Forest Hills Homes for Sale

Ranked the 17th best neighborhood in Washington DC, Forest Hills is home to approximately 11,300 residents in the 20008 zip code. Located in the northwest section of the city, Forest Hills is bounded by Connecticut Avenue, Beach Drive, Rock Creek Park, 27th and 36th Streets. There are diverse real estate options in Forest Hills, including condos, townhomes and detached single family homes of varying architectural styles. In 2010 the average sale price of a detached home in Forest Hills was $885,000 but there are luxurious homes as well, some costing over $2 million. 1 bedroom condos in Forest Hills are generally around $300,000 and 2 bedroom condos and co-ops are in the $400,000 to $500,000 range.

Though primarily residential, there is a small commercial area near Forest Hills, found along Connecticut Avenue N.W. The Forest Hills area is heavily wooded however there are dedicated green spaces in the Forest Hills and Linnean playgrounds, as well as at the Rock Creek and Soapstone Valley parks.

Home to the Czech Republic and Netherlands embassies, the crime rate in Forest Hills is low and is why so many prospective homebuyers find Forest Hills so appealing. Residents are also drawn to the area because students in Forest Hills are served by some of DC’s best schools. Additionally, this relatively quiet community has easy access to the Metro which makes commuting to neighboring communities easy. 

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