North Dallas Ā· Dallas, TX 75230
Lake Forest Dallas Homes for Sale & Housing Guide
Lake Forest offers a housing search at the Forest Lane and Hillcrest Road side of North Dallas. The association identifies four sections: The Estates, The Park, Lake Forest and The Glen. Compare house and lot use alongside the specific recorded association obligations. Verify gate access, common-area responsibilities and applicable charges directly; this location is separate from the main Lake Highlands cluster.
Lake Forest Homes for Sale
Use the broader Preston Hollow listings and map to compare available homes, then verify each propertyās address against this focused neighborhood search. The historical sales sample below covers a narrower area.
Browse the live Preston Hollow listings and map. Use the property address to narrow this broader search to Lake Forest.
Where Is Lake Forest?
This guide focuses on Lake Forest at the Forest Lane and Hillcrest Road side of North Dallas. City-mapped Lake Forest Community Association, Inc. organization footprint.
Compare these separately defined guides by exact address, housing type and lot use. Their historical samples may overlap and are not additive.
Explore the northeast Dallas housing directory for distinct neighborhood and property-type comparisons.
How to Compare Lake Forest Houses
Floor Plan & Renovation History
The association identifies four sections: The Estates, The Park, Lake Forest and The Glen. Compare house and lot use alongside the specific recorded association obligations. Verify gate access, common-area responsibilities and applicable charges directly; this location is separate from the main Lake Highlands cluster.
Outdoor Space & Everyday Use
Compare usable yard, shade and privacy with the outdoor space you want to maintain. Review how patios, pools or additions affect the remaining space, and check the survey and drainage before planning changes.
Lake Forest Closed-Sales Snapshot
The November 2, 2023āOctober 17, 2026 reporting window contains 35 closed residential transactions in the coverage described above. The measures below use 35 detached-house sales. Condominiums and townhouses are excluded from the house medians.
| Measure | House sales |
|---|---|
| Closed house sales | 35 |
| Median sold price | $1,635,000 |
| Median interior size | 4,203 sq. ft. |
| Median reported lot area | 6,795 sq. ft. |
| Median reported year built | 2000 |
| Median cumulative days on market | 8 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.
Review Dallas gated-property access and ownership questions alongside the selected Lake Forest home and current association information.
Ownership Costs & Planning Work
Compare the propertyās 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.
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Preston Hollow
Compare this separate neighborhood and its current housing guide.
Dining & Outdoor Resources
These independent dining resources span the wider Lake Highlands and North Dallas comparison. Check the address and route from the home, along with current menus and hours; this regional list is not a claim that every location is within one mile or walking distance.
Resident Taqueria
9661 Audelia Rd, Suite 112, Dallas, TX 75238
Cedar & Vine
9661 Audelia Rd, Suite 105, Dallas, TX 75238
Vector Brewing
9850 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 405, Dallas, TX 75238
ONE90 Smoked Meats
10240 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75238
JGās Old Fashioned Hamburgers
12101 Greenville Ave, Suite 109, Dallas, TX 75243
Dallas parks and trail resources
Check the actual entrance, route and facilities from the property. A nearby trail line on a map does not establish direct access.
School References: Verify the Exact Address
These elementary, middle or junior-high, and high school resources are starting points for an address check. They are not a promised feeder pattern. Historical listing fields can be incomplete or retain older campus names; confirm current attendance, grade arrangements, programs and eligibility directly with the district.
Arthur Kramer Elementary School
7131 Midbury Dr. Dallas TX 75230
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy
6920 Meadow Rd. Dallas TX 75230
Hillcrest High School
9924 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas TX 75230
Richardson ISD school directory and address finder Ā· Dallas ISD SchoolSite Locator. A neighborhood name or ZIP code does not determine enrollment.
Explore Current Listings
Use the broader Preston Hollow listings and map to compare available homes, then verify each propertyās address against this focused neighborhood search. The historical sales sample below covers a narrower area.
Lake Forest 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 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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Neighborhood Resources
Housing Coverage
City-mapped Lake Forest Community Association, Inc. organization footprint. Historical transactions cover November 2, 2023āOctober 17, 2026. Organization footprints are analytical coverage, not legal boundaries or a guarantee that every listing shares the same neighborhood identity.