Forest Hills
Quiet, mature and residential, with older lake homes, newer construction and more breathing room than many compact lake subdivisions.
Overview
An established, wooded subdivision on the east side of Lake Livingston between Onalaska and Livingston, with multiple sections and private lake access.
Community vibe
Quiet, mature and residential, with older lake homes, newer construction and more breathing room than many compact lake subdivisions.
Waterfront / lake access
Direct Lake Livingston location; Forest Hills Section 1 provides a private park with sandy-beach and boat-ramp access.
Typical homes and lot sizes
A mix of 1970s-era lake homes, remodeled houses, newer builds and vacant lots. Lots commonly range from roughly 0.25 acre to 1+ acre; some waterfront/combined properties are larger.
HOA / POA
Section-specific POA structure rather than one simple countywide page. Confirm whether the parcel is in Forest Hills Section 1 or another section and obtain that association's resale documents.
Amenities
Private lakefront park, sandy beach and boat ramp in Section 1; other common-area access may vary by section.
Distance to Livingston
Approximately 10–14 miles / about 15–22 minutes.
Grocery / healthcare proximity
Roughly between Livingston and Onalaska, giving access to both; major shopping and St. Luke's hospital are in Livingston.
School district
Onalaska ISD is shown for multiple current Forest Hills addresses; verify exact parcel boundaries.
Internet availability
Address-specific; check wired/fixed-wireless providers. Wooded larger lots may require more installation planning than in-town service.
Utilities
Sam Houston EC is typical for electricity. Water provider and sewer/septic vary by section/property; verify taps, septic and trash arrangements.
Boat ramps / marina access
Section 1 private boat ramp and sandy-beach access; confirm eligibility and keys/stickers for other Forest Hills sections.
Restrictions
Recorded deed restrictions apply and differ by section. Review building, use, parking and maintenance requirements with the correct POA.
What still needs checking
High for Section 1; medium for blanket statements across all Forest Hills sections.
Sources
Everything above traces back to these.
- www.foresthillssection1.org/ Association / community primary source
- www.remaxlakelivingston.com/forest-hills/ Live real-estate / MLS source
- www.texasally.com/neighborhoods/polk/onalaska/hoas/forest-hills-property-owner Supporting source
Before you buy here
Confirm the school district at the parcel level with the district itself, not from a mailing address. Get a resale certificate for any HOA or POA rather than relying on a listing. Check broadband at the specific address. For waterfront, review the survey, flood zone, elevation certificate and any dock or bulkhead permits.