Feel, Known For –

Portland’s Forest Heights neighborhood is known for its prestigious home settings, manicured landscape and unsurpassed Tualatin Valley views.  Residents enjoy this swanky area that boasts its small outdoor mall with bistros, cafes and quaint local boutiques.  Catering to well-above average income households, it’s generally regarded as a luxury home location and one of the most desirable on Portland’s west side.  Don’t forget about public schools, they’re top notch but many residents prefer private.  Good luck making it as a modern-day hippie here, you’ll need it.  Jump in the Acura MDX and swing by Starbucks on the way to the office instead!  More on Portland real estate and Portland neighborhoods…

Forest Heights Real Estate & Home Settings –

You’ll find this is actually one of the NW Portland’s newer areas of construction.  Most homes were built within the past 10 years, although, there are still a few highly desirable lots available for cliff-like dwelling formation.  Yes, these houses are often constructed on very steep slopes, perfect for sunset views!  Manicured landscaping is a must throughout and green grass during the summer, no dried out lawns here.  There is a homeowners association.  Greenery consists of mature and saplings positioned elegantly along winding avenues.  This is a peaceful planned community and it shows with well-thought-out walking paths and greenbelts, plus a large park in the center of it all.  Being one of Portland’s finest neighborhoods, homes do get significantly more lavish as you drive higher up in elevation.  About half the home settings capture views from their 6000’ lots.  Proximity to downtown can’t be beat, only 10 minutes!   Walkscore.com rates this home setting as “car-dependent”, near 15.  Browse all Forest Heights Homes for Sale and have a look for yourself.

Forest Heights Homes For Sale, Prices –

Luxury Portland real estate is what this location provides and it’s priced accordingly.  You’ll find Forest Heights homes for sale are wrapped in fine detail from the front curb to rear of each lot.  House pricing compares to other high-end like Lake Oswego or The Pearl District and tends to average well above $500k.  Entry level pricing in the $200’s pops through on occasion but selection is limited and that’ll tend to purchase a smaller 2 bedroom 2 bath condo of 1000’.  Detached home prices start above $400k for a 2000 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2+ bath home and quickly push $500k for larger models near 3000’.  Luxury Portland real estate is also available here, mostly perched near the highest elevations.  Estates are architecturally immaculate, set on manicured ground and be price over $1m for a top end luxury setting.  Are you looking to live in a well-regarded, safe neighborhood that’s close to downtown without actually being engulfed in freeway drone?  Check out Forest Heights!  Compare these Forest Heights homes for sale to other NW Portland neighborhoods.

Forest Heights Home Styles –

Styles within Portland’s luxury spread of homes is not to be outdone by those in this location.  A quick drive through the area and you’ll experience the warmth of traditional home styles, contemporary and model decorative flair.  Extensive stonework with accent lighting often accompanies lavish exteriors and grand entrances.  Stamped and colored concrete pathways blend into 2 and 3 car driveways. Presidential style composition and tile roofs are requirements.  Walking inside these homes you’ll find desirable main level features that often include a master suite.  Kitchens are typically gourmet, granite and stainless combinations of Wolf, Décor or other brand name appliances.  Space is not an issue with larger homes so islands tend to be quite large giving chefs plenty of working room.  Floors will be a mix of tile and hardwood, some with custom inlays or other decorative craftsmanship but not usually a mass of beige carpet.  Stairways are focal points when entering luxury homes and these will boast open balusters of wood but more likely steel and wrought iron.  Juliet or full balconies facing west allow homeowners to enjoy gorgeous sunsets!  Style in this area is truly remarkable.

Surrounding Neighborhoods -

Cedar Hills, Cedar Mill, Bethany

Distance to Downtown Portland –

About 20 minutes to downtown Portland, 40 minutes to airport (55 with traffic), 30 minutes to Hillsboro high-tech.  Good access to highway 217

Local Shopping –

Forest Heights shopping center, drycleaners, boutiques, cafés, several restaurants, banks, a bit of everything.  15 minutes tops to Washington Square, 15 minutes to downtown Beaverton shopping and farmer’s markets  (Walkscore near 20, “Car-Dependent”).  Walkers and jogger are everywhere but good access to bus and public transportation.  Click one of the Forest Heights homes for sale examples and select “details” text for Walkscore maps and listings of local business, plus other cool detail.

Main Grocery –

QFC about 1 mile, Safeway about 2.5 miles, Zupans downtown Burnside about 3 miles.

School Ratings –

Top notch public schools.  Forest Park elementary 10, Skyline elementary 9, West Sylvan middle 10, Lincoln high school 10.  Ratings are based from 1 (worst) through 10 (best) and come from the greatschools.org website at time of writing.

Demographics –

Predominantly white collar well behaved individuals, kids are respectful as they come.  Mix of baby boomers, generation x and their children.  Well above Portland average income households.

 Crime -

Low.   Portlandmaps.com is a good source of crime and statistical data.

Parks –

Roger Tilbury Memorial park, Willamette Stone State park, Forest Heights City park.

Attractions –

High-end real estate, close to downtown Portland, view lots, access to highway 217, great public schools, upscale feel

Public Transportation –

Bus does run on limited routes through the area.  Sunset park and ride MAX train is about 10 minutes away.  Cars are predominantly used by commuters.

Zip Codes -

97229  Try our Portland home search and use zip codes or many other parameters.