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Adairs Port of Upper Astoria

Adairs Port of Upper Astoria

Neighborhood in Astoria, Oregon

Clatsop County 97103

$534,845 Average Value
$328 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Pirate treasure hidden in the "Good Docks"

Adairs Port of Upper Astoria—more often referred to as “Uppertown” by locals—is known for its storybook Queen Anne Victorian homes and original Craftsman builds. “I would say most people are looking for historic homes with character and river views,” says Sarah Jane Bardy, a broker with Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty. “A lot of the houses have river views because they are on the north side of the hill.” However, there’s one house that stands out among the rest: the one in which the quintessential 1980s adventure movie “The Goonies” was filmed. Though it’s most widely known as the “Goon Docks,” the neighborhood also has locations featured in films such as “Free Willy” and “Kindergarten Cop.”

Portal Park features the eastern Astoria city sign.
Portal Park features the eastern Astoria city sign.
Port of Upper Astoria sits on the edge of highway 30 as you drive into Astoria.
Port of Upper Astoria sits on the edge of highway 30 as you drive into Astoria.
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National Goonies Day

The legacy of “The Goonies” never dies in Astoria—the community hosts several events for National Goonies Day on June 7th, marking the release date of the film in 1985. Bus tours, scavenger hunts, movie showings and a “passport” booklet dubbed “The OreGOONIan Challenge” are a few of the activities organized by the Clatsop County Historical Society and Oregon Film Museum.

Create your own film on a set of a locally filmed movie at The Oregon Film Museum.
Create your own film on a set of a locally filmed movie at The Oregon Film Museum.
Adairs Port of Upper Astoria is home to the popular filming location for 'The Goonies'.
Adairs Port of Upper Astoria is home to the popular filming location for 'The Goonies'.
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Queen Anne Victorians and original Craftsman homes

The neighborhood is known for original Craftsman and Queen Anne Victorian homes that line its residential streets in playful shades of green and blue. Intricate details like gingerbread trim and fish-scale siding color almost every corner of the homes, most of which were built between the 1880s and 1920. These historic houses have been artfully restored and maintained, ranging in price from $450,000 to $600,000, with many having views of the Columbia River. Homeowners aren’t the only ones to enjoy the neighborhood, though. Seal lions migrate from California to gather at the riverbank during the colder months, and residents can be observed as seasonal neighbors from porches and decks. Empty lots are also still available, selling for between $50,000 and $100,000.

Craftsman and Victorian hilltop homes have stunning views of the Columbia River.
Craftsman and Victorian hilltop homes have stunning views of the Columbia River.
A stunning Queen Anne home in Adairs Port of Upper Astoria.
A stunning Queen Anne home in Adairs Port of Upper Astoria.
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Pier 39 offers coffee, brews and a view

The Pier 39 commercial center juts out of the neighborhood into the Columbia River, offering unparalleled views of the water. Coffee Girl repurposed the oldest cannery facility in the West, where baristas now put the finishing touches on photo-worthy latte art and grill paninis. Customers can enjoy their morning coffees while gazing into the infinite blue of the river or enjoy the same view over a local brew from Rogue Pier 39 Public House. Located in the former Bumble Bee Tuna Cannery, the brewery now fries rockfish, salmon and prawns for its customers. Meals come on checkered wax paper, and patrons can choose from a wall of 30 different taps in an easygoing atmosphere. “Brewery tourism is a really big thing all over Astoria,” Bardy says. “People come for the weekend and tour all of the different breweries.” Inland, locals can grab a slice at Geno’s Pizza and Burgers or browse trinkets with a coffee in hand at Astoria Coffee Company. A Safeway is nearby for groceries and other essentials.

Grab a morning brew for you and your best friend at Coffee Girl.
Grab a morning brew for you and your best friend at Coffee Girl.
Enjoy fish and chips with views of the Columbia River at Rogue Pier 39 Public House.
Enjoy fish and chips with views of the Columbia River at Rogue Pier 39 Public House.
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Elementary school from Kindergarten Cop

Children can start their education at John Jacob Astor Elementary School—where “Kindergarten Cop” was filmed—before potentially moving on to Lewis and Clark Elementary School for third through fifth grade. Both elementary schools earn B grades from Niche, as do Astoria Middle School and Astoria High School. Part of the Astoria community for over a century, the high school offers fine arts education with piano and guitar lessons, orchestra and music production, as well as applied arts courses like pottery, guitar building, but also horticulture and landscaping.

Astoria High School offers classes in horticulture, pottery and music production.
Astoria High School offers classes in horticulture, pottery and music production.
Astor Elementary School earns a B on Niche.
Astor Elementary School earns a B on Niche.
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Several pocket parks and Columbia Field

Drivers crossing Adairs Port of Upper Astoria’s western border will pass the Welcome to Astoria sign nestled in Portal Park, one of several small green spaces in the neighborhood. On the other end of the neighborhood, Alderbrook Park has a playground, basketball court and a picnic shelter. In between these two smaller parks, Columbia Field stretches 4.6 acres, with two softball diamonds and two pickleball courts near the 1852 U.S. Custom House reconstruction, a former 1800s customs office. Boaters can launch kayaks and canoes from a boat ramp on the river.

Portal Park is a small green space at the entrance of Astoria, OR.
Portal Park is a small green space at the entrance of Astoria, OR.
Columbia Field is the home of Astoria Youth Baseball.
Columbia Field is the home of Astoria Youth Baseball.
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Astoria Riverwalk and "Old 300" trolley lead downtown

Leif Erikson Drive—also known as US Route 30—runs along the riverfront, connecting Adairs Port of Upper Astoria to downtown and continuing both east and south until it eventually reaches Portland. Locally, it passes all three of the neighborhood green spaces, as well as Geno’s Pizza and Beer, Astoria Coffee Company and Safeway. Branching off the highway is 39th Street, which extends to the river as the repurposed Pier 39 commercial area. The Astoria Riverwalk also follows the riverbank, leading pedestrians to the shops, eateries and bars downtown. The historic “Old 300” trolley is just $1 for a ride, which stops along the riverwalk west of 39th Street.

The Astoria Riverwalk takes you past Pier 39 to Downtown Astoria.
The Astoria Riverwalk takes you past Pier 39 to Downtown Astoria.
Grab a ride into Downtown on the Historic 300 Trolley Train.
Grab a ride into Downtown on the Historic 300 Trolley Train.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Adairs Port of Upper Astoria US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

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Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$490,000
Median Single Family Price
$480,000
Median Townhouse Price
$560,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$328
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Months of Supply
4.50
Median List Price
$519,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
151
Median Year Built
1914
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,364
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,365

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
689
Median Age
48
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$85,526
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,614

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

40 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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