We Buy Houses in Forest Hills, TN
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How Does Selling Your House for Cash Work?
Three steps: tell us about the property, get a fair cash offer within 24 hours, and pick your closing date — anywhere from 7 to 60 days out. No repairs, no showings, no fees, and up to $10,000 advanced to you before closing — yours to keep if we back out.
Here's how we buy houses in Forest Hills — three simple steps:
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Forest Hills property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle paperwork and pay all closing costs.
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Forest Hills property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle paperwork and pay all closing costs.
What's the Housing Market Like in 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 Do Homeowners in Forest Hills Choose EasyOffer?
Homes in Forest Hills are worth $1,413,100 on average, but the market has slowed down. Houses are sitting longer, which means more waiting and more price cuts if you list the traditional way.
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.
Forest Hills has one of the highest costs of living in Tennessee, driven almost entirely by multimillion-dollar home values; the city has no commercial tax base, and Tennessee levies no state income tax.
We buy houses in Forest Hills, Tennessee — no matter what shape they're in. Bad roof? Old kitchen? Foundation problems? It doesn't matter. We make our offer based on the house as it is right now. You don't spend a dime on repairs. We cover all closing costs and close on your schedule.
We also serve homeowners in nearby Brentwood, Brentwood Estates, Nashville, and throughout Tennessee.
Where Do We Buy Houses Near Forest Hills?
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.
Top Schools
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.”
Job Relocation
What Tennessee Sellers Should Know Before a Cash Sale
Tennessee's transaction costs are low compared with most states. The state recordation transfer tax is $0.37 per $100 of the sale price or property value (about 0.37%), under T.C.A. 67-4-409 — and under the statute it is paid by the grantee (the buyer) — the buyer typically pays it, not the seller. There is no separate state or local documentary transfer tax on top of that. In a direct cash sale, sellers commonly pay no agent commission at all, which is where the largest traditional cost (often 5-6%) disappears.
The Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure Act (T.C.A. 66-5-201 and following) requires most home sellers to give buyers a written condition disclosure. But the law has meaningful exceptions: T.C.A. 66-5-209 exempts categories such as court-ordered transfers, foreclosure-related transfers, and transfers by estate fiduciaries, and the Act also lets a seller provide a disclaimer instead of a disclosure when the buyer agrees — the classic as-is sale. Experienced investors buy as-is routinely and expect problems, so a Tennessee seller with a house that would scare retail buyers does not have to fix it or paper over it. Honesty still matters: intentionally concealing a known defect can create liability regardless of the form used.
Taxes on your proceeds are simpler in Tennessee than almost anywhere: there is no state income tax, so the state takes nothing from your gain. Federal capital gains rules still apply, but if the home was your primary residence for at least two of the last five years, you can typically exclude up to $250,000 of gain ($500,000 for a married couple) from federal tax. Investment properties follow different rules, including depreciation recapture — worth a conversation with a tax professional before closing.
One caution about the cash-buyer market: Tennessee permits real estate wholesaling — where an operator puts your house under contract and then assigns that contract to someone else — provided proper disclosures are made. A wholesaler's offer is only as solid as the end buyer they can find, and deals can collapse late. Before signing, ask any buyer directly: Are you purchasing this property yourself, and can you show proof of funds? EasyOffer makes offers as a direct buyer. Whoever you sell to, verify the earnest money is real, the closing date is in writing, and the contract has no escape clauses you do not understand — a real estate attorney can review a contract for a modest flat fee.
Who pays the transfer tax when selling a house in Tennessee?
Tennessee's recordation transfer tax is $0.37 per $100 of the price or value (about 0.37%), and by custom the buyer typically pays it when the deed is recorded. Sellers in a direct cash sale often pay little in transaction costs beyond any mortgage payoff and prorated taxes.
Can I sell my Tennessee house as-is without a disclosure form?
In many cases, yes. The Residential Property Disclosure Act allows a disclaimer in place of a full disclosure when the buyer agrees, and T.C.A. 66-5-209 exempts several transfer types entirely, such as court-ordered, foreclosure-related, and estate fiduciary transfers. Investor buyers routinely accept as-is sales. Deliberately hiding a known defect can still create liability, so be straightforward.
Will Tennessee tax the money I make selling my house?
No. Tennessee has no state income tax, so the state takes nothing from your sale proceeds. Only federal capital gains tax can apply, and the primary-residence exclusion (up to $250,000 single / $500,000 married, if you meet the two-of-five-year ownership and use tests) wipes out the federal tax for most homeowners. Check investment-property situations with a tax professional.
How do I know a cash buyer is legitimate?
Ask three things: Are you buying the property yourself or assigning the contract? Can you show proof of funds? What is your earnest money and closing date, in writing? Tennessee allows contract wholesaling with proper disclosure, so it is fair to ask exactly who will be at the closing table. A direct buyer with verifiable funds and a firm date is the lower-risk option.
This section is general information about Tennessee law, not legal advice. Statutes and timelines change; consult a licensed Tennessee attorney about your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to sell a house in Forest Hills, TN?
On the open market, homes in Forest Hills take a median of 291 days to sell (Redfin). With EasyOffer, you can receive a cash offer within 24 hours and close in as few as 7 days — no showings, no buyer financing delays, no waiting.
Can I sell my house as-is in Forest Hills?
Yes. We buy houses in Forest Hills in any condition — no repairs, cleaning, or renovations needed. Foundation issues, roof damage, outdated interiors, code violations — we make our offer based on the property's current state so you never spend a dime getting it ready.
How much is my house worth in Forest Hills, TN?
The median home value in Forest Hills is $1,413,100 (Census ACS 2024). Your home's actual value depends on its specific condition, location, and comparable sales. Submit your address for a personalized cash offer.
Can I sell my house without a realtor in Forest Hills?
Yes. EasyOffer buys houses directly — no realtor, no listing, no commissions. You save 5-6% in agent fees, pay zero closing costs, and avoid months of showings. We handle everything from offer to closing.
What are closing costs when selling a house in TN?
When selling through a traditional agent in Tennessee, closing costs typically run 2-5% of the sale price on top of 5-6% in realtor commissions. With EasyOffer, you pay zero closing costs and zero commissions. The cash offer we make is the amount you receive.
How do cash home buyers in Forest Hills determine offer price?
We evaluate your property based on its current condition, location in Forest Hills, recent comparable sales, and estimated repair costs. Our offers typically range from 70-85% of after-repair market value — competitive when you factor in zero fees, zero repairs, and a guaranteed close within days.