Cedar Mill

CEDAR MILL area is an established, family-friendly communities in Washington County, just west of Portland's West Hills, and they offer something the Westside does exceptionally well: an easy life close to everything. The neighborhoods are wooded and walkable, the schools are strong, and the commute to downtown Portland or to the tech campuses of the "Silicon Forest" is short.

Both areas fall within the Beaverton School District, one of the top districts in the state, with well-rated public schools plus nearby private options. Cedar Mill leans quiet and green, known for wooded ravines, walking trails, and newer custom-home developments, with everyday conveniences at Timberland Town Center and a seasonal farmers market. Cedar Hills carries a mid-century warmth, its ranch homes lining established streets near Cedar Hills Crossing — a landmark shopping center with New Seasons, Powell's Books, dining, and a theater — along with Commonwealth Lake Park and the Cedar Hills Recreation Center.

Homes range from updated mid-century ranches and condos to spacious newer builds on larger lots. Outdoor access is excellent, with Tualatin Hills Nature Park and trails near Cedar Mill Creek and its waterfall close by, and Highways 26 and 217, the Sunset Transit Center, and the MAX line keep commutes short in every direction. Neither area asks you to choose between nature and convenience, which is exactly why families settle in and stay.