Craftsman bungalows on real lots

Hill Top Heights sits within the historic Forest Home subdivision plat — one of the original residential areas of Camas, with homes built primarily from the 1920s through the 1970s on lots that were platted when quarter-acre parcels were standard rather than exceptional. You'll find classic Craftsman bungalows here with original hardwood floors, wood-framed windows, covered front porches, and the kind of exterior character that newer construction spends a lot of money trying to approximate.

Lot sizes run from around 7,500 square feet on the smaller end to over 10,000 square feet on the larger corner and interior parcels — meaningful outdoor space for a neighborhood this close to downtown. Several homes back to undeveloped greenspace, giving the rear of the property a natural privacy buffer that you simply don't find in newer subdivisions at any price point.

Home sizes range from around 1,000 square feet on the original compact bungalows up to 2,400-plus square feet on the larger and more extensively remodeled properties — a genuine range that gives buyers at multiple budget levels a path into this neighborhood. The housing stock covers everything from turnkey updated homes to opportunity properties with good bones waiting for the right buyer.

Recent sales confirm a neighborhood on the move

The numbers on NW 10th Avenue tell a clear and compelling story. A 1,200 square foot charming bungalow on nearly a quarter acre sold for $349,500 in November 2024 — a genuine entry point into the Camas market at a walkable downtown address. A 1,038 square foot classic Craftsman bungalow on a 10,000-plus square foot lot backing to undeveloped greenspace closed at $410,000 in October 2025. And a fully remodeled 2,412 square foot single-level home — leather quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances, double oven, original hardwood floors restored throughout, composite decks front and back, new roof and HVAC, peekaboo Columbia River views, on a private dead-end street — sold for $735,000 in December 2024.

That range — $350K to $735K on the same street — reflects the genuine variety in what Hill Top Heights offers and confirms that buyers are paying serious attention when a well-positioned home comes available here.

Two minutes to Benton Park. Half a mile to downtown.

This is the daily lifestyle detail that defines Hill Top Heights and separates it from every other neighborhood in this blog series. Benton Park Trailhead is a two-minute walk. Crown Park, Drake Park, and the broader Forest Home Park trail system are all within easy walking distance. Downtown Camas — the brick main street, locally owned restaurants, Grains of Wrath Brewing, Hidden River Roasters, the Wednesday Farmers Market, First Fridays — is half a mile away.

For buyers who want to leave the car in the garage and walk to dinner, the farmers market, or a trail on a Tuesday morning without any planning, Hill Top Heights is one of the few addresses in Camas where that's genuinely possible. The neighborhood sits at the intersection of urban accessibility and natural character in a way that's rare anywhere in the 98607 — and increasingly rare anywhere in Clark County.

ADU and income potential

NW 10th Avenue has a notable mix of properties that include separate living quarters, converted garages with ADU potential, and multi-unit configurations that suggest flexible use options for buyers interested in rental income or multigenerational living. The converted garage at 715 NW 10th Avenue providing a separate entry to the third bedroom with confirmed ADU potential is a representative example of the opportunity this neighborhood presents for buyers who want more than just a primary residence.

For buyers exploring house-hacking or wanting to offset mortgage costs, Hill Top Heights deserves a look before you assume those options only exist in denser urban corridors.

Camas schools

Hill Top Heights feeds into the Camas School District — one of the top-ranked districts in Washington State and the consistent engine of demand across the entire 98607. The walkability of this neighborhood, combined with Camas schools and a price range that opens the market to first-time buyers, creates a rare combination that the 98607 doesn't deliver in many places.

Washington residency means no Oregon income tax. At every price point in this neighborhood — from the $350K bungalow to the $735K remodeled single-level — that annual tax advantage compounds over time in ways that matter regardless of where you land in the range.

Who Hill Top Heights is for

Hill Top Heights draws buyers who want the Camas school story, the downtown walkability, the trail access, and the character of an established historic neighborhood — at a price point that still makes sense. It's a strong fit for first-time buyers who want an authentic entry into Camas rather than a cookie-cutter suburban start, buyers relocating from urban markets who refuse to give up walkability when they move to the suburbs, buyers interested in ADU or income potential, and buyers downsizing from a larger home who want to walk to the farmers market on Wednesday morning and be home in ten minutes.

It's also one of the few places in the 98607 where the word "bungalow" isn't a compromise — it's the whole point.

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