Ted Harris · Portland Real Estate

The West Hills showcase grand historic homes with stunning views and short commutes to downtown. Common styles found in the hills include English Cottage, Foursquare, Colonial, Tudor, and Arts & Crafts. Most West Hills homes were built in the early part of the 20th Century. When pier construction with steel and/or wooden beams began in the late 1950s, builders began to construct homes on steeper lots. Today, contemporary homes are being built on narrow and steep lots. The modern homes are multi-level structures with lots of glass. The quality public schools here have been rated exceptional.

Northwest Neighborhood Zip Codes:

Forest Park, Nob Hill, Hillside, NW Industrial - 97210
Forest Heights, NW Heights, Bonny Slope,
Cedar Mill - 97229

For Information on School Ratings,
Click Here!

For Information on Forest Park, Click Here!

Forest Park

Most West Hills residents are home owners and professionals who live conveniently close to downtown. Many work in high tech industries and commute to nearby Intel. This neighborhood is about twenty minutes from downtown, on the Northwest Hills ridge, offering views of the coastal range. It is named for its close proximity to the 5,127 acre Forest Park. The homes vary in style and size, including single detached and town home, and most are contemporary, having been constructed within the last ten years.

This area is located on the south end of the Forest Park neighborhood, leaving Portland headed West on Burnside. Homes vary in size and style. Nearly 1/3 of Forest Heights' total acreage has been set aside as green space, affording residents plenty of opportunities to appreciate outdoor beauty and recreation. Forest Heights boasts an incredibly diverse selection of architectural styles, ranging from classic Northwest, to Colonial, to Mediterranean, offering enough variety and elegance to satisfy every taste. Walking paths and nostalgic lamp posts add to the beauty and livability of the area. Visit the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association for more information.

South West Hills:
Arlington Heights, Council Crest, and Portland Heights

Arlington Heights

One of Portland's most scenic neighborhoods near city center. Although South of Burnside, only five minutes away from the Northwest shopping area of Portland. Residents live close to the gorgeous Portland Rose Test Gardens and all of Washington Park (Hoyt Arboretum, Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo). Homes ranging from Victorian cottage to the latest contemporary styles - many considered "luxury homes". About 60 percent of the homes, built here for the spectacular view, were built before 1939.

Southwest Neighborhood Zip Codes:

Central Downtown -97204, 97205
Goose Hollow, Washington Park - 97205
SW Hills - 97201, 97221
Bridlemile, Council Crest, OHSU, Lair Hill, Hillsdale, Corbett-Terwilliger - 97221, 97239

Council Crest

Views include the West Cascade mountain range, Willamette River, and views to the East and North of Mount Hood, Mount Ranier, and Mount Saint Helens! Council Crest is the highest point in the metro area at 1,071 feet above sea level. On a clear day, the view from Council Crest is unbeatable. One of Portland's oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods, it is located within the highly desirable school district that includes Ainsworth Elementary and Lincoln High. Well established professionals reside here. Most all of the residents own rather than rent. Home styles range, including English Tudor, Queen Ann Victorian, Colonial and even a few modern contemporary.

Portland Heights

Just west of downtown, this West Hills neighborhood is home to some of Portland's grandest mansions. This neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city, stately homes and beautiful gardens. This is the first West Hills neighborhood. Families have maintained ownership of many homes for generations. Portland Heights skirts the hills with graceful curved streets that bend off to small cul-de-sacs and terraces.