Sell Your House With Tax Liens in Forest Hills, TN
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Market Snapshot: Forest Hills, TN
Latest available data from public sources. Updated .
Median Home Value
$1,413,100
Census ACS 2024
Median Sale Price
$4,350,000
Redfin
Days on Market
291 days
Redfin
Population
5,039
-11.2% since 2020
U.S. Census
Median Household Income
$250,001
Census ACS 2024
Sale-to-List Ratio
94.1%
Redfin
Active Inventory
21 homes
Redfin
Owner-Occupied
96.9%
Census ACS 2024
Price per Sq Ft
$689/sqft
Redfin
Recent Sales
1 homes
Redfin
Unemployment Rate
0.3%
BLS
Property Tax
$7,279/yr
Census ACS 2024
Median Age
49.2 years
Census ACS 2024
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Census ACS 2024
Avg. Commute
18 min
Census ACS 2024
| Metric | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,413,100 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Sale Price | $4,350,000 | — | Redfin |
| Days on Market | 291 days | — | Redfin |
| Population | 5,039 | -11.2% since 2020 | U.S. Census |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.1% | — | Redfin |
| Active Inventory | 21 homes | — | Redfin |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.9% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Price per Sq Ft | $689/sqft | — | Redfin |
| Recent Sales | 1 homes | — | Redfin |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.3% | — | BLS |
| Property Tax | $7,279/yr | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Age | 49.2 years | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Avg. Commute | 18 min | — | Census ACS 2024 |
Why Homeowners in Forest Hills Choose EasyOffer
The median home value in Forest Hills is $1,413,100 according to the U.S. Census. With 5,039 residents declining 11.2% since 2020. homes here sell in a median of 291 days with a 94.1% sale-to-list ratio. Forest Hills has unemployment at 0.3% (BLS), a poverty rate of 6.7%, median property taxes of $7,279/year (Census ACS). the median resident age is 49.2 years.
In Forest Hills, unpaid property taxes accrue interest and penalties that compound every month. When taxes remain delinquent, the county can file suit and seek a court order to sell your property at a tax auction. The opening bid at these auctions is the full delinquent amount plus penalties, interest, attorney fees, and court costs — meaning most properties sell for far below market value. After the sale, you may have a redemption period to reclaim the property by paying the purchase price plus interest, but most homeowners cannot afford this. You can pay the amount owed and dismiss the lawsuit at any time before the sale. Selling to EasyOffer before the auction lets you keep whatever equity remains above the tax debt rather than losing everything.
Forest Hills is a genuine luxury enclave - an incorporated city just south of Nashville, exclusively residential by ordinance, with homes on wooded one-to-two-acre lots and a median home value above $1.4 million. Turnover is very low and the market is slow by design, with luxury listings averaging well over 200 days to sell and trading below ask. For investors and motivated-seller outreach this is a thin, high-dollar market driven by estates, downsizing, and inherited property rather than volume.
We also serve property owners in nearby Brentwood, Brentwood Estates, Nashville, and throughout Tennessee.
Serving Forest Hills and Surrounding Areas
Forest Hills grew from 18th-century farmland into a preferred area for country estates in the 1920s, and incorporated as its own city in 1957, keeping its charter after Nashville-Davidson's 1963 consolidation.
Neighborhoods We Serve
Otter Creek Road area
An exclusive estate corridor where wooded multi-acre properties regularly trade above $5 million, among the most expensive addresses in metro Nashville.
Chickering Hills and Chickering Valley
Subdivisions developed in the 1950s with classic mid-century brick ranches on generous lots, now commanding well over $1 million.
Hillsboro Pike estate corridor
Larger estates built in the 1920s and 1930s along Hillsboro Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard, set on private wooded acreage.
Notable Landmarks
McCrory-Mayfield House, a circa-1798 log dwelling on the National Register of Historic Places and the city's oldest building · Radnor Lake State Natural Area, bordering the city · Warner Parks, bordering the city's west side
Major Employers
Forest Hills is exclusively residential by ordinance and has no commercial development or businesses within its limits. · Residents rely on adjacent Green Hills, a major Nashville retail and employment district just north of the city. · Major area employers such as Vanderbilt University and HCA Healthcare are a short drive away in Nashville.
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Getting Around Forest Hills
Forest Hills is served by Hillsboro Pike (US-431) and Old Hickory Boulevard, with Interstate 440 and I-65 a short drive north; there is no transit or rail within the city, and BNA airport is about 20-25 minutes away.
Natural Hazard Awareness
Forest Hills faces localized flash-flood risk along its creeks and steep wooded terrain, and sits in Middle Tennessee's tornado-prone region with moderate seismic exposure tied to the New Madrid fault zone.
Recent Developments
- •Forest Hills' luxury market remained very high-priced through 2024-2025, with the median sale price climbing into the multimillion-dollar range and estate properties on the market for extended periods.
- •A 2024 court ruling found Confederate-themed street names in Forest Hills were not protected by historic-preservation law, allowing the city to consider renaming them.
What Our Sellers Say
“My mom passed and I inherited her place in Antioch. It needed a ton of work and I live out of state so I couldn't deal with contractors or showings. They came out, looked at it, and had a number for me the next day. We closed in 9 days. The whole thing was so much easier than I expected.”
Inherited Property
“Honestly I was skeptical at first because I'd heard horror stories about cash buyers lowballing people. But they explained exactly how they came up with the number and it was fair. We were behind on payments and they got everything done in a week. No last-minute changes, no surprises at closing.”
Avoided Foreclosure
“My husband got transferred to Dallas and we had about three weeks to figure out the house. A friend told us about EasyOffer. They gave us a cash offer that same afternoon and worked around our move date. We closed 11 days later without having to do a single showing or open house.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell my house with unpaid property taxes in TN?
Yes. The delinquent taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing. The title company ensures the county is made whole and the lien is released.
How long before the county auctions my property for unpaid taxes?
In Tennessee, the timeline from delinquency to tax sale varies by county. Some counties begin the process after one year of unpaid taxes, while others wait longer. Either way, acting sooner protects more of your equity.
What if the back taxes are more than my house is worth?
In rare cases where tax debt exceeds equity, we can still help. We evaluate the full picture and may be able to negotiate with the county on penalties and interest.
Will I owe capital gains tax if I sell with delinquent property taxes?
Capital gains tax is based on your sale price versus your cost basis, not on whether you had unpaid property taxes. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
What happens if a tax lien has already been sold on my property?
Even if a tax lien certificate has been sold to a third-party investor, you can still sell the property. The lien holder is paid off at closing, just like any other encumbrance.
Can I sell if I owe both property taxes and mortgage payments?
Yes. Both the mortgage balance and the delinquent taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing. We handle properties with multiple liens regularly.