Raleigh West
Suburban Neighborhood in Beaverton, Oregon
Washington County 97005, 97225

Colorful streets protected by speedbumps
Most residences in Raleigh West are on the eastern side, in a pocket of residential streets below Southwest Jamieson Road. “The houses tend to be well manicured,” says Realtor Virginia Sewell of Windermere Realty Trust. “It's a fairly safe neighborhood.” Sidewalks run between grass dividers filled with juvenile sugar maples and rock gardens, lending both shade and puddle-free walks to pedestrians crossing from one side of the street to another using black-and-white checkered crosswalks with speedbumps. Tucked into that pocket, a predominance of vernacular home designs vary in their distance from the curb, with some tucked back in groves of trees and others with open skies above. Their stylings often blend woodland colors and materials with their surroundings, offering a litany of cozy single- and multi-story ranch-styles, as well as split-levels and Cape Cods, “Which are popular,” says Sewell. “The prices are fairly reasonable,” though marginally higher for Beaverton, with many selling for between $400,000 to $700,000.Sports and recreation under any sky
Woven into the area's low industrial buildings are several indoor recreation options. Probably the most significant is the Winterhawks Skating Center, an ice-skating facility that offers lessons and is the training facility for the Portland Winterhawks. This junior ice hockey team is part of the Western Hockey League. Right down the road is the Beaverton Family YMCA, a vast facility with exercise rooms, gymnasiums, meeting rooms and regular programming for youths and adults. Just west of the neighborhood, the 03 International Badminton Club serves up lessons for those looking to try out Portland's sacred pastime. Of course, not all days are spent inside, with several parks in and around Raleigh West. All nearby parks are ADA-accessible, including the playground at Little People's Park and even the 4.5-mile Fanno Creek Trail, which cyclists can travel from Vista Brook Park and Greenway Park.Oregon's most-standout public middle school
Students in Raleigh West begin their education at Raleigh Hills Elementary, which has an A-minus Niche score. Next comes the A-rated Whitford K-8, Niche's most standout school in all of Oregon, partly achieved by its offering of the SUMMA program for highly gifted students. The last step is Beaverton High, which has a Niche score of B-plus. All three schools offer class sizes at or below the national average of 17 students per teacher.Night markets and community cleanups
Locals take pride in their manicured streets and location within Beaverton. The Denney Whitford/Raleigh West Neighborhood Association Committee always seeks volunteers to help with cleanup days and other community maintenance projects. With immediate access to downtown Beaverton, residents also like to visit the Beaverton Night Market in August.Options for commuters
Oregon Route 217 is part of the neighborhood's western border and is an apt artery for 7-mile trips eastward to Portland. Those commuting south to Wilsonville can park and ride using a WES commuter rail station 2 miles south at Cascade Plaza. Bus routes also service all major roads in the neighborhood, though some lack shelters for rainy days.Racking up retail and restaurants
Bereft of heavy industry, Raleigh West contains a few expected businesses in its low industrial area, such as storage units and offices for contractors. Some unexpected businesses, however, include video game stores and coffee shops. But for hefty commerce, residents drive north to Beaverton Hillsdale Highway for home supplies from Michael's Crafts and the Home Depot or groceries from a location for the Asian supermarket chain Uwajimaya. A Fred Meyer grocery store also sits less than a mile west. Residents can instead go south to Allen Boulevard for lower-traffic fillings. “It’s close to everything you’re going to need,” says Sewell. Burgerville is a popular option for fast and filling meals. Just up the road, Legends Billiards Room and its accompanying restaurant, Catfish Lou's, is a popular nightlife spot, offering ladies nights every Wednesday and Sunday.Things to consider
Beaverton Creek is prone to occasional high water when precipitation is constant or other factors permit. This affects select areas of Raleigh West, mainly those along Route 217, which is also prone to noise pollution. Properties surrounding Little People's Park are also at greater risk of water damage.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Victoria Buck
Stellar Realty Northwest
(971) 351-0278
223 Total Sales
1 in Raleigh West
$625,000 Price
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Jeff Birndorf
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
(971) 307-9410
74 Total Sales
1 in Raleigh West
$700,000 Price
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Michael Crosbie
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty, LLC
(888) 814-9613
84 Total Sales
1 in Raleigh West
$750,000 Price
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Sharon Fleming
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Bain
(971) 407-5537
115 Total Sales
1 in Raleigh West
$637,000 Price
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Scott Edelman
Move Real Estate Inc
(971) 365-3532
76 Total Sales
2 in Raleigh West
$320K - $321K Price Range
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Kamila Price
eXp Realty
(971) 339-8602
315 Total Sales
2 in Raleigh West
$750K - $830K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Raleigh West | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 6 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
Larceny | 6 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
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Raleigh West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Raleigh West, Beaverton sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Raleigh West, Beaverton over the last 12 months is $635,900, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Fanno Creek Greenway separates retail from residences