Forrest Hills is a premier single-family home community in desirable Winter Park. Nestled along the shores of picturesque Lake Sue, the quiet neighborhood also encompasses Lake Chelton, leveraging even more water view properties.
Forrest Hills Homes for Sale
Homes in the established community of Forrest Hills range from 1,10 to over 6,800 square feet and are in a highly sought-after location with excellent proximity to dining, shopping, cultural activities, and top-rated schools. Homes in the beautiful Forrest Hills neighborhood dates back to 1926 with newer construction as recent as the late 2010s. Forrest Hills consists of magnificent lakefront estates, bungalows, and an array of distinct architectural styles from contemporary to sprawling ranch-style homes. Whether looking for a cozy home or a spacious estate, Forrest Hills uniquely offers a wide range of homes in a variety of sizes and styles. Most appealing is the neighborhood's quiet and private location. Tucked within mature trees and peaceful streets, Forrest Hills is a hidden gem conveniently located to the brick streets of Park Avenue in Winter Park and the many Orlando Main Street Districts.
Residents of Forrest Hills take full advantage of the successful Orlando Main Streets Program. Districts such as Mills 50, Ivanhoe Village, and College Park offer a charm all their own, highlighting some of the area's best restaurants and entertainment venues. Multiple hospitals and medical offices are littered throughout Winter Park and the surrounding area, with Florida Hospital South situated just across from Lake Sue. Families flock to Forrest Hills for the highly-rated Winter Park School District, complete with an International Baccalaureate Program.
Forrest Hills offers close access to I-4, ensuring a quick commute throughout much of Central Florida. The business district of Downtown Orlando is just 4 miles away. The area is also known for many cultural spots, including the Orlando Museum of Art, the Orlando Science Center, Loch Haven Park, and the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts.
Forrest Hills is a wonderful place to call home. Purchasing a home in the established historic neighborhood not only provides a spectacular place to live, work and play but becomes an investment paying off for years to come. Forrest Hills consistently maintains property value thanks to its ideal location and quality homes.
Forrest Hills Community Information
- Location: Off Forrest Road (East), West Lake Sue Avenue (North), and Fawsett Road (West & South)
- Number of Homesites: 149
- Year Built: 1926-2019
- Square Footage: 1,132-7,000
- HOA: No
- Orlando International Airport-Distance: 13 miles
Schools
- Audubon Park K-8 —Distance: 1.5 miles
- Winter Park High School- Distance: 2 miles
Dining and Shopping
- Baldwin Park (Publix Grocery Store) - Distance: 2 miles
- Target - Distance: 3 miles
- Park Avenue (Dining, Shopping, Entertainment)- Distance: 2 miles
- Winter Park Village-Distance: 2 miles
- Lakeside Shopping Center-Distance: 2 miles
- Sprouts Farmers Market-Distance: 3 miles
- Grocery Store (Publix at Winter Park Village)-Distance: 2 miles
- Trader Joe’s-Distance: 2 miles
- Whole Foods-Distance: 3 miles
- Restaurant Row - Distance: 15 miles
- The Mall at Millenia, Retail Shopping Centers, & BJ's Wholesale Club - Distance: 11 Miles
- Downtown Orlando - Distance: 4 miles
Parks and Recreation
- Mead Botanical Garden - Distance: 1.5 miles
- Phelps Park-Distance: 4 miles
- Harry P Leu Gardens - Distance: 1.5 miles
- Winter Park YMCA Family Center-Distance: 4 miles
- Lake Baldwin Park-Distance: 2 miles
- Lake Orienta Boat Ramp-Distance: 6 miles
- Walt Disney World Resort-Distance: 22 miles
- Universal Orlando Resort-Distance: 14 miles
- Winter Park Golf Course-Distance: 2 miles
- Dubsdread Golf Course-Distance: 3 miles
- New Smyrna Beach Beach-Distance: 54 miles
Hospitals
- Florida Hospital East Rollins-Distance: 3 miles
- Advent Health Winter Park-Distance: 3 miles
*Distances are approximately measured from the Forrest Hills entrance.