Forest Hills features various styles of homes
Towering trees and several types of housing options are both part of the appeal of the Midtown Montgomery neighborhood of Forest Hills.
Forest Hills is located north of Harrison Road, which runs parallel to Interstate 85. The large neighborhood is bounded by Harrison and Perry Hill roads, Greenwood Cemetery and Atlanta Highway.
The location of Forest Hills inside the bypass nestled between the interstate and Atlanta Highway is a huge plus for homeowners. Churches, public and private schools and downtown and Maxwell and Gunter jobs are all an easy reach from a Forest Hills address.
Flowers Elementary School is located on Harrison Road, across from south entrances to Forest Hills. Public middle and high schools also are within five minutes of Forest Hills.
Popular private schools are within 10 minutes of Forest Hills on both the north and south sides of Interstate 85.
Eastern Hills Baptist Church sits at the corner of Green Ridge and Pleasant Ridge roads atop the main hill in the neighborhood. Other vibrant churches are located on Harrison and Perry Hill roads.
Shopping, retail and dining options surrounding Forest Hills have expanded in the past 15 years. Wal-Mart, Publix and Piggly Wiggly stores are within five minutes of Forest Hills.
The majestic trees, hilly terrain and cul-de-sacs give Forest Hills character unique in the Capital City. Many lots include huge trees and spacious yards providing ample room for active families to enjoy the outdoors.
Homes rest on flat, sloping and hilly lots in the varied terrain of the neighborhood. Mostly one, and some two-story homes offer layouts ideal for homebuyers ranging from newlyweds to established families looking for room to spread out.
The more hilly terrain in Forest Hills had led to some home designs including basements.
One home on Joryne Drive is for sale for $118,500 and provides three bedrooms and two bathrooms within 1,363 square feet of living space.
Newer appliances and flooring in the kitchen, an updated bathroom, laundry room and detached storage are just some of the attractive features of the home built in 1963.
Another Forest Hills home is for sale for $79,900 and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms within 1,316 square feet of living space.
The one-story house is located on Little John Drive and was built in 1977. The lot includes an abundance of shade trees.
Breaking It Down
Mature trees
One and two-story homes, basements
Jackson Hospital nearby
Wide streets
Neighborhood park, churches
Elementary school nearby
Directions: From downtown Montgomery, travel east on Interstate 85 and take the Ann Street exit. Take a left on to Ann Street and then a right on to Poplar Street. Follow Poplar Street while it turns into Chestnut Street and then Harrison Road. Take a left off Harrison Road just east of the cemetery on to Green Ridge Road to enter Forest Hills.