and insurance.

Pull the FEMA flood zone for the address. Check the specific home's zone and get a bindable insurance quote before you write.

Confirm any deed restrictions or dues. Most homes are not in a formal HOA; verify whether the specific property carries any restrictions.

Verify school assignments by address. Volusia County assigns schools by address; confirm the exact zoned schools using the district locator.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept site-built home on a good lot, priced off the closest same-size comp, with the flood zone and construction type verified.

Biggest Risk

Mispricing across a wide range, financing and insurance differences for manufactured homes, and per-address flood cost.

Best Lot

Larger and better-positioned lots carry a premium; the neighborhood is not gated, so position matters.

Smart Timing

Confirm current days on market; varied mainland Ormond homes can move at different speeds by type and condition.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Forest Hills is an established suburban neighborhood in Ormond Beach, Volusia County, on the mainland side of the city. The housing stock is varied, primarily small to mid-size single-family homes plus some manufactured housing in the broader area, ranging from about 925 to 2,166 square feet, with an average size around 1,766 square feet and an average price reported around $445,000 (NeighborhoodScout, 2026). Many homes were built between 1970 and 1999, with some older, most owner-occupied, close to Ormond Beach conveniences.

Forest Hills Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Forest Hills.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Forest Hills today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller or manufactured homes

$100K to $240K

The value end of Forest Hills, typically smaller homes or manufactured housing in the area. Confirm the construction type for financing and insurance, and comp to the closest same-type sale.

Lowest entry

Mid: standard site-built homes

$240K to $267K

The core of the neighborhood: site-built single-family homes near the average around 1,766 square feet. Condition and lot separate these; price off the nearest same-size comparable.

Most inventory

High: larger or updated homes

$267K to $320K

The upper end runs to larger homes near 2,166 square feet or fully updated properties. Price each on size, lot, and condition rather than the neighborhood name.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$240K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$100K to $240K

Entry: smaller or manufactured homes

The value end of Forest Hills, typically smaller homes or manufactured housing in the area. Confirm the construction type for financing and insurance, and comp to the closest same-type sale.

$240K to $267K

Mid: standard site-built homes

The core of the neighborhood: site-built single-family homes near the average around 1,766 square feet. Condition and lot separate these; price off the nearest same-size comparable.

$267K to $320K

High: larger or updated homes

The upper end runs to larger homes near 2,166 square feet or fully updated properties. Price each on size, lot, and condition rather than the neighborhood name.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Forest Hills, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Forest Hills is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Forest Hills holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Intracoastal West locationStrong

Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong

$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive

All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Forest Hills

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The Ormond Beach location and the range of choices are the draw at Forest Hills. The deal is in buying the right home for its size and type at the right comp, and verifying the flood zone, not in the neighborhood average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

6.9C+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.0/10

Renovation Risk6.2/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Forest Hills is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live DBAAR feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.

Live DBAAR feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from DBAAR; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Size, age, and construction type drive price; larger site-built homes over smaller or manufactured ones.
Smaller or manufactured homes are the value entry.
Comp like-for-like by size and construction type, not neighborhood-wide.

In Forest Hills, value is driven by home size, age, construction type, and lot rather than a uniform product, because the neighborhood spans small to mid-size site-built homes and some manufactured housing. Larger, newer site-built homes on better lots command a premium, and since the neighborhood is not gated, position matters. The honest comparison is to the closest same-size, same-type home, with construction type and the per-address flood zone verified.

The 15-Second Verdict

Forest Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, affordable single-family Ormond Beach home with a range of sizes to choose from.

Strong onValue and location: a mainland Ormond Beach address near Granada Boulevard and I-95 with modest carrying cost.

WatchA wide-ranging housing stock including some manufactured homes, which makes careful comping and construction-type verification essential.

Not forBuyers who want a gated amenity community or to walk to the beach.

The edgeLittle or no HOA and a range of price points keep the all-in monthly straightforward and the entry accessible.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Most homes carry little or no HOA; verify for the specific property.
Carrying cost is mostly taxes and insurance.
Confirm whether a home is site-built or manufactured, as it affects financing and insurance.

Most homes in Forest Hills are not part of a formal mandatory homeowners association, so for most properties the carrying cost is taxes and insurance rather than dues. Confirm whether the specific property carries any association dues or deed restrictions, and for manufactured housing whether any land-lease or park fee applies, before you rely on it.

Where any restrictions apply, confirm exactly what they cover; this is a residential neighborhood without a clubhouse or amenity campus.

There is no golf course or private club; Forest Hills is an established suburban neighborhood.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Forest Hills buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxVolusia County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Forest Hills.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Forest Hills

Thinking of selling in Forest Hills?

Your buyer is cross-shopping the other established Ormond Beach neighborhoods, so sell what is specific and verifiable: your home's size, age, construction type, and condition, the lot, and the flood zone.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Forest Hills, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping New Britain, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Forest Hills home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Forest Hills matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

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Median sale price · trailing 12 mo

Down 24.9% year over year; up 202% since 2012.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size

223 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $53 in 2012 to a $210 peak in 2023; $162 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

33 days at the 2013 low; 57 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

98.0% now vs Volusia 93.7%.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

5 to 13 a year; 5 in the current window.

Indexed since 2012 · Forest Hills vs Volusia

Same DBAMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 46 quit in 2008; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

76 at the 2022 peak, 32 in the troughs, 52 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$1,796/mo

Volusia County typical true cost to own

$151/mo

Volusia County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm 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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

24% of homes for sale in ZIP 32174 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 (2026-07-18).

Forest Hills Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Forest Hills is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $242,000, and homes go under contract in about 42.5 days.

4.0

Months supply

$242,000

Median list

$253,500

Median sold

$170

Per sqft

42.5

Days on mkt

2/0/6

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32174 ZIP is $373,463, about 10.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Hills

325 Thackery Road home for sale in Forest Hills

Active · 14 daysTop listing

$259,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1959

325 Thackery Road, Ormond Beach, 32174

Listed by LPT Realty, LLC

Active · 71 days

$225,000

2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1960

353 Chardon Road, Ormond Beach, 32174

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Florida Partners

Interactive Map

Forest Hills on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.

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Forest Hills Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Forest Hills is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $242,000, and homes go under contract in about 37.5 days.

4.8

Months supply

$242,000

Median list

$240,000

Median sold

$162

Per sqft

37.5

Days on mkt

2/1/5

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32174 ZIP is $373,463, about 10.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The Strategy

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.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

Buyers who want an established Ormond Beach address with an older housing stock and are comfortable evaluating condition home by home.

Biggest Risk

Thin inventory — with only 2 active listings, buyers have few comparables and sellers have fewer competing offers to gauge against.

Sweet Spot

A well-maintained home near the median — $240,000 and 1,265.5 square feet — priced to match this year's 57-day median time on market.

Avoid If

You need an organized amenity package or a newer-build-only home, since current listings show no identified amenities and the build range starts in 1917.

The Deep Dive

Price Is a Function of Condition, Not a Shared Amenity Package

With 396 homes and a year-built range running from 1917 to 2022, Forest Hills covers a lot of construction eras under one neighborhood name. The median year built of 1960 marks the center of the community, but buyers will find homes both considerably older and considerably newer within the same footprint. Median living area sits at 1,265.5 square feet, and the median price of $240,000 works out to $161.94 per square foot — a figure that will move quite a bit once you account for where a specific listing falls in that 1917-2022 span.

Sixty-five percent of homes here carry a homestead exemption, pointing to a base of owner-occupied housing rather than a market driven mainly by turnover. Current MLS data shows no organized community amenities, so what buyers are evaluating is the home and the lot, not a clubhouse or recreation package. With only 2 active listings and 5 closings in the recent window, inventory is genuinely thin — buyers should expect a smaller pool of comparables, and sellers should expect real interest to require a deliberate pricing move rather than volume traffic.

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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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

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.

6.2C+ · Buy Score

Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10

Recent Direction0.0/10

Liquidity & Demand6.0/10

Owner Commitment6.5/10

Pricing Power8.7/10

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 5 factors (6.2). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +202% since 2012; Recent Direction -24.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 65% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why Momentum

Why work with Momentum here

A market this thin — 2 active listings against 396 total homes — rewards local tracking over a generic search. Momentum follows Forest Hills' actual closings and pricing patterns to help sellers price against the current 57-day median timeline and help buyers judge where a specific home's age and condition sit inside a build range that stretches from 1917 to 2022.

The 15-Second Verdict

Forest Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Ormond Beach address with an older housing stock and are comfortable evaluating condition home by home.

Biggest advantageLong-term appreciation — the community is up 202% since 2012, even after a pullback over the past year.

Biggest riskThin inventory — with only 2 active listings, buyers have few comparables and sellers have fewer competing offers to gauge against.

Sweet spotA well-maintained home near the median — $240,000 and 1,265.5 square feet — priced to match this year's 57-day median time on market.

Avoid ifYou need an organized amenity package or a newer-build-only home, since current listings show no identified amenities and the build range starts in 1917.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short

Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Forest Hills buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Forest Hills sales matched to your home.

Selling in Forest Hills

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Forest Hills?

The median sale price in Forest Hills was $240K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (5 closed sales, DBAMLS).

How long do homes in Forest Hills take to sell?

Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 57 days on market (5 sales, DBAMLS).

Is Forest Hills a buyer's or seller's market right now?

As of July 14, 2026, Forest Hills is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (DBAMLS live counts).

How many homes are in Forest Hills?

The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 396 homes plus 10 vacant residential lots in Forest Hills (public records).

What share of Forest Hills is owner-occupied?

65% of Forest Hills parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.

When were the homes in Forest Hills built?

Homes in Forest Hills were built between 1917 and 2022, with a median year built of 1960.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).

Do cash buyers compete in Forest Hills?

Cash buyers took 60% of Forest Hills sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (3 of 5 closings, DBAMLS).

Have Forest Hills home prices gone up?

The trailing-12-month median is up 202% since 2012, from $80K to $240K (DBAMLS closed records).

Who is the best real estate agent for Forest Hills?

The best agent for Forest Hills is one who actively works Ormond Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Forest Hills.

How do I find a top Ormond Beach real estate agent who knows Forest Hills?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Forest Hills and the wider Ormond Beach area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Forest Hills?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Forest Hills purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Forest Hills?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers comfortable evaluating a home's condition and age individually rather than relying on a single uniform build era.Excellent fit

Buyers targeting a purchase near the $240,000 median who don't need community amenities as part of the deal.Excellent fit

Owner-occupant buyers, given that 65% of homes here carry a homestead exemption.Excellent fit

Buyers who need a wide pool of active listings to compare before making an offer, given only 2 are currently active.Probably not

Buyers seeking a newer-construction home exclusively, since the build range runs back to 1917.Probably not

Buyers who want an HOA-run amenity package, since current MLS data shows none identified.Probably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listings	DBAMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market stats	DBAMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Housing stock & ownership	Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (16 streets, ZIP 32119/32132/32174/32175/32720))
Under-contract shares	DBAMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2001 (223 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 DBAMLS 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 60-Second Overview

The setting & the homes.

Who Forest Hills is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Forest Hills is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Hills

Forest Hills on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Forest Hills

Volusia County property taxes and flood zones

Volusia County millage and assessments

The Forest Hills buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Forest Hills.

What ~$240K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Forest Hills holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Forest Hills

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Forest Hills is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Forest Hills in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Forest Hills buy.

Thinking of selling in Forest Hills?

In Forest Hills, condition and view decide your number

What is your Forest Hills home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Forest Hills Market Scorecard

Homes For Sale Right Now in Forest Hills

Forest Hills on the map.

Forest Hills Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

The Forest Hills buying strategy.

Price Is a Function of Condition, Not a Shared Amenity Package

Momentum Buy Score.

Why work with Momentum here

Forest Hills in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Forest Hills buy.

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

What is your Forest Hills home worth?

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Forest Hills?

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