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Downtown Gresham

Downtown Gresham

Suburban Neighborhood in Gresham, Oregon

Multnomah County 97030

$392,579 Average Value
$276 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

Historic district with small town feel

Downtown Gresham, also known as Central City, is a historic district 17 miles from Portland. “We are a big town with a very small town feel,” says Lynn Fnodgrass, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. “Our community is more on the rural than the urban side, but we have an urban core.” The downtown area is very walkable and has no parking meters. The area is used as a training ground for Guide Dogs for the Blind, which is the country’s oldest program for seeing eye dogs. “Our city is of a good size for training how to stop at the curb,” says Fnodgrass. “There are no lights in Downtown Gresham, but the next stop, near the outside of town, has lights.” Gresham is Oregon’s fourth largest city and was home to the Clackamas Chinook people until it became a timber settlement in 1884. The history of Gresham is kept in the previous 1913 Gresham Library, a red Tudor Revival build listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bungalow and ranch-style homes Starting at $300,000

Homes in the area are in the bungalow and ranch styles. Townhouses can also be found in the area and are in a simple new historicism style, with complex roof forms and long windows. New construction in downtown Gresham is scarce compared to other parts of the city. Homes reside on medium to large lots, usually with fenced-in yards alongside thin sidewalks that disappear closer to the commercial parts of town. Roadways are wide, creating an active noise level that becomes louder when close to busier streets. Homes range in price from $350,000 to $450,000. Townhouses sell for $300,000 to $450,000.
Townhomes are popular in the Downtown Gresham community.
Townhomes are popular in the Downtown Gresham community.
Bungalows are a common style of home found throughout Gresham.
Bungalows are a common style of home found throughout Gresham.
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Gresham Golf Course and Tsuru Island

The Timberline Lodge ski resort at the base of Mount Hood is just 40 miles away from Downtown Gresham on Route 26. The city is also within 8 miles of the Oxbow Regional Park and the Dabney State Recreation area, two destinations on the Sandy River where summer adventurers can fish, hike and swim. Within the area is the public Gresham Golf Course. The location contains an 18-hole golf course and a Pour Sports Bar & Grill. Main City Park is a 22-acre park with a play structure and off-leash dog area. The park also houses Tsuru Island, a Japanese garden created by residents displaced during WWII.
Gresham Golf Course is located to the east of downtown.
Gresham Golf Course is located to the east of downtown.
Enjoy beautiful Japanese Gardens in the heart of downtown Gresham.
Enjoy beautiful Japanese Gardens in the heart of downtown Gresham.
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Middle College at Springwater Trail High School

Children in the area attend East Gresham Elementary School, receiving a C from Niche. Students continue to Dexter McCarthy Middle School, receiving a B. Springwater Trail High School, receiving a B-minus, allows 11th and 12th-grade students to take courses at the Mt. Hood Community College.
Downtown Gresham offers many different schooling offers to fit your children's needs.
Downtown Gresham offers many different schooling offers to fit your children's needs.
West Gresham Elementary School is located on West Powell Boulevard in Downtown Gresham.
West Gresham Elementary School is located on West Powell Boulevard in Downtown Gresham.
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Downtown Gresham's "small town feel"

Every third Thursday, the Historic Downtown Gresham Association hosts a neighborhood gathering where locals can interact and purchase food and drinks from local businesses. The association usually partners with the Regional Arts & Culture Council and the Center for the Arts Foundation to host these events. Residents who wish to attend religious services may visit several places of worship within the area, including Citypark Church, Rise City Church, Gresham Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church and others.
Wall Street Pizza is a local favorite in downtown Gresham.
Wall Street Pizza is a local favorite in downtown Gresham.
Gresham Historical Museum is a great place for educational fun.
Gresham Historical Museum is a great place for educational fun.
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Light rail station and bus stops

Downtown Gresham is a walkable area with several bike lanes along the major roadways. The MAX Blue Line light rail station takes locals from Gresham to Portland and Hillsboro and bus stops line the major roadways. Residents take I-84 West to Portland International Airport.

Gresham Town Fair and Sugar Cubed bakery

The Gresham Town Fair features locations like popular retailers JOANN and Ross. Nearby are Boccelli's Ristorante and the Margarita Factory. Residents enjoy Pad Thai at the Asian Thai Bistro or cupcakes at the Sugar Cubed Bakery. Heidi's of Gresham offers a variety of German, Swiss and Italian dishes next to the Safeway on Northeast Burnside Road.
From cakes to cookies, you sweet tooth will be satisfied at Sugar Cube.
From cakes to cookies, you sweet tooth will be satisfied at Sugar Cube.
Sugar Cube is the go to for sweets and treats.
Sugar Cube is the go to for sweets and treats.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

23 min drive

Subway

Gresham Central Transit Center

Subway

Cleveland Avenue

Bus

W Powell & SW Eastman Parkway

Bus

NW Division & Victoria

Bus

NE Division & Hood

Bus

N Main & NE 5th

Bus

NE Division & Cleveland

Bus

NE Division & Main

Bus

NE Hood & 5th

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Downtown Gresham US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 8 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 8 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Downtown Gresham Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$400,000
Median Sale Price
$361,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$404,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$339,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
447
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
6.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,379
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,826
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,207
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,910
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,734
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,873

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.1%
College Graduates
24.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

64 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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