Vista Hills, Portland (97225): Mid-Century Homes, Schools & Market Guide

Vista Hills is a wooded west-side neighborhood with Portland (97225) addresses, located between Sylvan and Beaverton just south of the Sunset Highway (US-26). It is known for 1950s–1960s mid-century ranches and daylight ranches on large, mature lots, with a median list price around $900,000. Homes are in the Beaverton School District. The Dirk Hmura Team has sold over 50 homes in Vista Hills and nearby West Slope and Raleigh Hills since 2003. Our buyer's agent Josh lives in the neighborhood and is an expert.

Schools serving Vista Hills

Vista Hills homes are assigned to Beaverton School District schools including Ridgewood Elementary, Cedar Park Middle and Beaverton High School. Private options are nearby include Catlin Gabel on Barnes Rd.

Commutes from Vista Hills

Vista Hills is one of the closest Washington County neighborhoods to downtown Portland. Commutes to the Pearl district is around 10 minutes on Hwy 26, 15 minutes to OHSU's Marquam Hill campus and a short 10 minute drive to Nike World Headquarters and downtown Beaverton. Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is nearby, and the MAX line is reachable from Sunset Transit Center. It's location with lower Washington County property taxes make it a desirable neighborhood.

Living in Vista Hills

Streets are wide and quiet with mature trees and few through-routes. You'll see people walking their dogs in the neighborhood all day long. Raleigh Park and the Raleigh Swim Center are nearby and Cedar Hills Crossing and Beaverton's shops and restaurants are minutes away.

Buying a mid-century home in Vista Hills

Most Vista Hills homes are 60+ years old, and that era is the draw: mid-century modern design on large, mature lots, minutes from downtown Portland. The updated mid-century homes on big lots are in high demand.The older section of Vista Hills has the stately streets of Melnore, Hawthorne and Arborcrest. The newer section from the 60's include Scenic, Gardenview and Alpine. The unique streets of Imperial and Regal are lined with mid-century "carriage house" built by mid-century designer Mel Hansen. Home sales have had high buyer demand in 2026 ranging from $600,000-$2,750,000.