There’s something about an established neighborhood that just feels different. Mature trees. Homes that don’t all look cookie-cutter. Yards with room to garden, play and entertain. Streets that curve into quiet cul-de-sacs. That’s part of the appeal of Twin Hills in University Place.

Built primarily during the 1980s and early 1990s, Twin Hills offers a wonderful variety of architectural styles and floor plans. You’ll find traditional two-story homes, multi-level designs, Tudor styles and even a geodesic dome house, all with personalities of their own. Compared with many newer developments, Twin Hills homes often enjoy more outdoor space, mature landscaping and established trees that give the neighborhood a sense of privacy and permanence. Those larger lots can mean room for a garden, a great deck or patio, pets, play space—or simply a little more breathing room between you and your neighbors.

A Neighborhood That Holds Some Memories for Me

Twin Hills is personal for me, too.

When Madison was school-aged, we lived just across 67th in Chambers Creek Crossing, which was outside the University Place School District. We would actually walk across the street into Twin Hills so she could access the school bus.

Through those school years, we got to know so many wonderful families in the neighborhood. Their homes became the places where kids could play, visit and spend time together—and where, as a parent, you felt good knowing they were surrounded by people you knew and trusted.

Those are the things you don’t necessarily see when you look at a real estate listing: the relationships, the familiar faces and the feeling of having safe places for your kids to land.

Years later, after helping so many people buy and sell homes throughout Twin Hills, I still think about those days when I drive through the neighborhood.

Location, Location… and Lifestyle

Twin Hills is tucked into University Place with easy access to many of the things that make this community so desirable.



Nearby Kobayashi Park feels like a little hidden escape, with its wooded setting and access to Leach and Chambers Creek. Just minutes away, Chambers Bay offers miles of trails, spectacular Puget Sound views and its world-renowned golf course. Everyday life is convenient, too. Fred Meyer, shopping, restaurants, services and other University Place amenities are all close by, while Tacoma, Lakewood and major commuter routes are easily accessible.

It’s that combination—established neighborhood + larger lots + convenient location—that has kept Twin Hills appealing through changing real estate markets.

A Neighborhood We Know Well

Over the years, RM Home Specialists has represented numerous buyers and sellers throughout Twin Hills and the surrounding University Place community. We’ve watched these homes evolve, helped owners prepare them for market, and seen what buyers respond to when a Twin Hills home becomes available. Here is a link to our latest Twin Hill showplace.

If you’re thinking about buying in Twin Hills, or wondering what your Twin Hills home might be worth in today’s market, we’d love to help. RM Home Specialists brings years of University Place experience, neighborhood knowledge and a proven strategy for preparing, positioning and marketing homes to stand out.

Because sometimes the best neighborhood isn’t the newest one. It’s the one that has had time to grow into itself.