$1,889,764Average Value$1,805Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Gated, golfing community south of downtown Flagstaff
Established in 1987, Forest Highlands is Flagstaff's largest private and master-planned gated golf community. Set 9 miles from downtown, at the base of the San Francisco Peaks and within a massive ponderosa pine forest, Forest Highlands is home to the private Forest Highlands Golf Club, which has two 18-hole courses, two clubhouses and an array of fitness facilities. The homeowners association requires an initial membership fee of just over $100,000, in addition to monthly fees. “A mix of retirees and families with young kids live here, mostly as second homeowners,” says Cody Bauer, Realtor with the Foundation Group at Best Flagstaff Homes Realty, who lives in the area. “And the homes are a bit older, operating on their own private sewer. The neighborhood even has its own designated fire station.”
Forest Highlands is Flagstaff's largest private and master-planned gated golf community.
Experience the ghostly history of Downtown Flagstaff, led by local guides near Forest Highlands.
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Golfing, hiking and swimming
In the neighborhood’s southwestern end, the 1,100-acre Forest Highland Golf Club offers two 18-hole golf courses, named Meadow and Canyon. The Meadow course features some challenging elevation shifts and trickling streams, while the Canyon course – named for its rolling landscape – is covered with groves of pine trees; both share views of the San Francisco Peaks. The club's roughly 4-mile rocky path is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, and members can also enjoy pickleball courts, a fitness center, two swimming pools and a kids’ splash pad. Parents can also take advantage of the club’s childcare services.
Forest Highlands visitors can take a scenic gondola ride up to 11,500 feet at Arizona Snow Bowl.
Forest Highlands has two clubhouses and an array of fitness facilities.
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Golf club restaurants and grocery stores outside of the neighborhood
Each golf course has its own clubhouse, each with its own snack bar and a restaurant serving lunch and dinner; themed menus might include tacos, pasta or burgers. Other restaurants sit north of the interchange of Interstates 40 and 17, like local chain Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, a counter-serve eatery offering tortilla soup and shredded chicken tacos. The closest shopping is 7 miles north, including grocery stores like the family-owned Bashas’ and a Sprouts Farmers Market, and big-box stores like Walmart and Target. Department stores like JCPenney can be found 13 miles northeast at the Flagstaff Mall.
Forest Highlands residents can shop at family-owned stores like Sprouts Farmers Market.
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, an eatery offering shredded chicken tacos near Forest Highlands.
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Custom-built homes among the pines
Narrow cul-de-sacs are ringed by new traditional split-level homes that were custom-built between the late 1980s and early 2000s. Set amid towering pine trees, these homes tend to be 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, featuring earth-toned wood siding, steeply pitched roofs and floor-to-ceiling windows that invite nature inside; elk and deer might be spotted trotting through front and back yards. Most homes here have three bedrooms on lots of up to a half-acre, and typically range from $1.1 million to $2.5 million, though five-bedroom properties on 1-acre lots with up to 5-car garages, private spas and in-floor heating can sell for $2.7 million to $3.65 million. Buyers might also find parcels of land ranging in price from $250,000 to $1.75 million.
Forest Highlands homebuyers are required to purchase a community membership, which includes a one-time payment of just over $100,000, transfer fees of about $6,500 and monthly dues of about $1,400. Non-residents can purchase a special membership with the one-time payment and monthly fees, but no transfer fees; under this plan, though, they must purchase a home here within two years.
Elk and deer might be spotted trotting through front and backyards in Forest Highlands.
Most Forest Highlands homes have three bedrooms on lots of up to half-acre.
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Nearby interstates, golf cart friendly streets and bike paths
Interstates 40 and 17 are within 6 miles north, while Historic Route 66 is found 16 miles northeast. Highway 89A leads about 9 miles north to downtown Flagstaff, and 25 miles south to Sedona. Residents here can ride golf carts or walk along neighborhood streets, but are car-dependent when traveling beyond the gates. Unpaved bike paths weave throughout the community's western end, while residents can hike local nature trails 4 miles west to Fort Tuthill, the county fairgrounds. Flagstaff Medical Center and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport are found within 10 miles northeast.
Foreign languages at Flagstaff Unified district schools
Local kids may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Manuel Demiguel Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche, and Mount Elden Middle, which earns a B. At the B-plus-rated Flagstaff High, students can take up to three Spanish or Navajo language classes, along with an AP Spanish language and culture class, and one dedicated to Diné (what the Navajo people call themselves) history and government.
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Parks in this Area
Meadows Sports Park
Transit
Airport
Flagstaff Pulliam
7 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Highlands
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Forest Highlands, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $2,426,634, up 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautiful Craftsman style home situated on a large lot on the 14th hole of the Meadow Golf course. This home is equipped with top of the line finishes and Wolf Appliances with expansive outdoor covered Trex deck space, Bullfrog Hot Tub, built in BBQ and panoramic golf course views. In addition, there is a large, fully fenced side yard area with artificial turf and additional seating areas,
Beautiful Craftsman style home situated on a large lot on the 14th hole of the Meadow Golf course. This home is equipped with top of the line finishes and Wolf Appliances with expansive outdoor covered Trex deck space, Bullfrog Hot Tub, built in BBQ and panoramic golf course views. In addition, there is a large, fully fenced side yard area with artificial turf and additional seating areas,
Discover the perfect blend of mountain rustic charm and modern luxury in this turn-key, custom log estate nestled in the prestigious Forest Highlands. Located in the serene Canyon on a quiet cul-de-sac, this stunning home sits on a private 0.65-acre homesite surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views of towering Ponderosa Pines. Designed to embrace natural light, the open floor plan features a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,386
Median Age
38
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,257
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,491
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
78.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
58.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
152''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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