Lake Forest Market Report
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$1,200,000*
Median Price
$1,173,200*
Avg Price
$352*
Avg $/sqft
$551,000
Low
$1,725,000
High
5
Sales (12mo)
~343*
Homesites
~1.5%*
Annual Turnover
* Pricing excludes 0 townhome sales to reflect single-family home values. All sales are included in the sales count.
$1,069,000
Median Assessed
$14,814
Est. Annual Tax
$1,234
Est. Monthly Tax
$1.3858
Rate per $100
89.1%
Assessment-to-Sale
Land 41% — $435,000
Building 59% — $598,700
Orange County $0.8598 + Chapel Hill $0.526 = $1.3858 per $100
Data source: Orange County Public Records · Generated live · Prepared by Costello Real Estate & Investments Triangle, LLC
Avg $/sqft — 12-Month Trend
Location
Recent Sales
| Address | Price | Sqft | $/sqft | Year Built | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1222 HOMESTEAD RD | $551,000 | 2960 | $186 | 1959 | 2026-02-25 |
| 9437 CHERRYVALE LN | $1,200,000 | 4420 | $271 | 1994 | 2025-12-14 |
| 203 OLD FRANKLIN GROVE DR | $1,725,000 | 3196 | $540 | 1969 | 2025-09-29 |
| 800 SHADYLAWN DR | $1,400,000 | 2928 | $478 | 1962 | 2025-08-19 |
| 609 BROOKVIEW DR | $990,000 | 3480 | $284 | 1970 | 2025-07-23 |
Explore the Area
About This Neighborhood
26 public · 13 private within 5 mi Grades from NC DPI (2024)
Public Schools
| School | Grades | NC Grade | Enrollment | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Hills Elementary | PK-5 | B | 340 | 0.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
78/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 56%
Black 14%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 8%
Two+ 11%
|
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| Phillips Middle | 6-8 | B | 609 | 0.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
72/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 45%
Black 16%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 19%
Two+ 8%
|
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| Ephesus Elementary | PK-5 | C | 381 | 1.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
69/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 50%
Black 15%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 13%
Two+ 8%
|
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| East Chapel Hill High | 9-12 | A | 1447 | 1.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
16:1
Performance Score
87/100
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 49%
Black 11%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 20%
Two+ 8%
|
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| Smith Middle | 6-8 | B | 768 | 2.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
75/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 46%
Black 11%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 20%
Two+ 8%
|
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| Northside Elementary | PK-5 | C | 395 | 2.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
57/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 46%
Black 22%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 13%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Seawell Elementary | PK-5 | B | 491 | 2.3 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
80/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 34%
Black 15%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 29%
Two+ 11%
|
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| Chapel Hill High | 9-12 | A | 1597 | 2.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
16:1
Performance Score
85/100
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 53%
Black 11%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 13%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Glenwood Elementary | K-5 | B | 433 | 2.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
15:1
Performance Score
84/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 37%
Black 8%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 33%
Two+ 17%
|
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| Rashkis Elementary | PK-5 | B | 427 | 2.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
11:1
Performance Score
71/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 36%
Black 22%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 22%
Two+ 8%
|
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| Creekside Elementary | K-5 | D | 543 | 2.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
52/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
D
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 35%
Black 21%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 4%
Two+ 10%
|
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| Ignite Online Academy | K-12 | D | 467 | 2.6 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
50/100
Math Grade
F
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 14%
Black 55%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 1%
Two+ 10%
|
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| UNC Hospital School | PK-13 | — | — | 2.7 mi |
|
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| Carrboro Elementary | PK-5 | C | 501 | 2.9 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
67/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
C
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 56%
Black 3%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 4%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Phoenix Academy High | 8-12 | — | 25 | 3.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
2:1
Student Demographics
White 12%
Black 56%
Hispanic 20%
Two+ 12%
|
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| Virtual Academy School | 9-12 | B | 39 | 3.2 mi |
|
Performance Score
70/100
Student Demographics
White 26%
Black 46%
Hispanic 18%
Two+ 8%
|
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| Sherwood Githens Middle | 6-8 | C | 763 | 3.2 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
15:1
Performance Score
59/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 26%
Black 30%
Hispanic 34%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
|
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| FPG Elementary | PK-5 | C | 528 | 3.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
14:1
Performance Score
63/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
C
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 37%
Black 5%
Hispanic 52%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
|
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| McDougle Middle | 6-8 | B | 752 | 3.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
71/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 55%
Black 9%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 4%
Two+ 7%
|
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| McDougle Elementary | PK-5 | B | 489 | 3.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
77/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 57%
Black 15%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 5%
Two+ 7%
|
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| Morris Grove Elementary | K-5 | A | 421 | 3.9 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
85/100
Math Grade
A
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Exceeded
Student Demographics
White 61%
Black 6%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 13%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Culbreth Middle | 6-8 | C | 656 | 4.0 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
13:1
Performance Score
65/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
B
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 50%
Black 11%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 7%
Two+ 7%
|
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| Forest View Elementary | K-5 | C | 640 | 4.1 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
56/100
Math Grade
C
Reading Grade
D
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 33%
Black 20%
Hispanic 36%
Asian 5%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Carrboro High | 9-12 | B | 870 | 4.4 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
15:1
Performance Score
79/100
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 54%
Black 9%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 4%
Two+ 7%
|
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| C E Jordan High | 9-12 | C | 2040 | 4.5 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
18:1
Performance Score
65/100
Growth
NotMet
Student Demographics
White 30%
Black 28%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 4%
Two+ 6%
|
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| Scroggs Elementary | PK-5 | B | 392 | 4.7 mi |
|
Student:Teacher
12:1
Performance Score
74/100
Math Grade
B
Reading Grade
B
Growth
Met
Student Demographics
White 53%
Black 15%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 9%
Two+ 10%
|
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Private Schools
| School | Distance |
|---|---|
| MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL | 1.1 mi |
| MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 2.2 mi |
| ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL | 2.6 mi |
| FIVE OAKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | 3.0 mi |
| TRINITY SCHOOL OF DURHAM & CHAPEL HILL | 3.4 mi |
| EMERSON WALDORF SCHOOL | 3.8 mi |
| CRESSET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | 4.2 mi |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY | 4.4 mi |
| HOPE CREEK ACADEMY | 4.4 mi |
| HILL LEARNING CENTER | 4.4 mi |
| CAROLINA FRIENDS SCHOOL | 4.6 mi |
| DURHAM ACADEMY | 4.6 mi |
| DURHAM ACADEMY | 4.7 mi |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) · NC Dept. of Public Instruction
Population
4,703
Median Age
37.7
Median HH Income
$95,677
Per Capita Income
$69,266
Median Home Value
$616,500
Median Rent
$1,734/mo
Homeownership
52.6%
Vacancy Rate
2.4%
Bachelor's+
85.5%
Work From Home
36.8%
Mean Commute
20.7 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates (Tract 37135011902). Data reflects the surrounding census tract, which may extend beyond this neighborhood.
School
- Estes Hills Elementary School 0.5 mi
- Phillips Middle School 0.6 mi
- East Chapel Hill High School 1.4 mi
- Ephesus Elementary School 1.4 mi
- Northside School 2.2 mi
Restaurant
- Red Pepper 0.8 mi
- Clean Juice 0.8 mi
- Twisted Noodles 0.8 mi
- Il Palio 0.9 mi
- Living Kitchen 0.9 mi
Grocery
- Whole Foods Market 0.8 mi
- ALDI 0.9 mi
- Trader Joe's 0.9 mi
- Mariakakis Fine Food & Wine 1.0 mi
- Food Lion 1.0 mi
Medical
- Medfirst 0.9 mi
- Walgreens 0.9 mi
- CVS Pharmacy 2.2 mi
- CVS Pharmacy 2.4 mi
- Walgreens 2.6 mi
Park
- Pritchard Park 0.7 mi
- North Forest Hills Park 0.9 mi
- Community Center Park 1.2 mi
- Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery 1.4 mi
- Ephesus Park 1.5 mi
Shopping
- Target 2.4 mi
- Marshalls 2.5 mi
This report is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional real estate advice. Data reflects recent sales from Orange County public records and may contain inaccuracies. Always consult a licensed real estate professional before making buying or selling decisions. Prepared by Costello Real Estate & Investments Triangle, LLC.
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