Forest Grove Real Estate

Forest Grove Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Oregon

Forest Grove is a picturesque community, situated on the western edge of the Portland Metropolitan Area in Washington County, the “Silicon Forest” of Oregon. Located about 30 minutes from Portland, one of the nicest metro urban centers in America, Forest Grove is a self-contained rural community surrounded by nurseries, wineries and busy farms. It is also a charming historic town, with more than 100 historic houses and buildings in the town center and central neighborhoods. It is also a busy economic center that is an important part of the thriving Portland metro area and it is only 15 minutes from Hillsboro, the central hub of cutting-edge technology firms in Oregon. Forest Grove features spectacular views around every corner of the Coastal Range foothills, rolling farmland and nearby Mt. Hood. Forest Grove is also a University town, for over 150 years, the beautiful campus of Pacific University has been an important component of the quality of life here. This community of about 19,000 prides itself on its top-notch schools and it is no surprise that the Forest Grove School District was the only school district in all of Oregon to earn “exceptional” ratings on a recent state education report card. Once you have moved here, you are certain to join the many who agree that Forest Grove has aged gracefully, preserving the charm of its historic homes and tree-lined streets while making room for the industry and stability a diverse economy entails.