Forest Hills Real Estate, Washington DC

Up in northwest Washington, DC, tucked into Rock Creek Park and surrounded by other posh enclaves is Forest Hills. Home to numerous foreign embassies, the community is also known for its palatial homes for sale. And, peaceful green spaces, elite dinner fundraisers, political appointees and World Bank executives—just that typical kind of DC suburban vibe, that’s all.

Don’t despair if you’re not ultra-wealthy though. When it comes to Forest Hills real estate for sale, there are also a number of condos for sale in the neighborhood which is welcome news for the underpaid faculty members of nearby colleges, or support staffers at the various embassies—just as long as they don’t show up invited at the black tie lawn parties hosted at the really big mansions.

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2829 Tilden St Nw, WASHINGTON

$3,700,000

↓ $795,000

2829 Tilden St Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 6.5 Baths 6,185 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC520326

FOREST HILLS

4656 Broad Branch Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,900,000

4656 Broad Branch Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,947 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2076038

FOREST HILLS

4654 Broad Branch Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,700,000

4654 Broad Branch Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,947 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2079608

FOREST HILLS

2701 Chesapeake St Nw, WASHINGTON

$7,995,000

2701 Chesapeake St Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 8 Baths 10,070 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2107240

FOREST HILLS

2939 Van Ness St Nw #927, WASHINGTON

$299,000

↓ $10,900

2939 Van Ness St Nw #927, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 856 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2108832

FOREST HILLS

2939 Van Ness St Nw #820, WASHINGTON

$294,000

↓ $16,000

2939 Van Ness St Nw #820, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 790 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2113332

FOREST HILLS

4828 Linnean Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,850,000

4828 Linnean Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 3,950 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2124410

FOREST HILLS

4600 Connecticut Ave Nw #905, WASHINGTON

$390,000

4600 Connecticut Ave Nw #905, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,049 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2127568

WAKEFIELD

4701 Linnean Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$9,100,000

4701 Linnean Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

8 Beds 8 Baths 9,042 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2128850

FOREST HILLS

2837 Chesapeake St Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,375,000

↓ $225,000

2837 Chesapeake St Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,836 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2125844

FOREST HILLS

2757 Brandywine St Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,095,000

↓ $200,000

2757 Brandywine St Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,600 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2126498

FOREST HILLS

Broad Branch Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$779,900

Broad Branch Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # DCDC2129306

2905 Ellicott St Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,499,000

2905 Ellicott St Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,065 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2131672

FOREST HILLS

4444 Connecticut Ave Nw #201, WASHINGTON

$525,000

4444 Connecticut Ave Nw #201, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 875 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2132646

NORTH CLEVELAND PARK

4600 Connecticut Ave Nw #203, WASHINGTON

$235,000

4600 Connecticut Ave Nw #203, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 553 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2132560

WAKEFIELD

4444 Connecticut Ave Nw #505, WASHINGTON

$549,000

4444 Connecticut Ave Nw #505, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1.5 Baths 969 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2133874

VAN NESS

3204 Ellicott Street Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,750,000

3204 Ellicott Street Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,449 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2134150

FOREST HILLS

4111 Connecticut Ave Nw #b003, WASHINGTON

$399,900

4111 Connecticut Ave Nw #b003, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 739 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2134298

CLEVELAND PARK

4111 Connecticut Ave Nw #unit 504, WASHINGTON

$749,900

↓ $50,000

4111 Connecticut Ave Nw #unit 504, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 979 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2134306

CLEVELAND PARK

4111 Connecticut Ave Nw #103, WASHINGTON

$699,900

4111 Connecticut Ave Nw #103, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,011 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2134308

CLEVELAND PARK

4600 Connecticut Ave Nw #105, WASHINGTON

$375,000

4600 Connecticut Ave Nw #105, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,049 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2134440

WAKEFIELD

Forest Hills Neighborhood Information

Set within a wooded rolling landscape, Forest Hills was first home to the Pascataway Indian tribe and was later the setting for Civil War encampments. Mills and country estates gave way to residential development in the early 1900s and the intervening years have provided a smorgasbord of architectural delights. Homes for sale include stately gated Colonials, along with the requisite Victorians, Capes, Tudors, American Craftsman and even Mediterranean, but you’ll also find some push-the-boundaries modern styles.

Wait, back up a moment. What about modern styles? Here in the land of ambassadors and other Washington aristocracy? Yes indeed—the presence of Rock Creek Park inspired some adventurous souls to commission unique modern and contemporary homes, hidden among the trees and sometimes even hanging off cliffs. Renowned architect Travis kicked things off with several angular offerings and other modern designers such as Richard Neutra have followed suit. 

While Rock Creek Park runs along the entire eastern border of the neighborhood, other high end suburbs surround it on the other sides. Those include Chevy Chase to the northwest, North Cleveland Park to the west and Cleveland Park to the south.

Forest Hills Real Estate at a Glance - Washington DC

Forest Hills condos for sale, both in old apartment buildings conversions and International-style complexes from the 1960s era, generally kick off the bidding at around $225,000 with prices escalating into the mid-six figure range. Detached single-family homes for sale start at around a million dollars and climb from there. The cultural diversity of the neighborhood is driven by numerous embassies, including Italy, the Czech Republic, Israel, Austria, the Netherlands, Peru and others. 

Schools in DC's Forest Hills Neighborhood

It is also worth noting the number of great schools in the neighborhood, including Murch Elementary, Deal Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High. Private schools include Rock Street Academy and Edmund Burke School. You can also find the Howard University of Law here. 

For more information about real estate for sale in Forest Hills or other Washington DC real estate that's currently on the market, contact District Partners at Compass today!

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Listing information last updated on April 18th, 2024 at 3:31pm EDT.