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Sweet escapes in Forest Hills
Hidden amongst a canopy of greenery just 10 miles away on the outskirts of Nashville, Forest Hills is an independent city that draws nature lovers and privacy seekers. “In Forest Hills, rolling hills and large, private lots are the status quo,” says Richard Courtney, broker at Fridrich & Clark Realty, LLC, who has over 45 years of experience in the real estate industry. Home to one of Nashville’s first suburbs, the area has been described as a community of country estates. The city of Forest Hills was owned by the Compton and Scrugg families during the 19th century, whose beautiful and historic homes still stand in Forest Hills today. Unsurprisingly, those looking for beautiful homes, spacious yards and secluded streets make their way to Forest Hills.
Multimillion-dollar homes on over an acre
Forest Hills’ architectural styles are diverse, ranging from modern to traditional. Luxurious country estates line the neighborhood’s heavily wooded streets, along with updated, midcentury ranch-style homes. “New and custom builds are cropping up, often replacing what were once small ranch homes,” Courtney says. The median sales price for a single-family home hovers around $2,287,500, boasting large private lawns, with median lot sizes around 1.25 acres. A classic colonial can go for $870,000, while a modest Split-Level on almost 3 acres can go for $1.2 million. Homebuyers can score anywhere from a 5,000-square-foot traditional build to a historic 1783 log cabin in the $2 million range. Multimillion-dollar custom homes are standard, reaching as high as $32 million for 20,000 square foot estate spanning over 50 acres.
Forest Hills is a growing neighborhood with new residential developments.
Well-manicured lawns are a frequent sight in Forest Hills.
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B-rated schools in Forest Hills
Although Forest Hills is an independent city, it is still part of the Metro Nashville Public Schools district. Students in the area may attend Percy Priest or Julia Green Elementary School, both scoring B-plus ratings on Niche. Students then move on to John Trotwood Moore Middle School, achieving a B-rating, and Hillsboro Comprehensive High School, scoring a B. Hillsboro High claims distinction as an International Baccalaureate World School and offering career academies in health and science and international business.
Hillsboro High School provides a public education to students in the Green Hills neighborhood.
Percy Priest Elementary School is located in Forrest Hills.
John Trotwood Moore Middle School opened in September 1969.
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Recreation at Richland Country Club
Locals can head to Bison Meadow, a 2 acre prairie with rare wildflowers and natural grasses, for a breath of fresh air or head out along the John C. Lovell Bikeway, which leads to Percy Priest Park, a children’s playground with walking trails. Edwin and Percy Warner Parks are just west of Forest Hills, and Radnor Lake State Park is east of the neighborhood. Both have well-kept hiking trails, special events and visitor centers. The 170-acre Richland Country Club in Forest Hills offers a beautiful golf course on the former Battle of Nashville site. Forest Hills residents often gather at Richland Country Club or Sequoia Swim & Tennis Club for recreation, community events and private parties.
People walking on the wooded trails of Percy Warner Park in the Harpeth Valley Park Neighborhood.
Residents can enjoy many types of trees and plants at Bison Meadow Park in Forest Hills.
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Dining out in neighboring Green Hills
While Forest Hills is mainly residential, neighboring Green Hills is full of fun local restaurants, boutiques, shops, and The Mall at Green Hills. Residents flock to Santo for fresh Mediterranean eats, while Doughbird is known for its house-made pizza and rotisserie chicken. Greenhouse Bar offers a unique ambiance for cocktails before heading to Char Restaurant for an intimate date night. The Bluebird Café, showcasing Nashville’s best and upcoming songwriters, and the Nashville Public Library are also in Green Hills. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger are clustered around the mall, while The Hill Center Brentwood offers major retailer chains like Nordstrom Rack and REI nearby.
The Mall at Green Hills is heavily visited by residents in Forest Hills.
Residents in Forest Hills can visit Bluebird Cafe for their photo needs.
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Live music at Belle Meade Winery
Nearby attractions include the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory off Granny White Pike, which hosts concerts, tours and astronomy talks, and the nearby Belle Meade Mansion and Winery. Besides tours, the mansion holds wine and bourbon tastings throughout the year and features live performances in their wine garden every weekend throughout spring and summer. Locals can always head to Nashville proper for annual festivals and events, like the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival and the Jefferson Street Jazz and Blues Festival.
Commutes along Hillsboro Pike
Commuting to work in Nashville or any part of Middle Tennessee is a breeze from Forest Hills, a car-dependent city 10 miles from downtown. US Route 431, also known as Hillsboro Pike, runs straight through the community, while US Route 254, or Old Hickory Boulevard, is nearby. Interstate 65 is also easily accessible from the neighborhood. Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West is the nearest hospital, while Nashville International Airport is about 12 miles away.
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On average, homes in Forest Hills, TN sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hills, TN over the last 12 months is $2,075,000.
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Enjoy over 8200 square feet in this 6 bedroom 9 bathroom home, conveniently located on a quiet street in Green Hills. Exceptionally maintained single-owner home located on a private 1.1 acre flat lot. Newly added two-level nanny or in-law suite with separate entrance completed 2025 with 1800 square feet includes a spacious bedroom, kitchen, one and a half baths, gym, large living and dining room
Conveniently located in the gated-community of Balleroy, this stunning 5 bedroom/5.5 bath home sits on a private 2.22 acres in the heart of Brentwood. Another quality built home by Hammond Brandt. Beautifully updated throughout and ready for a new owner, this is a rare buying opportunity. Renovations include all hardwood floors refinished, remodeled half bath on main level, remodeled primary bath
Experience one of the most breathtaking settings in all of Nashville. Perched on four private acres with a sweeping panorama of the downtown skyline, this property offers a vantage point so rare and so striking that it ranks among the top views in the entire city. The approach alone feels like a retreat, with a winding, tree-lined drive reminiscent of the Smoky Mountains guiding you upward until
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Discover timeless elegance and modern luxury in this sprawling 10,000-square-foot estate on Old Hickory Blvd, crafted by Brandt and Hammond Builders. Perfectly designed for entertaining and everyday living, the home showcases exquisite craftsmanship. Enter inside to rich hardwood floors, Emtek hardware, and Lutron lighting that enhance the home's sophisticated design. The living room features a
A beautiful, established estate in the heart of Forest Hills, this exceptional property offers timeless architecture, thoughtful updates, and remarkable opportunity on two private acres. With craftsmanship, scale, and presence that stand apart from much of today’s new construction, this is a luxury estate in the right location. Designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday
This extraordinary estate, known as Golden Hour crafted by Paros Group, sits on over 2 gated acres and is zoned for Williamson County schools. Offering more than 11,000 sq ft, the home is thoughtfully designed for elevated everyday living and effortless entertaining. Marvin large-scale windows and doors allow natural light to pour in, creating bright, airy interiors and seamless indoor-outdoor
Set in the heart of Forest Hills and tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac with no HOA, this fully renovated estate on 1.23 private acres offers a rare combination of privacy, scale, and fully reimagined luxury turnkey living just minutes from Radnor Lake. Enter through a dramatic two-story foyer, with hardwood flooring throughout, vaulted family room, and an open layout suited for daily living and
The Nashville Symphony Show Home is a masterpiece of design, originally envisioned by renowned architect Wade Weissman and thoughtfully reimagined by the coveted designer April Tomlin. Built by the esteemed Castle Homes, this residence is the epitome of Southern living at its finest. Blending Southern Contemporary Folk charm with architectural nods to the late 1800s, this home seamlessly weaves
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Sprawling 3 bed, 2 bath all-brick ranch on huge corner lot in Forest Hills! Hardwoods throughout, new stainless steel appliances in kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, family room with fireplace, renovated master bathroom, covered back patio, massive 700 sq ft storage/studio space, outside storage shed, lovely backyard. Just a short drive to shopping and restaurants at Green Hills and
Discover the perfect blend of style, space, and serenity in this beautifully maintained mid-century modern 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home situated on a stunning 2-acre lot. The updated kitchen boasts sleek stainless steel appliances (all included) and flows effortlessly into the dining and living areas. Storage is no issue here, with a large attic, a full basement with additional storage, and a
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This nearly 9,000-square-foot custom-built residence is a rare blend of scale, sophistication, and effortless livability. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday comfort and grand entertaining, the home features five expansive bedrooms, each with its own beautifully appointed en suite bathroom. Soaring ceilings and walls of oversized windows flood the interiors with natural light, creating an
Quiet, winding backroads and leafy seclusion give Otter Creek a rural atmosphere. And those seeking the pulse of Music City take advantage of the 10-mile cruise that leads right into the heart of Broadway. Sprawling estates with impressive architecture sit atop hills, and renovated ranch homes are settled far enough apart to enjoy the yard space but close enough to nod to the neighbor. Situated in Davidson County, this Forest Hills suburb offers residents access to both nature and Nashville and is ranked the No. 2 best place to raise a family, according to Niche. “People love this area because its centrally located by the natural beauty of Radnor Lake, between plenty of shopping and eateries in Green Hills and Brentwood,” says Rebecca Norris DiNapoli, a Realtor at Compass with more than 30 years of experience in both the music industry and real estate in Nashville.
Homes in Otter Creek flow with the green hills of the Tennessee terrain, where some areas are especially steep and dense with trees. Properties have been well-constructed to handle the environment, as huge stone estates and towering colonial homes are set upon several acres on the hillsides. “Eddy Arnold owns land here, where he hired only developers that would maintain the land’s natural aesthetic. They cut down very few trees, keeping it nature-friendly and very desirable—developers and builders are following suit because they love how beautiful this area is,” says DiNapoli. Classic mid-century brick ranch homes, vintage cottages and colonials that range in size from 2,000 to about 3,000 square feet are rarely found for under $1 million. Contemporary homes with traditional architecture, Craftsman or Farmhouse influences typically range between 4,000 and 8,000 square feet. These estates, many shaded by maple and oak trees with picket fences outlining the property, sell between $1.5 million to upwards of $10 million.
Davidson County is recognized as one of the best places to live in Tennessee with the best school districts in the Metro Nashville area. Younger students living in Otter Creek can begin with a 14-1 student-teacher ratio at Percy Priest Elementary School, which Niche grades a B-plus and ranks as the No. 3 best elementary school in the county. As they progress, learners can attend J.T. Moore Middle School, which receives a B Niche grade. Hillsboro High School, which Niche also grades a B and ranks as the No. 5 best magnet high school in Nashville, serves the area’s older students. Parents might opt to send their children to a nearby private school: Brentwood Academy, Franklin Road Academy, Currey Ingram Academy and St. Paul Christian Academy are all close by.
On the east side of Otter Creek, locals take in the scenic views at Radnor Lake State Park. With 1,400 acres of wooded trails around Radnor Lake, this park offers opportunities to exercise while viewing wildlife. "There are some trails you can’t even run on because they don’t want you to scare the owls or otters,” DiNapoli adds. In the southern part of town, the self-guided trails at Deerwood Arboretum educate on more than 60 species of trees, birds and other local wildlife.
A 5-mile drive east along Old Hickory Boulevard leads to a popular retail section in Brentwood with a variety of restaurants, shops and grocers. "Mere Bulles is a longstanding steakhouse, and people love margaritas and Tex-Mex at Uncle Julio’s," says Mandy Smith, a Nashville native on DiNapoli’s team. Locals can mark items off their grocery lists at Publix or Fresh Market. Another 5-mile jaunt north along Hillsboro Pike leads to The Mall at Green Hills, where there are several medical suites and more grocery options at Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. “Across from Trader Joe’s, Santo’s serves fresh Mediterranean cuisine,” Smith adds.
Old Hickory Boulevard and Hillsboro Pike are the main thoroughfares in and out of Otter Creek, the latter leading straight into downtown Nashville. A bit further east, residents can hop onto Interstate 65 for further travel destinations.
The Richland Country Club is on Otter Creek’s east side. Open since 1901, this grandeur clubhouse sits on 170 acres of Tennessee landscape, complete with a premium golf course. Members also enjoy community events, an outdoor swimming pool and top-notch dining experiences.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Forest Hills Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,466
Median Age
49
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$222,847
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$219,008
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
78.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bikeability®
30/ 100
Not friendly
Walkability®
10/ 100
Not friendly
Transit®
0/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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