Question 1

Where is Forest Highlands?

Accepted Answer

Forest Highlands is a private, gated golf community in Flagstaff, Arizona, set at roughly 7,000 feet in the ponderosa pine forest of northern Arizona — about two hours north of Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Question 2

What is the Forest Highlands lifestyle like?

Accepted Answer

Established in 1986, Forest Highlands is known for its private club lifestyle: two championship golf courses (the Canyon and the Meadow), dining, pools, fitness, racquet sports, trails, fishing ponds, and cool summer living in the pines — average summer highs stay in the 70s while the desert routinely climbs past 100°F.

Question 3

What kinds of homes are for sale in Forest Highlands?

Accepted Answer

The community offers custom mountain homes, cabins, and homesites, including properties on or near the Canyon and Meadow courses. Current Forest Highlands listings appear on the Homes for Sale page of this site, updated from the MLS.

Question 4

Is Forest Highlands a good second-home community?

Accepted Answer

Yes — most owners choose Forest Highlands as a mountain retreat to complement a primary residence elsewhere. It is a long-standing summer escape for Phoenix and Scottsdale homeowners, with the Valley roughly two hours away by car.

Question 5

Who should I contact about buying or selling in Forest Highlands?

Accepted Answer

The Forest Highlands team at RETSY — an exclusive Forbes Global Properties brokerage and the official real estate broker of Forest Highlands. Request a home valuation or reach the team through the contact page on this site.

Meet the Forest Highlands Real Estate Team