Merilee Lloyd
Responds Quickly
Mal & Seitz
(971) 340-2631
59 Total Sales
1 in Powell Valley
$305,000 Price
Powell Valley
Gresham's Powell Valley neighborhood allows its residents to straddle the urban-rural divide. It offers easy access to Portland along three commercial thoroughfares that lead straight into the city. "It's also close to the Sandy River, and you get some amazing views of Mt. Hood," says Nicole Richards, a real estate broker with eXp Realty.
Throughout its history, Powell Valley has been a vital stopping-off point for people on their way to Portland. It started when Jackson and James Powell set up a small settlement on one of the main roads, present-day U.S. Highway 26, that connected the Oregon Trail to Portland. This settlement was called Powell's Valley after its founders or Campground after an early religious campground where many settlers stopped for the night. It was later named Gresham when U.S. Postmaster General Walter Quintin Gresham approved a request to build a post office there.
Today, the Powell Valley neighborhood runs along Powell Valley Road from a shopping center at the U.S. 126 and Northeast Burnside Road intersection to Gresham's western city limits. It runs a similar course along Northeast Division Street, which links Portland with U.S. 126 and Burnside Road. Most of the neighborhood's housing stock is Ranch-style homes and mid-Century split-levels built when Gresham's population soared from 3,944 in 1960 to 65,235 in 1990 due to growth and its annexation of nearby agricultural communities like Powell Valley. A handful of Northwest Contemporary homes and some newer Millennial Mansions that take up every square inch of their lot with their multiple roof lines and stone façades also run along this neighborhood's two-lane streets.
Trees are sparse in the Powell Valley neighborhood compared to other parts of Gresham and the Portland Metropolitan Area, but every house has a large patch of grass in front of it, which means your children might want to consider mowing lawns as an after-school job. Three-bedroom houses in the neighborhood range from $350,000 to $500,000, while four-bedroom and larger houses will fetch between $450,000 and $650,000.
"This is a well-established community in east Gresham with a lot of rolling terrain," Richards says. And that rolling terrain leads to the Sandy River, the Mt. Hood National Forest, and the Timberline Lodge Ski Resort on Mt. Hood. This means you can spend a day hiking through an Old Growth Forest at the Oxbow Regional Park or playing in the river at the Dabney State Recreation Area just as quickly as you can drive to work in the city.
The undeveloped East Gresham Park on Southeast Williams Road offers a chance to explore a forest closer to town than those outer areas. The playground at Kane Park on Northeast Kane Drive is a favorite for neighborhood children. The athletic fields and playground equipment at Gordon Russell Middle School and Powell Valley Elementary School on Powell Valley Road are also open to the public.
The Powell Valley neighborhood is also home to the Blue Pine Grill on Southeast 282nd Avenue, where you'll find great brunch items, burgers, and wings. There are also several chain restaurants like Olive Garden and the Original Roadhouse Grill that you'll see in the Powell Boulevard shopping district.
Whether you'd like to spend a late night in the city or an early morning in the country, you'll find the perfect home in Gresham's Powell Valley neighborhood because it offers easy access to both.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Merilee Lloyd
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Eric Lehouiller
Eric Lehouiller
Oregon Choice Group
(971) 233-6265
120 Total Sales
1 in Powell Valley
$440,000 Price
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Kirstan Rogers
Kirstan Rogers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 351-0501
126 Total Sales
5 in Powell Valley
$240K - $490K Price Range
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Jimmy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey Real Estate, LLC
(888) 998-2216
32 Total Sales
1 in Powell Valley
$410,000 Price
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Daniela Sardo
Daniela Sardo
Real Broker
(360) 803-3002
72 Total Sales
1 in Powell Valley
$440,000 Price
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Sheri Ognianov
Sheri Ognianov
Soldera Properties Inc.
(855) 955-3945
33 Total Sales
1 in Powell Valley
$649,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kane Road Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Gradin Community Sports Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Gresham Splash Pad Park
Ironwood Park
East Gresham Park
Kane Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Powell Valley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Powell Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Powell Valley, Gresham sell after 153 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Powell Valley, Gresham over the last 12 months is $314,900, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$314,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$329,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$479,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$419,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
49
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,788
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,871
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,594
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,007
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
768
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
$349,950
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,688 Sq Ft
- 220 NE Village Squire Ave
Unique Townhome with bedroom on the MAIN plus FULL BATH!! remodeled bath on main with roll in shower. Kitchen with eating area & dining space. The living room features a large slider that looks out to the beautiful landscape grounds with mature trees. The courtyard area is great for entertaining guest and having a garden space or maybe a small pet space. Upstairs you will find plenty of storage
Ronda Cammann John L. Scott Portland South
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 2pm
$515,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,937 Sq Ft
- 132 SE Anderson Ln
Spacious One Level Home with a Large Formal Living Room with a Gas Fireplace & Laminate Floors that flows into a Nice Dining Room Great for Entertaining. Large Kitchen with a Gas Range & Pantry , Nice Family Room with a Gas Fireplace & Door out to a Covered Deck, Wheel Chair Ramp in the Fully Fenced Back Yard. Primary Bedroom has a Walk in Closet, Full Bath including a Jaccuzi Tub, Walk in Shower
Sharon Alexander RE/MAX Advantage Group
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$479,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,560 Sq Ft
- 3420 SE El Camino Dr
- New 21 days ago
Timeless Mid-Century Elegance with Garden RetreatThis beautifully updated mid-century ranch blends classic design with modern comfort—all on a single level. Lovingly maintained by the same owner for over 50 years, it offers an ideal layout with three bedrooms, two full baths, and multiple living spaces, including a cozy family room with a gas fireplace set into a natural rock wall. The spacious
Jordan McAllisterMORE Realty(503) 678-9514 -
$330,000
- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,437 Sq Ft
- 361 NE Village Squire Ave
- Unit 4
- New 6 days ago
Versatile and refreshed townhouse with fantastic amenities. In a beautiful park-like setting, the Bull Run Townhomes are so quiet and peaceful that you'll forget that you're conveniently located in the middle of Gresham. You'll appreciate the gracious layout of the community with lots of space between the buildings - something that urban density requirements don't allow any more! 3 bedrooms
Ronald Milligan Fiv Realty
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$319,000
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,032 Sq Ft
- 361 NE Village Squire Ave
- New 7 days ago
Charming, Move-In Ready Townhome in a Beautifully Maintained Community! Welcome home to this inviting 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome that blends comfort, style, and convenience. Step inside to find updated Royal Mahogany LVP flooring, energy-efficient vinyl windows, and chic barn doors in both the half bath and the spacious primary suite. The primary bedroom also features a walk-in closet, offering
Joseph Robb Knipe Realty ERA Powered
Homes for Rent
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$1,399 - $1,575 per month
- PineWood Commons
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 640+ Sq Ft
- 2710 NW Division St
- Gresham, OR
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$1,650 - $1,950 per month
- Gresham Park Apartments
- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 800+ Sq Ft
- 805 NE Kane Dr
- Gresham, OR
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,822
Median Age
43
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,746
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,052
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Gresham
Quaint historic downtown suburb 17 miles from Portland
Northeast Gresham
Home to quiet cul-de-sacs and major Gresham resources
Gresham Butte
A nature-based neighborhood with access to both hiking trails and downtown Gresham
North Central
A central suburb in community-oriented Gresham
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