Custom home builder in Forest Hills
Wooded acreage, minutes from everything.
Forest Hills sits between Belle Meade and Green Hills — a small, mostly residential city known for wooded acreage, winding roads, and a level of privacy that's hard to find this close to town. Many lots back up to Percy Warner Park or run along Tyne Boulevard, giving families real space without sacrificing a short drive to downtown or the airport. There's no through-traffic and no retail corridor here, which suits buyers trading a bigger house in the suburbs for genuine privacy close in. It's a quiet build environment, and the homes built here tend to disappear into the tree line rather than announce themselves from the street.
In Forest Hills, custom builds typically land in the $1.5M–$2.75M design-led range, though the neighborhood's larger wooded lots can carry an estate-scale build when the site calls for it.
Homes in Forest Hills
Nothing in Forest Hillsis under contract at the moment — schedule a consult and we’ll walk you through what’s coming next in the area.
Common questions about building in Forest Hills
What does a custom home cost in Forest Hills?
Custom builds in Forest Hills typically run $1.5M–$3.5M depending on lot size and scope — the wooded acreage can support a bigger home than the neighborhood's quiet reputation suggests. A short conversation about your lot gets you a real range fast.
Does May build on owner lots in Forest Hills?
Yes. Forest Hills lots are often held by a family for years before they build, so client-owned land is common here. We also identify and acquire lots directly; in both cases, we start with a site walk to confirm what the acreage and setbacks actually allow.
Which schools serve Forest Hills?
School zoning changes by address, even within Forest Hills, so we don't publish specific assignments here. It's one of the first things we confirm during a lot review — ask us during a consult and we'll walk through what serves your specific street.