Forest Ridge Davie FL: Neighborhood Guide for Buyers
What is the Forest Ridge community in Davie, Florida like for buyers?
Forest Ridge in Davie, Florida is a Mediterranean style residential community of nine distinct sub neighborhoods spanning ZIP 33328 primarily, with parcels also reaching into 33324, 33325, 33330, and 33314. The community sits adjacent to the Pine Island Ridge nature preserve with a central lake supporting boating, canoeing, and kayaking. Homes were built in the 1980s and 1990s with barrel tile roofs and stucco exteriors. The median sale price over the last 12 months runs near $729,000 per market aggregator data as of May 2026.
Forest Ridge is one of Davie’s signature mid-tier communities. It pulls buyers who want established Mediterranean architecture, a central lake, golf course adjacency, and an HOA structure that maintains the neighborhood character without the premium pricing of the western luxury enclaves. The rest of this post walks the nine sub neighborhoods, the architecture and price band, the amenity package, and what buyers should verify before going under contract.
The nine sub neighborhoods inside Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge is a planned community organized into nine sub neighborhoods, each with its own character and price band.
The sub neighborhoods include Old Orchard, Southern Orchard, North Orchard, Arborwood, Lake Park, Oak Park, Oak Grove, Chapel Hill, and the original Forest Ridge core. Lake Park and the Orchard sub neighborhoods sit closest to the central lake. Chapel Hill and Oak Grove sit on the perimeter near the Pine Island Ridge nature preserve. Pricing varies meaningfully across the sub neighborhoods based on lot size, lake adjacency, and home age. Per market aggregator data, the median sale price across the broader Forest Ridge runs near $729,000 over the last 12 months. Specific sub neighborhood pricing should be verified against current MLS inventory and the Broward County Property Appraiser records before any offer.
The HOA structure also varies by sub neighborhood. Most carry monthly or quarterly dues that fund common ground maintenance, community amenities, and the central lake. The dues package is typically heavier than the open-corridor western Davie acreage neighborhoods and lighter than the gated luxury enclaves at Long Lake Ranches (33330) and Hawkes Bluff (33330).
Architecture, construction era, and what inspections catch
Forest Ridge homes are predominantly Mediterranean style built in the 1980s and 1990s.
Barrel tile roofs, stucco exteriors in cream and pale tones, arched windows, and attached two car garages are the standard features. Home sizes range from compact 2 bedroom 2 bathroom designs with 2 car garages up to estate homes on half acre lots with 4 to 5 bedrooms. The Mediterranean architectural cohesion is the visual signature of the community and the reason buyers who tour Forest Ridge often comment on the cohesive neighborhood character.
For the 1986 to 1997 construction era inventory, the same three inspection items that show up in other Davie neighborhoods of this era apply here. The Davie Florida home inspection checklist guide walks the full inspection sequence. Specifically for Forest Ridge: the original electrical panel brand should be confirmed for any 30 year and older home, the roof age affects insurance underwriting under current Florida carrier rules, and polybutylene plumbing should be ruled out before closing.
The central lake and the amenity package
The central lake is the signature amenity inside Forest Ridge.
The lake supports residential boating, canoeing, and kayaking for community members. Tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, and proximity to Westridge Park, Tree Tops Park, and the Bamford Sports Complex round out the recreational picture. The Grande Oaks Golf Club, owned by Nova Southeastern University, sits adjacent to the eastern edge of the community and is the same course inside the Rolling Hills (33324) neighborhood.
For buyers prioritizing a community amenity package without the gated luxury price tier, Forest Ridge is a strong candidate. For buyers prioritizing larger lots and operating freedom, the western Davie acreage communities in ZIP 33330 deliver more land per dollar without the HOA overhead. The trade between these two paths is the central decision most Davie buyers make once they have a feel for the inventory.
Schools and zoning
Forest Ridge sits inside the Broward County Public Schools attendance zones for Silver Ridge Elementary, Indian Ridge Middle, and Western High School.
For relocation buyers verifying school zoning for a specific address, the Broward County site links to the BCPS attendance boundary lookup, which returns the assigned schools for any Davie address. The Florida Department of Education publishes school performance data that buyers can review independently. Anthony does not rate schools in this guide because the buyer’s right tool for school evaluation is the buyer’s own direct review of the schools and their own family’s specific criteria.
Financing and the FHA ceiling question
Most Forest Ridge inventory below the $730,000 median sits inside or near the 2026 Broward FHA ceiling for one unit properties.
The 2026 FHA limit for a one unit property in Broward County is $667,000. Forest Ridge inventory below that ceiling is fully reachable with FHA financing. Inventory above the ceiling requires a conventional or jumbo product, or a larger down payment to bridge the gap to the FHA cap. The FHA loan limits in Davie Florida 2026 guide walks the down payment math at the ceiling for buyers stretching to the cap.
For the larger Forest Ridge estates on half acre lots above $1 million, conventional or jumbo financing is typical. Lender underwriting on Mediterranean style 1990s inventory pays particular attention to the roof age, the four point inspection report, and any wind mitigation credits available on the policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Ridge gated?
Forest Ridge has a controlled entry at the main banyan tree lined entrance for the broader community. Individual sub neighborhoods inside Forest Ridge vary on additional gating, but the community level access is controlled.
What are Forest Ridge HOA fees?
HOA fees vary by sub neighborhood. The community-level HOA typically covers common area maintenance, the central lake, and the shared recreational amenities. Some sub neighborhoods carry an additional sub association fee covering exterior maintenance for attached units. Pull the estoppel letter during the inspection period to confirm the specific fee structure for any address.
Can I keep a boat on the Forest Ridge lake?
The lake supports residential boating including canoes, kayaks, and small electric or manual craft used by community members. Motorized recreational boating rules vary by HOA bylaws, and any boat storage on the property is subject to the sub neighborhood’s specific rules. Confirm in writing before purchase if a boat plan is part of the decision.
How does Forest Ridge compare to Rolling Hills in Davie?
Both communities sit in central Davie and share Grande Oaks Golf Club adjacency. Forest Ridge is generally larger lot single family with Mediterranean architecture and a community lake. Rolling Hills (33324) is a 754 unit mixed inventory community heavier on attached townhomes and condos at a different price band. The Rolling Hills Davie FL neighborhood guide walks Rolling Hills in detail for buyers comparing the two.
Does Forest Ridge sit in a FEMA flood zone?
Some sections of central Davie sit inside FEMA flood zones. Forest Ridge has parcels in both inside and outside flood zone designations depending on the sub neighborhood and the specific parcel. Per parcel flood zone status is verified through the FEMA flood map service center, linked from the Broward County site.
Talk to a Davie Real Estate Expert
Anthony Spitaleri, Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker and a Davie native, walks every Forest Ridge buyer through the sub neighborhood differences, the HOA fee structure, the inspection items specific to the 1980s and 1990s Mediterranean inventory, and the lake amenity rules before any offer goes in. If you want a clean read on a specific Forest Ridge property and which sub neighborhood fits your scenario, the next step is a direct conversation. Schedule a free 15-minute strategy call and walk into your offer with every variable mapped.
Anthony Spitaleri
Living in Davie Florida
954-235-5783
Davie, Florida
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About Anthony Spitaleri
Anthony Spitaleri is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker, the largest residential real estate brand in the world, with over 3,000 offices globally and a 116-year track record. A Davie native who returned home in 2025 after 13 years in Miami Beach, Anthony specializes in luxury homes and estates above $1 million, acreage and equestrian properties with no HOA, and relocation buyers moving to Davie from out of state. He created livingindavieflorida.com, the most comprehensive Davie real estate resource available, featuring in-depth guides for all 52 Davie neighborhoods, original weekly market data, interactive tools, and a 24/7 AI concierge. Anthony has been licensed in real estate since 2013 (BK3281907), is a Certified Strategic Coach through Coaching Services International (CSI), an active member of the Davie Cooper City Chamber of Commerce, and a weekly volunteer at Bit by Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Davie.
