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Powell Valley

Powell Valley

Suburban Neighborhood in Gresham, Oregon

Multnomah County 97030, 97080

$479,132 Average Value
$274 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

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

  • Merilee Lloyd

    Merilee Lloyd

    Responds Quickly

    Mal & Seitz

    (971) 340-2631

    56 Total Sales

    1 in Powell Valley

    $305,000 Price

    Merilee Lloyd
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  • Patti Gage

    Patti Gage

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate

    (971) 255-5429

    138 Total Sales

    3 in Powell Valley

    $231K - $465K Price Range

    Patti Gage
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  • Eric Lehouiller

    Eric Lehouiller

    Oregon Choice Group

    (971) 233-6265

    119 Total Sales

    1 in Powell Valley

    $440,000 Price

    Eric Lehouiller
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  • Kirstan Rogers

    Kirstan Rogers

    Keller Williams PDX Central

    (971) 351-0501

    126 Total Sales

    4 in Powell Valley

    $240K - $395K Price Range

    Kirstan Rogers
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  • Kristina Molina

    Kristina Molina

    Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite

    (833) 505-0927

    125 Total Sales

    1 in Powell Valley

    $179,000 Price

    Kristina Molina
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  • Dennis Kviz

    Dennis Kviz

    UNIQUE REALT

    (971) 369-7947

    23 Total Sales

    1 in Powell Valley

    $535,990 Price

    Dennis Kviz
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

27 min drive

Bus

NE Kane & SE 1st

Bus

SE Kane & 2nd

Bus

SE Powell Valley & Greenway

Bus

NE Kane & 8th

Bus

NE Kane & 2nd Ct

Bus

SE Kane & 5th St

Bus

SE Powell Valley & Barnes Flag Stop - 20230719

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

Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Powell Valley, Gresham sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Powell Valley, Gresham over the last 12 months is $458,905, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$450,000
Median Single Family Price
$501,250
Median Townhouse Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$239,900
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$215,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$274
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
75
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$462,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,780
Median Year Built
1978
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,871
On par with the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,594
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,009
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
768
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Open Houses

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    225 SE Hacienda Ct, Gresham, OR 97080

    $560,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,277 Sq Ft
    • 225 SE Hacienda Ct
    • New 1 day ago

    Seller may consider buyer concessions if made in an offer. Fantastic home in sought after location! This home has Fresh Interior Paint, Fresh Exterior Paint, Partial flooring replacement in some areas. A fireplace and a soft neutral color palette create a solid blank canvas for the living area. The primary bathroom features plenty of under sink storage waiting for your home organization needs.

    Michelle Holmes Opendoor Brokerage LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

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
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