Forest Hill

Forest Hill’s history developed as a crossroads village in the 19th century, growing significantly with the arrival of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad (Ma & Pa Railroad) in 1880. The railroad connected the community to larger markets and played a central role in its early economic development until service ended in 1958. Forest Hill offers a quiet, residential lifestyle that blends suburban comfort with rural charm. Housing consists primarily of single-family homes, many on larger lots, with neighborhoods designed to preserve natural surroundings and privacy. Neighborhoods are family-oriented with residents often commuting to Bel Air, Baltimore or Aberdeen Proving Ground.


The historic core remains a defining element of Forest Hill’s identity today and is frequently described as peaceful, scenic, and well suited for families seeking space and community connection.

park bench overlooking a swamp on  a sunny day

Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $478K
Lowest Price $1.7K
Highest Price $1.8M
Total Listings 77
Avg. Days On Market 79
Avg. Price/SQFT $212

Property Types (active listings)


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4711 Foxhall Cres Nw, WASHINGTON

$11,000

4711 Foxhall Cres Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,490 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # DCDC2287126

Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington

New
4122 Terrace St #a 1st Fl, PHILADELPHIA

$1,300

4122 Terrace St #a 1st Fl, PHILADELPHIA

1 Bed 1 Bath 589 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # PAPH2678942

Real of Pennsylvania

New
2731 S Walter Reed Dr #c, ARLINGTON

$2,300

2731 S Walter Reed Dr #c, ARLINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 755 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # VAAR2080796

Keller Williams Capital Properties

New
4003 Oakford Ave, BALTIMORE

$2,595

4003 Oakford Ave, BALTIMORE

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,504 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # MDBA2234152

Realty ONE Group Excellence

New
232 S Newkirk St, BALTIMORE

$2,650

232 S Newkirk St, BALTIMORE

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,600 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # MDBA2234150

Weaver Realty, LLC

New
N/A, TOWSON

$3,100

N/A, TOWSON

3 Beds 4 Baths 1,944 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # MDBC2178142

Cummings & Co. Realtors

New
23073 Weybridge Sq, BROADLANDS

$3,100

23073 Weybridge Sq, BROADLANDS

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 1,854 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # VALO2138096

AMPLUS REALTY, LLC.

New
3421 Memorial St, ALEXANDRIA

$3,800

3421 Memorial St, ALEXANDRIA

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,782 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # VAFX2345330

Keller Williams Capital Properties

New
1119 Rittenour Rd #c, EDINBURG

$1,100

1119 Rittenour Rd #c, EDINBURG

2 Beds 1 Bath 976 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # VASH2015892

Johnston and Rhodes Real Estate

New
9441 Chadburn Pl, GAITHERSBURG

$2,261

9441 Chadburn Pl, GAITHERSBURG

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,083 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # MDMC2259356

Noahs' Preferred Properties Mgt Co.

New
416 N 5th St, MILLVILLE

$1,800

416 N 5th St, MILLVILLE

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,008 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # NJCB2033306

Century 21 Reilly Realtors

New
2624 Ashland Ave, BALTIMORE

$2,195

2624 Ashland Ave, BALTIMORE

3 Beds 2 Baths 0 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # MDBA2234138

JS Realty LLC

Location

Forest Hill is a unincorporated community in Harford County, Maryland located north of the town of Bel Air. The community is centered around the intersection of Maryland Route 24 and Jarrettsville Road, providing convenient access to regional employment centers and shopping areas.

Lifestyle & Recreation

Forest Hill offers a quiet, residential lifestyle that blends suburban comfort with rural charm. Housing consists primarily of singlefamily homes, many on larger lots, with neighborhoods designed to preserve natural surroundings and privacy. Easy access to nearby natural attractions such as Rocks State Park and Gunpowder Falls State Park, offering hiking, fishing, and scenic overlooks

Education & Services

Education in Forest Hill’s provided through Harford County Public Schools (HCPS), a countywide public school system serving students from elementary through high school. The community is home to several elementary schools, with students progressing to nearby middle and high schools that offer a range of academic, career focused, and extracurricular programs. HCPS emphasizes quality instruction, student achievement, and community involvement, supporting Forest Hill’s reputation as a family friendly suburban community with access to strong public education resources.

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