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Traditional subdivision intertwined with Gresham’s active downtown
Though Historic Southeast Gresham is a primarily residential neighborhood with schools and a green space, it’s deeply connected to the city’s charming downtown. The Gresham Japanese Garden’s carefully pruned shrubs and trees, the community-centered Arts Plaza and the collaborative network of downtown businesses are all only about a mile away from most homes. “It’s a friendly neighborhood and the new people who move in follow suit,” says Marie Salter, the owner of a small neighborhood business—Hair by Marie Salter—who grew up in Gresham. “The brand-new [housing development] that went in joined right in the culture because they bought gift cards from us for the new people who move into their place.”
Historic Southeast is located near the Gresham Arts plaza which hosts events for the city.
Main City Park is home to a colorful Japanese garden in Historic Southeast.
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Community gardening and firetruck playground at Thom Park
Historic Southeast has meticulously maintained green spaces, and those exploding with wild, colorful foliage. At the center of the neighborhood, Thom Park has a firetruck-themed playground to keep children busy while enterprising parents tend to their respective plots in the park’s community garden. A trail carves through a mossy forest painted with vibrant green and yellow leaves to reveal the running track behind Dexter McCarty Middle School.
Main City Park, one of downtown Gresham’s unique green spaces, is immediately west of the neighborhood. Though the Gresham Japanese Garden takes up a small portion of the park’s total acreage, it’s one of the most recognized sections of the city park. Established as Tsuru Island—from the Japanese word for “crane”—by the Gresham-Troutdale chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, the impeccably maintained garden is a space of peace, tranquility and longevity.
Thom Park is the primary green space for the Historic Southeast neighborhood.
Main Street Park features an off leash dog park for Historic Southeast dog owners.
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Authentic 1950s diner; Mexican food and groceries
The neighborhood marks the transition between a primarily residential area and an energetic downtown. “There’s lots of foot traffic and lots of community events, so if I am trying to market my business, I can almost always walk over to the splash pad in the Arts Plaza and find a crowd or a community gathering,” Salter says. The Arts Plaza hosts events like the Gresham Farmers Market and the Music Mondays concert series throughout the warmer months.
Though much of the neighborhood is walkable to downtown Gresham, with its eateries and small businesses, Historic Southeast has its neighborhood establishments. Polar King is a true vintage diner—having opened its doors in 1952—that serves all-day breakfast, with dishes like corned beef hash, steak and eggs and omelets smothered with Southern-style gravy. On the same street, the Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant is a cheerful place to enjoy sizzling fajita plates and the “best margaritas in the city,” albeit self-proclaimed. Mexican food enthusiasts will find ingredients and other imports at Tienda Mexicana La Guadalupe Grocery Market and La Tapatia Market across the street. Otherwise, Walmart Neighborhood Market, WinCo Foods and Fred Meyer are farther east.
Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant in Historic Southeast was rated “best margaritas in the city,”
Polar King is a american style diner that's been serving the Historic Southeast neighborhood since the early 1950's.
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Range of 20th-century architecture comprises Historic Southeast
The homes in Historic Southeast truly represent the architectural evolution of the city throughout the last half of the 20th century. Traditional ranch-style homes and modest bungalows built from the 1950s through the 1970s cost between $375,000 and $490,000. In the hillier landscape of the neighborhood’s southside, split-levels and raised ranch-style homes are carved into gently sloping lots. More recent builds, like new traditional homes with Craftsman details that are characteristic of the 2000s, and contemporary single-level houses fetch from $450,000 to $550,000. Homes come with fenced backyards designed with gardening and hosting summer barbecues in mind, otherwise framed by mature trees that paint the landscape in rich hues during the autumn season.
Ranch style homes in Historic Southeast go for between $375,000 and $490,000.
Older new traditional style homes in go for $375,000 and $490,000.
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Journalism students at Gresham High manage The Argus
Children may begin their education at East Gresham Elementary School, which earns a C-plus grade from Niche. From there, they may attend Dexter McCarty Middle School before advancing to Gresham High School, both of which earn C grades. The high school offers a wide variety of courses in addition to the standard curriculum, such as three different levels of Japanese and career technical education programs in automotive technology, construction, business and marketing, early childhood education and integrated media. Journalism courses are also available, and students run an active online newspaper—The Argus—complete with feature stories and opinion pieces.
Elementary School students in Historic Southeast attend East Gresham Elementary.
High School Aged students in Historic Southeast attend nearby Gresham High School.
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Powell Boulevard and Interstate 84 run to Portland
Powell Boulevard, also known as Oregon state Route 26, runs through the neighborhood, connecting it to both downtown Gresham and downtown Portland, less than 19 miles away. Hogan Street travels north toward Interstate 84, often the fastest route downtown because of traffic. A few TriMet bus lines connect the neighborhood to other parts of Gresham and Troutdale, while bus 9 takes passengers to downtown and Old Town Portland.
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Parks in this Area
Thom Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Portland International
25 min drive
Bus
E Powell & SE Hogan
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Historic Southeast
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Historic Southeast, Gresham sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Historic Southeast, Gresham over the last 12 months is $426,514, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Move-in ready ranch-style home with charming curb appeal and well-maintained landscaping! Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors in the living room, highlighted by a cozy fireplace and a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. The hardwoods continue into the dining room, adjacent to a kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. The floor plan offers privacy with
Excellent Investment Opportunity in Prime Gresham Location! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-maintainedfourplex just minutes from shopping, dining, transit, and downtown Gresham. Each of the four 2-bedroom, 1-bath units offerscomfortable living. Tenants enjoy the convenience of a detached single-car garage for each unit, plus extra parking space.Located close to Mt. Hood Community
Excellent Investment Opportunity in Prime Gresham Location! Don’t miss this rare chance to own a well-maintainedfourplex just minutes from shopping, dining, transit, and downtown Gresham. Each of the four 2-bedroom, 1-bath units oerscomfortable living. Tenants enjoy the convenience of a detached single-car garage for each unit, plus extra parking space.Located close to Mt. Hood Community College,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,134
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,511
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,692
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.6%
College Graduates
18.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.8%
% Population in Labor Force
58.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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