Forest Hills sits high on the District of North Vancouver slopes above Lynn Valley, where the streets curve past mature evergreens and well-kept family homes that have barely changed in their character for decades. It is one of the few North Vancouver neighbourhoods where a buyer can still find a 1950s original on a 7,000 square foot lot and build exactly the home they want — or move into a custom-built estate that already does everything right. Either way, the location is the constant: minutes from trail systems that would be the centrepiece of almost any other city, a short drive to Lynn Valley Town Centre, and a strong sense of community that holds even as the housing stock gradually renews itself.
The neighbourhood draws a consistent buyer: families who want the Handsworth Secondary catchment, parents who want their children to walk to Highlands or Canyon Heights Elementary, and move-up buyers who have outgrown neighbouring areas and want more land, more quiet, and more permanence. Forest Hills does not trade like a trend. It holds its value because the fundamentals are genuinely strong, and the people who buy here tend to stay.
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Forest Hills Homes by Price
Forest Hills Homes Under $2,500,000 The entry point into Forest Hills detached ownership. Original 1950s homes on generous lots, typically offering strong bones and significant upside for buyers who want to renovate or build.
Forest Hills Homes $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 The most active price range in Forest Hills. Well maintained and selectively renovated homes on standard lots within the Handsworth Secondary and Highlands or Canyon Heights Elementary catchments.
Forest Hills Homes $3,000,000 to $3,500,000 Substantially renovated homes and entry-level custom builds. Higher quality finishes, stronger street positioning, and the full benefit of Forest Hills trail access and school catchments.
Forest Hills Homes $3,500,000 to $5,000,000 Premium custom builds on larger or better positioned lots. Contemporary architecture, high end finishes, and homes that reflect the full potential of the Forest Hills address.
Forest Hills Homes Over $5,000,000 Forest Hills at its finest. Architectural quality homes on premium ridge lots with exceptional scale, craftsmanship, and sweeping views of the city, inlet, and mountains.
Forest Hills by Property Type
All Forest Hills Detached Homes The only property type in Forest Hills. Lots averaging 6,500 to 9,000 square feet, mature landscaping, and a range spanning original mid-century homes through to large custom builds.
Forest Hills New Construction Newly built and recently completed homes within Forest Hills. Custom builds on redeveloped lots featuring contemporary design, modern finishes, and full warranty protection.
Forest Hills is an almost entirely detached neighbourhood. There are no significant condo or strata developments within the neighbourhood core, and townhome inventory is negligible. When buyers come to Forest Hills, they are buying a house and a lot — and the lot is often as much a part of the value calculation as the structure on it.
The housing stock divides fairly cleanly into two tiers. The first is the original mid-century inventory: ranchers and two-storeys from the 1950s on lots that typically run between 6,000 and 9,000 square feet, with frontages around 60 to 70 feet. These homes appeal to builders, renovators, and families who want a livable house at a lower entry point while they plan something longer-term. The second tier is the wave of custom builds that have replaced many of those originals over the last 15 to 20 years — homes of 4,000 square feet and up, with contemporary architecture, higher-end finishes, and in many cases sweeping views of Burrard Inlet, the city, and Mount Baker.
Turnover in Forest Hills is measured. The neighbourhood does not see the volume of a more transactional area, which means that when a well-priced home comes to market, buyers who have been waiting tend to move. Demand is anchored by the school catchment: the Handsworth Secondary drawing zone makes Forest Hills one of a small handful of North Vancouver neighbourhoods with that secondary school designation, and that factor consistently drives buyer intent regardless of broader market conditions.
Sellers in Forest Hills are dealing with a market that has two very different conversations happening at once. If you are selling an original 1950s home on a standard lot, your buyer is likely a builder or a renovator — someone who is buying on the basis of land value and future potential, and who is pricing carefully against comparable lot transactions. If you are selling a custom build from the last decade, you are appealing to a more specific buyer profile: a family making a considered, longer-term decision, often one who has been watching the neighbourhood for some time.
Knowing which conversation applies to your property — and pricing it correctly for that buyer — is the difference between a smooth sale and a listing that sits. Forest Hills homes that are well-positioned sell with conviction. Homes that are mispriced, even slightly, tend to linger in a market where buyers are patient and well-informed.
The Handsworth catchment is a genuine advantage at the table. We work this neighbourhood regularly, and we know exactly which features drive value here and which do not. If you are considering selling, start with a proper evaluation.
The MLS Home Price Index Benchmark for Forest Hills detached homes, as reported by Greater Vancouver REALTORS, reflects one of the higher benchmarks among North Vancouver neighbourhoods — consistent with the neighbourhood character, lot sizes, and the influence of the Handsworth catchment on buyer demand.
Pricing in Forest Hills spans a wide range because the housing stock itself spans a wide range. Original character homes on standard lots represent one end of the market, while newer custom builds on larger or view lots represent the other. The same street can contain both, which makes neighbourhood-level pricing context less useful than a property-specific analysis.
For current benchmark figures, see the Market Update section below. For a precise sense of where your specific property sits within the Forest Hills range, a home evaluation is the right starting point.
MARKET UPDATE — FEBRUARY 2026
The Forest Hills MLS Home Price Index Benchmark for detached homes is $3,029,500 as of February 2026, a change of -6.2% year over year.
Across North Vancouver detached as a whole, the benchmark sits at $2,031,700 in February 2026, also down year over year. Active listings have increased compared to the same period last year, and the sales-to-active ratio for North Vancouver detached sits at 13.7% — a figure that places the overall market in buyer's market territory. Forest Hills, as a lower-volume neighbourhood, can move differently from the district average in any given month, but the broader context of increased inventory and measured buyer activity applies here as it does across the North Shore.
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS
Sunnycrest Drive Sunnycrest is the address many Forest Hills buyers have in mind when they picture the neighbourhood at its best. The street runs along a ridge and, on the uphill side, delivers views that open up over the treetops toward the city and the inlet. Many of the neighbourhood's largest custom builds sit here, on lots that can push above 8,000 square feet. It is a street that trades infrequently and commands a premium when it does.
Lions Avenue Lions Avenue offers some of the same elevated character as Sunnycrest, with a mix of mid-century originals and newer builds set back from the street behind mature landscaping. The street has seen meaningful redevelopment over the last decade, and several of the neighbourhood's recent headline sales have been here. The proximity to the upper reaches of Lynn Valley makes it feel genuinely removed from city life, while still being a short drive from everything.
Highland Boulevard Highland is the main arterial spine through the neighbourhood and the street most buyers encounter first. It has the broadest mix of inventory in Forest Hills — original homes at lower price points alongside substantial renovations and newer builds — which makes it a useful indicator of overall neighbourhood value. Buyers who want to understand Forest Hills pricing would do well to pay attention to Highland Boulevard transactions.
Glenview Crescent and Canterbury Crescent These quieter crescents in the heart of the neighbourhood have a particularly established residential feel. The streets are well-treed, lots are generous, and the homes sit on larger parcels that offer meaningful privacy. They appeal to buyers who want the Forest Hills catchment and character without the prominence of a ridge address, and they have historically held their value well.
Wallace Green Real Estate Group are among the most active teams selling homes in Forest Hills and the surrounding Handsworth catchment neighbourhoods. Scott and Carson have been selling on the North Shore since 2018, and a significant portion of their business is done right here — in the streets, price ranges, and property types that define this neighbourhood.
If you are curious about what homes have sold for recently in Forest Hills, or want to understand how your property compares to recent transactions, reach out directly. That conversation is always free.
Scott Wallace: 604-377-4551 Carson Green: 604-506-5364 team@wallacegreen.ca
Forest Hills is one of those neighbourhoods where the location does the heavy lifting. You are minutes from some of the best trail access in Metro Vancouver — the Capilano River Regional Park and its network of trails and canyon walks are right on the doorstep, and the broader network of forested paths that connect through the upper district means you can be deep in the trees within minutes of leaving your front door. For families who want their children outside and active, and for adults who run, hike, mountain bike, or simply value having forest on their doorstep, it is difficult to find a comparable address anywhere in the region at this price point.
The schools are the other constant. Highlands Elementary and Canyon Heights Elementary serve Forest Hills at the K-7 level, and Handsworth Secondary takes students through grades 8 to 12. Handsworth has a strong academic reputation, a well-regarded International Baccalaureate program, and competitive athletics. For families, the ability to put down roots in a neighbourhood and know the full K-12 arc is covered by strong schools without reassignment risk is a meaningful part of what makes Forest Hills a long-term address rather than a stepping stone.
The streets themselves are quiet. There is very little through traffic, the lots are generous, and the neighbourhood has the kind of established residential character that takes decades to build and cannot be replicated. Neighbours tend to know each other. People stay.
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Catchment boundaries should always be confirmed directly with School District 44, as they can change. https://www.sd44.ca
Families with school-age children who have Handsworth Secondary at the top of their list. The catchment is the single most consistent driver of buyer intent in Forest Hills, and the combination of Handsworth at the secondary level with Highlands or Canyon Heights at elementary covers the full K-12 arc without any reassignment risk.
Move-up buyers from other North Vancouver neighbourhoods who have outgrown a townhome or smaller detached home and want more land, more quiet, and a longer-term address. Forest Hills is the kind of neighbourhood you move into and stay.
Buyers who want a build opportunity. Original 1950s homes on full-size lots represent a meaningful portion of Forest Hills inventory, and the neighbourhood is well-established enough that a new custom build here will hold its value. Buyers looking for a lot to build on will find Forest Hills a more realistic option than some of the North Shore's higher-profile neighbourhoods.
Professionals and families who work from home or have flexible commuting patterns. The drive to downtown Vancouver takes 20 to 30 minutes under normal conditions — workable for daily commuters, and very comfortable for those making the trip a few days a week.
Outdoor lifestyle buyers. If trail running, hiking, mountain biking, or simply having forest on your doorstep is a priority, Forest Hills is one of the best-positioned addresses in Metro Vancouver.
It may not be the right fit for buyers who:
Need to be within walking distance of transit, shops, or a SkyTrain station. Forest Hills is a drive-to neighbourhood, and that is unlikely to change.
Are looking for strata living, lock-and-leave properties, or lower-maintenance ownership. The neighbourhood is almost entirely detached homes on fee-simple lots, and the expectation is a full residential experience.
Want the energy of a walkable, commercial neighbourhood. Buyers drawn to Lonsdale, Edgemont Village, or the amenities of Lynn Valley Centre itself will find the Forest Hills streets quiet by comparison — that is a feature for most buyers here, but it is worth naming.
Forest Hills vs. Canyon Heights Both neighbourhoods sit in the upper District of North Vancouver, share the Handsworth Secondary catchment, and draw a similar family buyer profile. Canyon Heights is broader in its geography and has slightly more inventory moving through in a typical year, with a commercial anchor in Canyon Heights Village that gives it a bit more daily convenience. Forest Hills tends to feel quieter and more tucked away, with perhaps stronger trail access at the north end of the neighbourhood. Buyers comparing the two will find the lifestyle proposition similar — the differences come down to specific streets, specific lots, and where a particular listing sits relative to the schools and trails. Explore Canyon Heights listings at wallacegreen.ca/canyon-heights.
Forest Hills vs. Edgemont Edgemont has a defined village at its centre — coffee shops, restaurants, independent retailers — that gives it a walkable neighbourhood feeling Forest Hills does not try to replicate. Edgemont also trends higher in benchmark pricing, partly because of the village premium and partly because of the specific character of Edgemont Boulevard and the streets immediately surrounding it. Forest Hills offers more land for the price at many points in the range, and for buyers who do not need to walk to a cappuccino, the value proposition is real. Both sit in the Handsworth catchment. Explore Edgemont listings at wallacegreen.ca/edgemont.
Forest Hills vs. Lynn Valley Lynn Valley is a larger, more varied neighbourhood with a wider range of housing types — including a meaningful condo and townhome inventory alongside its detached stock. It is more accessible to families working with a tighter budget, and it has strong amenities of its own with Lynn Valley Town Centre. Forest Hills is a quieter, more uniformly detached area with higher price points and a more consistent lot size. Buyers who want everything that is great about the upper district at a more accessible entry point often start in Lynn Valley; buyers who want to stay long-term and have the budget often end up in Forest Hills. Explore Lynn Valley listings at wallacegreen.ca/lynn-valley.
Forest Hills vs. Grouse Woods Grouse Woods shares the Handsworth catchment and offers detached homes on comparable lots. It sits slightly further west, with its own quiet residential character and strong proximity to Capilano Road amenities. Homes in Grouse Woods and Forest Hills often trade in overlapping price ranges, and buyers considering one will almost always look at the other. The decision typically comes down to specific addresses, proximity to trails, and individual property character rather than any meaningful neighbourhood-level difference. Explore Grouse Woods listings at wallacegreen.ca/grouse-woods.
If you are searching within the Handsworth Secondary catchment, Forest Hills is one of several North Vancouver neighbourhoods that qualify. Each offers a distinct lifestyle and housing type — browsing across them gives you a fuller picture of what the catchment offers at different price points and property types.
Edgemont — Village lifestyle, Edgemont Boulevard commercial strip, strong inventory of both renovated originals and newer detached homes. Search Edgemont homes
Canyon Heights — Broad detached neighbourhood with Canyon Heights Village at its centre, slightly higher inventory than Forest Hills in a typical year. Search Canyon Heights homes
Grouse Woods — Quieter, more tucked-away detached neighbourhood west of Forest Hills, similar lot sizes and buyer profile. Search Grouse Woods homes
Capilano — Detached homes in the Capilano area with access to both Handsworth and other catchments depending on the specific address. Search Capilano homes
Catchment boundaries should always be confirmed directly with School District 44, as they can change.
What is the school catchment for Forest Hills? Most Forest Hills homes feed into Highlands Elementary or Canyon Heights Elementary for K-7, and Handsworth Secondary for grades 8 to 12. Handsworth is one of the most sought-after secondary schools in North Vancouver, known for its International Baccalaureate program and strong academic and athletic culture. Catchment boundaries should always be confirmed directly with School District 44 before purchasing, as they can change.
What type of homes are available in Forest Hills? Forest Hills is almost entirely single-family detached. There are no significant condo or strata developments within the neighbourhood, and townhome inventory is negligible. Buyers will find a mix of original mid-century homes from the 1950s — typically 1,500 to 3,000 square feet on lots of 6,000 to 9,000 square feet — alongside custom-built homes from the last two decades that often run 4,000 to 6,000 square feet on comparable or larger lots.
What are homes selling for in Forest Hills right now? For current benchmark pricing, see the Market Update section on this page. Forest Hills carries one of the higher MLS Home Price Index benchmarks among North Vancouver neighbourhoods, reflecting the detached-only character of the area, lot sizes, and the influence of the Handsworth catchment on demand. The range within the neighbourhood is wide, spanning from original character homes to large custom builds.
Is Forest Hills a good neighbourhood for families? Yes, consistently. The combination of the Handsworth Secondary catchment, elementary school access, quiet residential streets, low through-traffic, and proximity to Lynn Canyon and Lynn Valley trails makes it one of North Vancouver's most family-oriented addresses. Most buyers who purchase in Forest Hills cite schools, outdoor access, and lot size as their primary motivations.
How long do homes typically sit on the market in Forest Hills? It varies significantly by price tier and condition. Well-priced homes at the lower end of the Forest Hills range can move quickly, often within a few weeks. Larger luxury properties above $4 million tend to take longer, as the buyer pool is smaller and decisions are more considered. As a general guide, the overall North Shore detached market is currently in buyer's market conditions, meaning buyers have more time and more options than they did during the peak of 2021 and 2022. For current days-on-market context, see the Market Update section on this page.
What is the lot size in Forest Hills? Most original Forest Hills lots run between approximately 6,500 and 9,000 square feet, with typical frontages of 60 to 70 feet. Larger lots exist, particularly on ridge streets like Sunnycrest Drive and Lions Avenue, where lot sizes can exceed 10,000 square feet. Lot size is a meaningful value driver in Forest Hills, particularly for buyers who are evaluating build potential.
Is Forest Hills walkable? By Metro Vancouver standards, Forest Hills is a car-dependent neighbourhood for daily errands. Lynn Valley Town Centre — the nearest commercial hub with grocery, services, and dining — is a five to ten minute drive. The neighbourhood does offer excellent walkability to trails: Lynn Canyon Park and the Lynn Valley trail network are accessible on foot from most Forest Hills addresses. Transit exists but is limited compared to lower-lying North Vancouver areas.
How does Forest Hills compare to Edgemont or Canyon Heights? All three are Handsworth Secondary catchment neighbourhoods with a similar family buyer profile and predominantly detached housing stock. The main distinctions are lifestyle: Edgemont has a walkable village centre, Canyon Heights has Canyon Heights Village, and Forest Hills is quieter and more purely residential. Benchmark pricing tends to be highest in Edgemont, with Forest Hills and Canyon Heights in an overlapping range. See the How Does It Compare section above for a full breakdown.
Wallace Green Real Estate Group has extensive experience assisting buyers and sellers across North Vancouver, including Forest Hills. With over 350 homes sold since 2020, our team provides informed pricing guidance, disciplined negotiation, and local insight throughout the Forest Hills real estate market.
Scott Wallace — Medallion Club 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Carson Green — Medallion Club 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
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