
$315,000 $121/sqft
425 Roberts Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
5 bd · 2 ba · 2,605 sqft · 1953 · 13 d ago
Forest Hills has the feel of a long-established Salisbury neighborhood where brick ranches, mature trees, and generous yards set the tone.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Forest Hills, Salisbury
Forest Hills has the feel of a long-established Salisbury neighborhood where brick ranches, mature trees, and generous yards set the tone. Many homes here date to the 1950s, and that mid-century character still shows up in the hardwood floors, fireplaces, front porches, and practical layouts that appear again and again. The streets feel settled rather than flashy, with a mix of updated interiors and original details that give the area its personality.
"Classic homes, deep roots, and a location that keeps daily errands close at hand."
Single-family homes are the rule in Forest Hills, and the architecture leans toward traditional ranch forms with basements, carports or garages, and covered outdoor spaces. Brick exteriors are common, and a few homes have been thoroughly renovated with granite counters, newer windows, updated baths, and finished lower levels. The basement is a defining feature here; many homes use that space for rec rooms, storage, extra bedrooms, or flexible living areas. Lot sizes are generally comfortable, and the landscape often includes fenced backyards, mature trees, and room for patios, decks, and garden spaces.
Forest Hills is tied closely to everyday Salisbury conveniences. Listings point to easy access to shopping, dining, parks, greenway trails, colleges, hospitals, the VA Hospital, coffee shops, restaurants, hardware stores, the arts district, the theater district, the library, and churches. The Salisbury Greenway is a standout nearby feature, and some homes sit within walking distance of the playground and walking trail. Forest Hills Park also comes up as a nearby destination, reinforcing the neighborhood’s connection to outdoor time and neighborhood recreation.
"It’s a neighborhood where the greenway, the park, and downtown stops all fit naturally into the day."
Forest Hills sits just outside historic downtown Salisbury, with several remarks calling out quick access to the city center and major highways, including Interstate 85. The neighborhood is also described as minutes from the hospital and the VA, which adds to its practical centrality. School references in the listings point to the Rowan-Salisbury School System, with Knox Middle and Salisbury High associated with the community; elementary school information is listed as unspecified. For a local frame of reference, this is the kind of Salisbury address that keeps you close to downtown streets, the greenway, medical services, and the city’s everyday destinations without leaving the established residential core.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Salisbury
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39 recently sold in Forest Hills, Salisbury
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mar 20 2026 | $226,500 | 52 | 1,493 sq ft | 100.7% | $152 |
| | May 16 2025 | $319,777 | 67 | 2,525 sq ft | 100.0% | $127 |
| | Feb 25 2025 | $210,000 | 43 | 1,601 sq ft | 95.9% | $131 |
| | Dec 6 2024 | $140,000 | 52 | 2,080 sq ft | 77.8% | $67 |
| | Apr 10 2024 | $256,800 | 40 | 2,188 sq ft | 103.1% | $117 |
| | Dec 8 2023 | $129,000 | 73 | 2,088 sq ft | 103.3% | $62 |
| | Jul 26 2023 | $225,000 | 35 | 1,700 sq ft | 107.1% | $132 |
| | Mar 28 2023 | $290,900 | 23 | 1,710 sq ft | 101.7% | $170 |
| | Apr 27 2022 | $248,000 | 68 | 1,986 sq ft | 91.9% | $125 |
| | Mar 23 2022 | $185,000 | 32 | 1,210 sq ft | 108.9% | $153 |
| | Oct 27 2020 | $164,000 | 56 | 2,502 sq ft | 96.5% | $66 |
| | Sep 23 2020 | $170,000 | 41 | 1,416 sq ft | 105.3% | $120 |
| | Jul 9 2020 | $135,000 | 35 | 1,699 sq ft | 93.1% | $79 |
| | Jun 12 2020 | $166,000 | 50 | 1,858 sq ft | 100.7% | $89 |
| | Aug 13 2019 | $110,000 | 81 | 1,204 sq ft | 100.0% | $91 |
| | Mar 29 2019 | $146,000 | 59 | 1,992 sq ft | 98.0% | $73 |
| | Nov 26 2018 | $177,000 | 103 | 3,020 sq ft | 98.6% | $59 |
| | Oct 30 2018 | $175,000 | 80 | 2,728 sq ft | 97.2% | $64 |
| | Dec 11 2017 | $109,500 | 62 | 1,533 sq ft | 84.3% | $71 |
| | Dec 6 2017 | $109,500 | 57 | 1,533 sq ft | 84.3% | $71 |
| | Jul 24 2017 | $78,000 | 25 | 2,992 sq ft | 104.0% | $26 |
| | Apr 10 2017 | $160,000 | 52 | 2,792 sq ft | 97.9% | $57 |
| | Apr 10 2017 | $160,000 | 52 | 2,156 sq ft | 97.9% | $74 |
| | Jan 27 2017 | $107,900 | 125 | 2,288 sq ft | 100.0% | $47 |
| | Jan 6 2017 | $103,500 | 79 | 1,895 sq ft | 90.0% | $55 |
| | Apr 28 2016 | $70,000 | 44 | 1,578 sq ft | 92.2% | $44 |
| | Apr 8 2016 | $110,000 | 241 | 1,344 sq ft | 91.7% | $82 |
| | Mar 22 2016 | $103,000 | 204 | 2,400 sq ft | 101.0% | $43 |
| | Mar 22 2016 | $103,000 | 203 | 1,200 sq ft | 101.0% | $86 |
| | Jul 25 2014 | $72,000 | 297 | 1,326 sq ft | 90.3% | $54 |
| | Jul 25 2014 | $72,000 | 297 | 1,326 sq ft | 90.3% | $54 |
| | Oct 21 2013 | $88,500 | 204 | 1,946 sq ft | 94.1% | $45 |
| | Oct 21 2013 | $88,500 | 204 | 1,352 sq ft | 94.1% | $65 |
| | Oct 4 2013 | $125,000 | 144 | 2,187 sq ft | 96.2% | $57 |
| | Oct 4 2013 | $125,000 | 144 | 1,574 sq ft | 96.2% | $79 |
| | May 10 2013 | $77,000 | 220 | 2,026 sq ft | 93.8% | $38 |
| | May 9 2013 | $77,000 | 219 | 1,284 sq ft | 93.8% | $60 |
| | Apr 18 2013 | $135,000 | 167 | 2,412 sq ft | 96.8% | $56 |
| | Apr 18 2013 | $135,000 | 167 | 2,410 sq ft | 96.8% | $56 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Forest Hills, Salisbury
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
The Forest Hills real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 58 days. With 1 active listing and 1 home sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.