The homes are solid mid-1990s Camas

Forest Hills was built primarily in 1994 — the early wave of quality Camas residential development that established the standard for the neighborhoods that came after it. Homes here run from around 1,800 to 2,700 square feet across three and four bedroom configurations, sitting on lots averaging 12,000 square feet. That's a meaningful lot size by current Camas standards — large enough for a real backyard, a deck worth entertaining on, and the kind of separation between properties that newer subdivisions have steadily compressed away.

Inside, the finish quality reflects the era's better builds: vaulted ceilings, jetted tubs, walk-in closets, fireplaces, ceramic tile and hardwood floors, and the kind of practical family layouts that were designed for how people actually use a home. Renovated homes in the neighborhood have been refreshed with soaring vaulted ceilings, new kitchens, and updated baths that bring the interiors fully in line with current buyer expectations — making Forest Hills a neighborhood where turnkey and opportunity properties both exist depending on what you're looking for.

Lots are zoned for residential density of three to four dwelling units per acre — a designation that accommodates the steep topography characteristic of this part of Camas and produces the naturally wooded, private character that makes these streets feel distinct from flatter suburban corridors elsewhere in the zip.

The price trajectory tells the story

Forest Hills has moved meaningfully over the past several years. A 1,839 square foot home on NW Jackson Loop sold for $480,000 in June 2021. A renovated 2,662 square foot home on NW 38th Avenue closed at $725,000 in January 2024. A 2,340 square foot four-bedroom on NW Jackson Loop listed at $750,000 in May 2024. That's a clear appreciation arc — a neighborhood that entered the decade at an accessible price point and has moved steadily upward as buyers discovered what it offers and inventory remained tight.

For buyers who are price-sensitive to the upper tiers of the Camas market but want an established neighborhood with real lot size, Camas schools, and a location that actually works for daily life, Forest Hills is one of the more compelling value positions currently available in the 98607.

The location is genuinely practical

NW 38th Avenue off Brady Road puts you in one of the most convenient positions in the 98607. SR-14 access via 192nd Avenue is quick — Portland is 20 to 25 minutes depending on your destination. The Costco and commercial corridor at 192nd Station is close for everyday errands. Downtown Camas — the brick main street, locally owned restaurants, the Wednesday Farmers Market — is a short drive west. Lacamas Lake and the Lacamas Park trail system are nearby for the outdoor access that makes living in this part of Washington genuinely enjoyable.

You're on the Washington side of the river. No Oregon income tax. That advantage compounds year after year at the household income levels common to buyers in this price range and it applies as consistently in Forest Hills as it does in the neighborhood's more prominent Prune Hill neighbors.

Camas schools — fully confirmed

Forest Hills feeds into Grass Valley Elementary, Skyridge Middle School, and Camas High School — the full Camas School District pipeline that consistently ranks among the top in Washington State. Camas High School is the specific driver of relocation demand into this zip code, and Forest Hills sits squarely within its feeder boundaries. That school-driven floor under home values is as real here as anywhere else in the 98607, and it's one of the primary reasons the neighborhood's appreciation arc has remained consistent.

Who Forest Hills is for

Forest Hills tends to attract buyers who want an established, move-in-ready home in a Camas neighborhood that actually has character — wooded lots, real yard size, a settled street feel — at a price point that sits below the upper tiers of the market without sacrificing location or schools. It's a strong fit for first-time buyers stepping into the Camas market, move-up buyers looking for more space and lot presence than newer attached communities offer, and buyers relocating from higher-cost metros who want a finished home in the right school district without stretching into the seven-figure range.

It's the kind of neighborhood that doesn't generate flashy headlines but produces consistent, loyal homeowners who stay for years. In a market that rewards stability, that's worth something.

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