Dallas, Texas · White Rock & East Dallas

Forest Hills Dallas Homes for Sale & Housing Guide

Forest Hills offers a focused Dallas housing comparison south of Garland Road between the Highland Road and Lakeland Drive corridors. Compare the relationship between house, detached structures and lot depth; inspect drainage, retaining work and the ongoing care required by extensive landscaping.

Forest Hills Homes for Sale

The saved listing search and the closed-sales summary may use different coverage. Verify each listing’s address, property type and current availability.

Where Is Forest Hills?

This guide covers Forest Hills south of Garland Road between the Highland Road and Lakeland Drive corridors. The historical snapshot follows the mapped neighborhood-organization coverage. That footprint is not a parcel-certified legal boundary.

Compare Little Forest Hills, Enclave at White Rock, Stonegate at Forest Hills, Casa Linda Forest. Each guide states its own housing coverage; overlapping samples should not be added together.

Compare the Lakewood housing guide with the Lower Greenville housing guide when considering a wider East Dallas search.

How to Compare Forest Hills Houses

Floor Plan & Renovation History

Compare the relationship between house, detached structures and lot depth; inspect drainage, retaining work and the ongoing care required by extensive landscaping.

Garage, Yard & Everyday Use

Walk the route from parking through the kitchen and living areas to the yard. Measure garage and storage clearances, inspect drainage and review permits and major-system records. Evaluate the usable lot after patios, pools, additions and equipment.

Forest Hills Closed-Sales Snapshot

The November 2, 2023–October 17, 2026 reporting window contains 63 closed residential transactions in the coverage described above. The measures below use 63 detached-house sales. Condominiums and townhouses are excluded from the house medians.

Measure	House sales
Closed house sales	63
Median sold price	$1,450,000
Median interior size	3,232 sq. ft.
Median reported lot area	19,994 sq. ft.
Median reported year built	1964
Median cumulative days on market	28 days

Source: MLS closed residential transactions through October 17, 2026. This full-period snapshot describes historical sales, not current asking prices, appreciation or a valuation. Repeated sales count as separate transactions. Construction year can predate additions. Missing or nonpositive sizes and lot areas are excluded from the respective median; negative cumulative days on market are excluded from that median. Neighborhood-organization geometry is analytical coverage, not a parcel-certified or regulatory boundary.

Ownership Costs & Planning Work

Compare the property’s tax information, an address-specific insurance quote and the maintenance needs found in inspections. Budget for the roof, heating and cooling equipment, plumbing, drainage and any pool or landscape work relevant to the house. The reported subdivision name does not establish whether association dues or shared-maintenance obligations apply.

Review the survey, permits and available renovation records. Confirm easements, setbacks, access and any applicable conservation or historic requirements before relying on an expansion, detached structure or exterior redesign. Ask for documentation that supports the proposed use of converted or added space.

Nearby Housing Guides

Little Forest Hills

Little Forest Hills offers a focused Dallas housing comparison southeast of White Rock Lake between Garland Road, Lakeland Drive, Old Gate Lane and the rail corridor.

Enclave at White Rock

Enclave at White Rock offers a focused Dallas housing comparison near the Highland Road side of the Forest Hills area, southeast of White Rock Lake.

Stonegate at Forest Hills

Stonegate at Forest Hills offers a focused Dallas housing comparison near the Forest Hills and Ferguson Road side of East Dallas.

Casa Linda Forest

Casa Linda Forest offers a focused Dallas housing comparison in the Lakeland Drive and Ferguson Road side of East Dallas.

Dining, Coffee & Outdoor Resources

These locally based resources span the White Rock and East Dallas area. Use the addresses to compare the route from a particular home; this is a wider-area list, not a promise of walking distance or a one-mile radius. Check current menus and hours directly.

Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House

1154 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Hello Dumpling

1146 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Cultivar Coffee at Goodfriend Package

1155 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Smoky Rose

8602 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Tony’s Pizza & Pasta

10233 E Northwest Hwy, Suite 504, Dallas, TX

White Rock Lake park resources

Compare public entrances, trails and facilities and test the route from the property.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218. Check admission and current visitor information directly.

School References: Check the Property Address

These campuses appear in the historical listing records and are starting points for district research. They do not establish current attendance, grade placement or enrollment eligibility for any property.

Alex Sanger Preparatory School

8410 San Leandro Dr, Dallas, TX 75218

W. H. Gaston Middle School

9565 Mercer Dr, Dallas, TX 75228

Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy

2101 Millmar Dr, Dallas, TX 75228

Verify the address and current enrollment information with the district. School fields vary across the sales sample; confirm the exact property directly.

Explore the Listing Map

The saved listing search and the closed-sales summary may use different coverage. Verify each listing’s address, property type and current availability.

Forest Hills Home-Search Questions

Is the listing search the same area as the sales snapshot?

Not necessarily. The saved listings search may have broader coverage, while the historical summary follows the coverage stated in this guide. Verify the address and use relevant individual comparables when evaluating a home.

How should I compare a renovation with newer construction?

Compare the floor plan, documented improvements, inspections, garage and outdoor space. A newer kitchen does not establish that the roof, plumbing or electrical systems were replaced. A larger house can also leave less usable yard.

Can Dustin help with a purchase or sale here?

Yes. Share the address, your timing and the features or improvements that matter. Dustin can help compare suitable listings and recent sales for the specific property.

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Tell me your budget, move timeline and the floor plan, garage and outdoor space you need. We can compare individual houses and nearby alternatives, or review relevant sales and preparation priorities for your property.

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Housing Coverage & Sources

City-mapped Forest Hills NA organization footprint. Organization footprints support a consistent historical sample; confirm any legal, historic or conservation designation separately.

City of Dallas neighborhood mapping resources

Forest Hills Neighborhood in Dallas