Forest Ridge

8850 Fair Oaks Crossing, Dallas, TX 75243

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  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    550 - 942 sq ft

Forest Ridge
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A new home awaits you and your pets. The beautiful Forest Ridge apartments in Dallas, Texas, have everything to offer. Our charming neighborhood is close to medical centers, terrific shopping centers, great restaurants, and schools. Search no further for a laid-back and tranquil apartment community just steps away from everything Dallas has to offer.

About Forest Ridge

A new home awaits you and your pets. The beautiful Forest Ridge apartments in Dallas, Texas, have everything to offer. Our charming neighborhood is close to medical centers, terrific shopping centers, great restaurants, and schools. Search no further for a laid-back and tranquil apartment community just steps away from everything Dallas has to offer.

Forest Ridge is an apartment community located in Dallas County and the 75243 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Richardson Independent attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Brushed Nickel Hardware
  • Wood-Style Floors
  • Backsplash
  • Pet Friendly
  • New Tile Backsplash
  • Barbecue Picnic Area
  • Carpeting
  • Private Patio or Balcony
  • Community Courtyards
  • Bike Racks
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Soccer Sport Court

Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Playground

Clubhouse

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Pet Play Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Dog Park

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Yard

Microwave

Refrigerator

Highlights

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Framed Mirrors

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Yard
Neighborhood

Just 20 minutes northeast of Downtown Dallas, Lake Highlands is filled with sizable homes and affordable apartments for rent. Residents in this neighborhood enjoy a mostly residential community with plenty of green space as well as a short commute to Dallas. The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 345 and 635, making it easy to commute into downtown or the rest of the Dallas area.

You can find many restaurants scattered throughout the Lake Highlands neighborhood – all within a short drive of your home. Take a ride over to Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar for some awesome food, or give some authentic Tex-Mex cuisine a whirl at El Fenix. On sunny days, locals love to gather at Flag Pole Hill Park in the southwest corner of the district. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic overlook at White Rock Lake. Hiking at White Rock Creek Trail has gorgeous views, plus it has connections to other parks within the White Rock Creek Greenbelt.

Learn more about living in Lake Highlands 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Drive: 17 min 10.2 mi
Forest Ridge is within 8 minutes or 3.4 miles from Richland College. It is also near The Art Institute of Dallas and Southern Methodist University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
735 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
750 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,896 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
96 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
23 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Dallas include Lbj/Skillman, located 1.5 miles from Forest Ridge. Forest Ridge is near Dallas Love Field, located 10.8 miles or 22 minutes away, and Dallas-Fort Worth International, located 25.3 miles or 31 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 17 min 10.9 mi
Drive: 21 min 12.5 mi
Drive: 21 min 12.5 mi
Drive: 21 min 17.6 mi
Drive: 26 min 20.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Dallas Love Field
Drive: 22 min 10.8 mi
Dallas-Fort Worth International
Drive: 31 min 25.3 mi
Car-Dependent
33
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
39
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
48
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Forest Ridge.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Forest Ridge has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Richland Park
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Terrace Park
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Berkner Park
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Huffhines Park
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
White Rock Lake
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
Forest Ridge has 5 parks within 5.0 miles, including Richland Park, Terrace Park, and Berkner Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Forest Ridge has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas which is 2.9 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 35 min 26.8 mi
Drive: 64 min 49.5 mi
Forest Ridge is 26.8 miles from Dallas Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.

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