Neighborhood guide · Maple Valley, WA 98038

Neighborhoods in Maple Valley

From acreage in Hobart to lake communities and newer subdivisions near Four Corners, here is how 13 Maple Valley neighborhoods compare: the feel, the homes, and what's nearby.

Hobart
Valley Green
Patrick's Faire
Highlands of Cedar River
Highlands at Lake Wilderness
Lake Forest Estates
Cherokee Bay
Katesridge
Meadows at Rock Creek
Belmont Woods
Cedar Downs
Maple Ridge Highlands
Maple Woods

Neighborhood	Type	Built	Homes	HOA	Parks
Hobart	Acreage	1980s–2000s	Custom, about 1–10 acre lots	No	Cedar River, Taylor Mountain
Valley Green	Neighborhood	About 2000	About 1,500–2,200 sq ft	Not confirmed	Playgrounds
Patrick's Faire	Neighborhood	2002–2004	1,560–2,630 sq ft	Yes	Community park
Highlands of Cedar River	Wooded custom	About 1987	About 3,100–3,500 sq ft, about 0.9 acre lots	Yes	Near Cedar River
Highlands at Lake Wilderness	Neighborhood	1990s	About 1,900–2,600 sq ft	Yes	Trail access
Lake Forest Estates	Lakeside	About 1990	About 2,600–3,900 sq ft	Yes	Private lake park, dock
Cherokee Bay	Lake community	Mostly 1970–1999	About 1,100–4,000 sq ft	Yes	Beach, clubhouses, courts
Katesridge	Neighborhood	About 2000–2002	1,670–3,170 sq ft	Yes	Playground, trail
Meadows at Rock Creek	Neighborhood	Mid-2000s	Example: about 2,380 sq ft	Yes	4 parks, sport courts
Belmont Woods	Neighborhood	Mid-1990s	About 2,200–2,300 sq ft	Yes	3.2-acre park
Cedar Downs	Wooded, mixed	From 1974	Custom homes, townhomes, 2012 homes	Yes	Private Pipe Lake park
Maple Ridge Highlands	Neighborhood	2006–2008	1,830–3,740 sq ft	Yes	5 parks, zip line
Maple Woods	Neighborhood	2002–2005	1,600–3,700 sq ft	Yes	Trails, sport court

Numbers marked "about" or "approximate" come from listings and are estimates. Home counts marked "from the HOA" or "from the community club" come from those groups. Schools shown are from recent listings, so always confirm the school district for a specific address.

Unincorporated · northeast of the city

Hobart

Feel: Rural and quiet. Trees, pasture, and real space between neighbors.
Home styles: Acreage and custom homes, mostly built from the 1980s to 2000s, on lots of about 1 to 10 acres (approximate, from listings).
Nearby: The Cedar River along the south and west edges, and Taylor Mountain to the northeast.
Good to know: Most addresses are in the Tahoma School District, but some are in the Issaquah School District, so check each address. On acreage, ask about the well and septic system.

Quick facts

HomesAbout 2,400 across the area

Median year built1985

HOANo

ParksCedar River, Taylor Mountain

Read the full Hobart guide

Fun fact: Loggers settled Hobart in 1879 and first called it Vine Maple Valley. The 1903 post office was named for Vice President Garret Hobart, and a coal mine ran here until 1947.

North end · off SR 169

Valley Green

Feel: A classic neighborhood with cul-de-sacs and play areas, a quick hop to the lake.
Home styles: Two-story homes of about 1,500 to 2,200 sq ft on smaller lots, built around 2000.
Nearby: SR 169, SE 240th Street, and Lake Wilderness.
Good to know: Valley Green has three divisions.

Quick facts

BuiltAbout 2000

HOANot confirmed

ParksPlaygrounds, common areas

Northeast · SE 243rd area

Patrick's Faire

Feel: A tucked-in pocket with its own park. Some backyards gate right onto it.
Home styles: Two-story homes of 1,560 to 2,630 sq ft with 3 to 4 bedrooms, built 2002 to 2004.
Nearby: Belmont Woods next door, SR 169, and Lake Wilderness.
Good to know: Some listings call it part of Belmont Woods. Schools shown on recent listings: Rock Creek Elementary, Summit Trail Middle, and Tahoma High.

Quick facts

Built2002 to 2004

HOAYes

BuilderQuadrant Homes (approximate, from listings)

ParksCommunity park and play area

Unincorporated · just north of the city

Highlands of Cedar River

Feel: Private and wooded, with lots close to an acre. It feels more like Hobart than a subdivision.
Home styles: Custom homes from about 1987, roughly 3,100 to 3,500 sq ft, on lots of about 0.9 acre. RV parking and some Mt. Rainier views.
Nearby: The Cedar River, around SE 226th Street and 238th Place SE.
Good to know: It isn't on the city plat map, and it isn't the same neighborhood as Highlands at Cedar Downs. Schools shown on recent listings: Tahoma Elementary, Summit Trail Middle, and Tahoma High.

Quick facts

BuiltAbout 1987

HOAYes

Between SR 169 and the lake

Highlands at Lake Wilderness

Feel: Established and woodsy, with trail access right out of the neighborhood.
Home styles: Two-story homes of about 1,900 to 2,600 sq ft on cul-de-sac lots. Platted in 1991 and built out through the 1990s.
Nearby: Lake Wilderness Park and the Green to Cedar Rivers Trail.
Good to know: Schools shown on recent listings: Cedar River Elementary, Summit Trail Middle, and Tahoma High.

Quick facts

Homes172 (from the HOA)

Built1990s

HOAYes

ParksTrail access, Lake Wilderness Park

East shore of Lake Wilderness

Lake Forest Estates

Feel: Bigger homes, bigger lots, and a private park right on the lake.
Home styles: About 2,600 to 3,900 sq ft with 4 bedrooms, on lots of around 14,000 to 15,000 sq ft. Built around 1990.
Nearby: A private lake park with a dock, play area, and sport court. The Lake Wilderness Trail is at the end of the street.

Quick facts

BuiltAbout 1990

HOAYes

ParksPrivate lake park with dock

Pipe Lake and Lake Lucerne

Cherokee Bay

Feel: Lake life with a real community club. A 1940s summer resort spot that grew into a year-round neighborhood.
Home styles: A mix of ranch, split-level, and two-story homes, some older cabins, and some big newer builds. Mostly built 1970 to 1999, about 1,100 to 4,000 sq ft.
Nearby: Two private lakes, two clubhouses, and a 4-acre park with a swim beach and dock, plus a boat launch, courts, a playground, and a dog park.
Good to know: Private roads and its own water system, and architectural review applies. Schools shown on recent listings: Lake Wilderness Elementary, Maple View Middle, and Tahoma High.

Quick facts

HomesAbout 868 (from the community club)

BuiltMostly 1970 to 1999

HOAYes

ParksBeach, clubhouses, courts

Fun fact: Cherokee Bay has nine miles of private roads. Pipe Lake is 52 acres and 65 feet deep, and neither lake has public access.

South of the lake · near Four Corners

Katesridge

Feel: An easy everyday neighborhood with a playground and a walking shortcut toward the shops.
Home styles: Two-story homes of 1,670 to 3,170 sq ft with 3 to 6 bedrooms, on 6,200 to 8,000 sq ft lots. Built about 2000 to 2002.
Nearby: The Lake Wilderness Trail, Four Corners shopping, and SR 18.
Good to know: Schools shown on recent listings: Rock Creek Elementary, Summit Trail Middle, and Tahoma High.

Quick facts

HomesAbout 296

BuiltAbout 2000 to 2002

HOAYes

BuilderQuadrant Homes (approximate)

ParksPlayground, trail access

Off Kent-Kangley · SE 268th to 277th

Meadows at Rock Creek

Feel: A big, newer neighborhood made for walking, with four small parks.
Home styles: Two-story homes on smaller lots, for example about 2,380 sq ft with 4 bedrooms on a 4,750 sq ft lot. Built in the mid-2000s.
Nearby: The entrance is on Kent-Kangley Road, close to Four Corners.
Good to know: The HOA maintains the wood fences. Schools shown on recent listings: Cedar River Elementary, Summit Trail Middle, and Tahoma High.

Quick facts

HomesAbout 550

BuiltMid-2000s

HOAYes

BuilderCanterwood Homes (approximate)

Parks4 parks, sport courts

Northeast · off 234th Way SE

Belmont Woods

Feel: A settled 1990s neighborhood with mature trees and a 3.2-acre neighborhood park.
Home styles: Two-story Northwest traditional homes of around 2,200 to 2,300 sq ft, on lots near 7,700 sq ft, some with 3-car garages. Built in the mid-1990s.
Nearby: Patrick's Faire next door, Lake Wilderness, and SR 169.
Good to know: Schools shown on recent listings: Rock Creek Elementary, Summit Trail Middle, and Tahoma High.

Quick facts

HomesAbout 386

BuiltMid-1990s

HOAYes

ParksBelmont Woods Park

West side · near Pipe Lake

Cedar Downs

Feel: Older and wooded, with big lots, mature trees, and a private park on Pipe Lake.
Home styles: Custom homes from the mid-1970s, many split-entry, some on nearly half an acre. Cedar Downs Village has townhomes built in 1980, and Highlands at Cedar Downs added newer homes in 2012.
Nearby: Pipe Lake, Lake Wilderness Golf Course, Cedar Creek Park, SR 18, and SR 169.
Good to know: The townhomes in Cedar Downs Village are one of the lower price points in town.

Quick facts

Homes170 (from the HOA)

BuiltFrom 1974

HOAYes

ParksPrivate Pipe Lake park, pavilion

Southeast · off Maple Ridge Way

Maple Ridge Highlands

Feel: The newest of the group, with hillside streets and plenty of parks and play space.
Home styles: Two-story homes with 4 to 6 bedrooms, 1,830 to 3,740 sq ft. Some lots are small, around 3,800 sq ft. Built about 2006 to 2008.
Nearby: Four Corners is under a mile away, and trailheads are nearby.
Good to know: Schools shown on recent listings: Rock Creek Elementary, Summit Trail Middle, and Tahoma High.

Quick facts

Homes274 (from the HOA)

Built2006 to 2008

HOAYes

BuilderPlatted by Polygon; homes by Centex, Curtis Lang, and Norris

Parks5 parks, zip line playground

Fun fact: It was planned to share one HOA with Maple Woods, but Polygon's financial trouble split them. Engineers inspect the steep slopes every two years.

Southeast · next to Maple Ridge Highlands

Maple Woods

Feel: An early-2000s neighborhood next to green space, and the sister neighborhood to Maple Ridge Highlands.
Home styles: Craftsman and contemporary two-story homes with 3 to 5 bedrooms, 1,600 to 3,700 sq ft. Built about 2002 to 2005.
Nearby: A few minutes from Four Corners, with trails, basketball courts, and swing parks in the area.
Good to know: Sections include Terraces at Maple Woods and The Arbors.

Quick facts

HomesAbout 301

Built2002 to 2005

HOAYes

BuilderPolygon Homes (approximate)

ParksTrails, sport court

What neighborhoods are in Maple Valley, WA?

Neighborhoods in and around Maple Valley include Hobart, Valley Green, Patrick's Faire, Highlands of Cedar River, Highlands at Lake Wilderness, Lake Forest Estates, Cherokee Bay, Katesridge, Meadows at Rock Creek, Belmont Woods, Cedar Downs, Maple Ridge Highlands, and Maple Woods. Hobart and Highlands of Cedar River are unincorporated areas just outside city limits.

Which Maple Valley neighborhoods have lake access?

Lake Forest Estates has a private park and dock on Lake Wilderness. Cherokee Bay sits on Pipe Lake and Lake Lucerne, with a private swim beach, dock, and boat launch. Cedar Downs has a private park on Pipe Lake. Pipe Lake and Lake Lucerne have no public access.

Where can you find acreage near Maple Valley?

Hobart has acreage and custom homes on lots of about 1 to 10 acres. Highlands of Cedar River has custom homes on lots of about 0.9 acre. On acreage, ask about well and septic systems.

What are the newest neighborhoods in Maple Valley?

Among these neighborhoods, Maple Ridge Highlands was built about 2006 to 2008, and Meadows at Rock Creek was built in the mid-2000s. Highlands at Cedar Downs added newer homes in 2012.

Do Maple Valley neighborhoods have HOAs?

Most of the subdivisions listed here have an HOA, including Patrick's Faire, Katesridge, Meadows at Rock Creek, Belmont Woods, Cherokee Bay, and Maple Ridge Highlands. Hobart does not. HOA rules and dues vary, so review the documents for any home you consider.

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