$1,366,024Average Value$492Average Price per Sq Ft35Homes For Sale
Nature, community and access in D.C.
With a neighborhood publication called the Forest Hills Connection, a diverse blend of housing options and plentiful green spaces, Forest Hills is a neighborhood unlike any other in Washington, D.C. Striking mansions meet practical condos in this northwestern D.C. neighborhood, where residents enjoy access to the Metro, community events and restaurants on Connecticut Avenue. There is a particular appeal to the outdoors, as Forest Hills has more green space than most D.C. neighborhoods. “People coming to D.C. come from all over,” says Kimberly Diggs, an Associate Broker at Douglas Elliman Real Estate who has served Washington, D.C. since 2007. “So, the people who are used to outdoor living tend to move in and around Forest Hills.” The presence of foreign embassies offers a reminder that the neighborhood is in the nation’s capital, while quiet forested streets give it a more luxurious, laidback feel.
Crestwood residents can enjoy all the nature that Rock Creek Park has to offer.
Commuters enjoy living in Forest Hills for easy access to the metro.
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Condos and stately mansions
The neighborhood hosts a diverse combination of housing options, ranging from apartments to sprawling mansions. “Forest Hills is a mix of detached homes and condos and some affordably priced cooperatives,” Diggs says. She adds, “It’s close to American University, so you have a nice mix of owners and renters as well.” Some condos along Connecticut Avenue were built in the mid-1900s, while others were built as recently as 2023. Condos usually cost between $200,000 to $700,000, depending on age. The rest of the neighborhood features forested residential streets lined with striking single-family homes. Homebuyers can choose between mid-20th century properties in ranch, Colonial Revival, mid-century modern and Tudor Revival styles. These homes cost between $1.7 million and $4.7 million, though occasionally an impressive $9 million mansion with go on the market.
Connecticut Ave NW in Van Ness is lined with apartment buildings, like the Park Van Ness.
A green-accented Tudor-style home in the Forest Hills neighborhood.
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Jog or bike through Rock Creek Park
“It’s adjacent to Rock Creek Park, so you have a lot of bike paths and walking paths,” Diggs says. Popular for the serenity it brings to the district, the park is the largest in D.C., offering forested nature trails that wind by Rock Creek and a nature center and planetarium where residents can attend educational programs. Forest Hills Park hosts tennis matches and ball games on its sports courts, and kids enjoy the park’s playground. The Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens highlights the architectural and natural grandeur found in Forest Hills — visitors can tour the estate and stroll through 13 acres of lush, diverse greenery in the gardens. They can also roam the nearby Smithsonian National Zoological Park, a free zoo housing thousands of animals.
Mountain bikers and cyclists can rejoice over bike friendly trails at Rock Creek Park.
You'll find many young fitness enthusiasts running through Rock Creek Park.
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Students attend well regarded schools
Kids can begin at Murch Elementary, which has an A-minus rating from Niche and advance to A-rated Alice Deal Middle. Students continue learning at Jackson-Reed High, which earns an A rating and offers specialized learning academies to students interested in studying finance, engineering, digital media and more. The neighborhood also houses the Howard University School of Law, and the University of the District of Columbia and American University are nearby.
Ben Murch Elementary School is the only school in Wakefield.
The front of Jackson Reed High School in Washington, DC.
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Learn about gardening at Hillwood
The Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens offers frequent events for residents of all ages, including guided forest bathing walks, greenhouse workshops, Girl Scout nature badge programs and preschool events. Residents can keep up with neighborhood events by checking the Forest Hills Connection Calendar. They can mingle with neighbors at the weekly farmers market at the Sheridan School or the Van Ness 2nd Saturday pop-up, which showcases local artists and booksellers. During the holidays, the community gets into the spirit with a holiday pop-up market.
A large greenhouse full of exotic orchids at Hillwood Estates in Forest Hills.
The Hillwood Estate Museum in Forest Hills has two Imperial Russian Fabergé Eggs on display.
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Board the Metro at Van Ness-UDC
Residents can easily catch the Red Line since the Van Ness-UDC Metro Station is in Forest Hills, and the Cleveland Park station is just over the southern border. “It’s a huge draw for folks who want Metro accessibility, but they might not want to live in Downtown Washington, D.C.,” Diggs says. Residents can also catch a bus operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority or drive for 4 miles south on Connecticut Avenue to get to Downtown Washington, D.C.
Forest Hills residents find convenience in the Van Ness Metro Station.
The Van Ness Metro Station is your gateway into the city, just a 15 minute ride into DC proper.
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Freshly baked pastries at Bread Furst
“It’s very walkable also, with the Connecticut Avenue corridor. There are tons of places to eat and a movie theater there,” Diggs says. Weekend mornings call for an iced latte and breakfast sandwich or pastry from Bread Furst, and residents can find classic Thai dishes in a laidback environment at Thai Pad. For a nice dinner out, there’s Sfoglina Van Ness, an Italian restaurant serving house-made pasta and soft-serve gelato. Locals grab ingredients to make dinner at home from Giant or go to Target or the nearby DC USA mall for retail shopping.
Fresh made pastries are one of the many things to get at Shemali's in Forest Hills
A chef at Bread Furst in Van Ness making pastries.
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Parks in this Area
Soapstone Valley Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Rock Creek Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Events
Forest Hills Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Linnean Park
Trails
Hiking
International Park
Trails
Penni Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
21 min drive
Subway
Van Ness-Udc
Bus
Van Ness St NW & Udc Bldg #41
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Military Rd NW & Glover Rd NW
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Connecticut Ave NW & Ellicott St NW
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Connecticut Ave NW & Albemarle St NW
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Connecticut Ave NW & Chesapeake St NW
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Connecticut Ave NW & Van Ness St NW
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Connecticut Ave NW & Yuma St NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Hills
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Washington sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Washington over the last 12 months is $500,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Fully detached residence in the heart of North Cleveland Park/Van Ness! This deeply cherished home awaits your personal touches and design vision. Exceptionally unique property, available for the first time in nearly four decades! Marvelous corner lot across from Sheridan School, backs to quiet park-like setting of Van Ness' very own embassy row. Inside, the main-level living area features loads
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,224
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,646
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,195
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
87.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
53.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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