About Forest Hills

Forest Hills is an established Opelika neighborhood reached from the Oak Bowery Road area. Existing neighborhood information references generous indoor and outdoor spaces and proximity to a lake or water feature. Those characteristics can differ by property, so buyers should confirm the size, boundaries, water access, views, and other details for the individual home they are considering.

Established neighborhoods can include homes with different ages, construction styles, improvements, systems, and maintenance histories. Current listings and recent comparable sales provide a more useful view of the market than an older neighborhood-wide price description.

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Forest Hills Neighborhood Photo

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Location and Directions

From 10th Street in Opelika, continue as the road becomes Oak Bowery Road. Turn left onto Blackhawk Drive, then left onto Arrowhead Avenue and right onto Mockingbird Lane. Confirm the best route before visiting because road names, traffic patterns, and navigation directions can change.

Buyers should test the routes they expect to use for work, school, shopping, healthcare, downtown Opelika, Auburn, and I-85. Actual travel times depend on the property, destination, traffic, and time of day.

Homes, Lots, and Water Proximity

When a property is near a lake, pond, drainage area, or other water feature, determine whether the feature is public, private, association-owned, or located on another parcel. A water view does not necessarily include access or maintenance rights. Review surveys, plats, easements, flood information, drainage, and insurance considerations for the specific home.

For an established home, evaluate the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical system, foundation, windows, exterior materials, and prior improvements. The seller’s disclosures and a professional inspection can help identify items that deserve closer review.

What Buyers Should Verify

• Property boundaries, lot size, survey information, and recorded easements
• Any lake or water-feature ownership, access, maintenance, and use rights
• Drainage patterns, flood information, and insurance considerations
• Current property condition, major systems, updates, and repair history
• Applicable covenants, restrictions, association responsibilities, or architectural rules
• Utility providers and whether the property uses public sewer or a septic system
• School assignments verified directly with the appropriate school system
• Property taxes and active, pending, and recently sold comparable homes

Current Availability

Forest Hills may have periods with few or no active listings. The current homes-for-sale button above opens the MLS search, and a saved search can help you learn when another property becomes available. Laura can also help you compare Forest Hills with other Opelika neighborhoods based on home style, lot size, condition, location, and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Forest Hills located?

Forest Hills is an Opelika neighborhood accessed from the Oak Bowery Road area, including streets such as Blackhawk Drive, Arrowhead Avenue, and Mockingbird Lane.

Is Forest Hills near a lake?

Existing neighborhood information references a nearby lake or water feature. Buyers should verify the exact location, ownership, access rights, and responsibilities for an individual property.

How can I see current Forest Hills listings?

Use the current homes-for-sale button above or contact Laura for updated MLS information and comparable properties.

Laura Sellers is an Auburn REALTOR® and Associate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate — the official real estate partner of the Auburn Tigers.