Forest Hills, Tampa, FL. A straight answer from licensed MLS data: what buyers actually paid in the last 6 months, how fast, at what share of asking — and how much is for sale today. Updated September 9, 2026.
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SELLER'S WINDOW
Over the last 6 months in Forest Hills (Tampa), buyers paid a median 96% of the original asking price and 50% of sellers cut price before finding their buyer; 1 is on the market today and 2 are already under contract. This is a seller's window — well-priced houses go under contract in about 62 days. Little leverage: come with your strongest offer and clean terms.
1for sale now
2under contract
8sold · 6 mo
0.7months of inventory
62days to contract
$780,000median sold
$387per sq ft
97%of asking
96%of original ask
25% closed at or above the final list price · 50% cut price before selling · 13% went under contract within 14 days · median 96% of the original asking price
Questions buyers in Forest Hills ask
Is now a good time to buy a house in Forest Hills?
Over the last 6 months in Forest Hills (Tampa), buyers paid a median 96% of the original asking price and 50% of sellers cut price before finding their buyer; 1 is on the market today and 2 are already under contract. This is a seller's window — well-priced houses go under contract in about 62 days. Little leverage: come with your strongest offer and clean terms.
How much under asking are buyers paying in Forest Hills?
The median closed sale went for 96% of the original asking price (97% of the final list price after 50% of sellers cut); 25% still sold at or above the final list.
How much competition will I face in Forest Hills?
The median house went under contract in 62 days and 13% were gone within two weeks; inventory stands at about 0.7 months.
What do houses cost in Forest Hills?
The median closed price over the last 6 months was $780,000 (about 387 per square foot), across 8 sales.
How many houses are for sale in Forest Hills right now?
As of September 9, 2026, 1 is for sale today and 2 are under contract.
What should I offer on a home in Forest Hills?
That depends on the specific home — its condition, market time, and the closings around it. Ari Abdi pulls those numbers before you write the offer; send your details above.
Before you offer, I'll pull the actual closings around the home you're watching — what comparable buyers really paid, how long it sat, and how much leverage you have. No obligation, no pressure.