Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,252 Total Sales
1 in Blue Heron
$1,463,845 Price
Blue Heron
Suburban Neighborhood in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Clackamas County 97034
Bordered by two canals, Lake Oswego's Blue Heron neighborhood offers an opportunity to live in a lakefront house served by some of the best schools in Oregon. "Everybody here has a boat," says Bob Brown, president of the Blue Heron Neighborhood Association. "It's been that way for a long time."
Brown says Blue Heron is going through a transition as new residents are replacing its older, single-story ranch-style houses and cottages with two-story contemporary houses. They're taking advantage of the fact nearly a third of the neighborhood's lots sit on the banks of the Blue Heron and Lake Oswego canals, both of which feed into Oswego Lake. But those living in the remaining two-thirds of the neighborhood's houses need not fret because they might have deeded access to a lake easement like Alder Point, where you can store your boat and put it in the water.
Lot sizes vary widely in Blue Heron, so you can choose between living right next to your neighbors on a 4,100-square-foot lakefront lot or in the middle of the forest on a 29,000-square-foot lot with plenty of privacy. These houses fetch anywhere from $850,000 to $3 million, regardless of whether they have lake access. They also sit on wide, sidewalk-lined streets that almost guarantee you'll have a good time trick-or-treating at Halloween. "We have good crowds," Brown says. He says more families with children have been moving into the neighborhood over the past 10 years -- a driving force behind the houses getting larger -- so "we've had a number of visitors each season, and it seems to be increasing, which is great."
The neighborhood's schools have a lot to do with the increasing number of families and children Brown's seen moving into the area. Blue Heron's students will start their K-12 careers at Westridge Elementary School, which is the third-best public elementary school in Oregon, according to Niche.com. From here, they'll move on to Lakeridge Middle School, the state's fourth-best middle school, and Lake Ridge High School, the state's second-best high school, according to Niche.com. As a bonus, Blue Heron residents can also use the Lake Grove Swim Park – one of Lake Oswego's two swim parks -- because their houses were once part of the Lake Grove School District. They might also benefit from living in one of the 111 houses covered by the Blue Heron Homeowners Association, which grants them access to a private pool at the top of the hill.
Another benefit of this neighborhood is that it's close to some of Lake Oswego's most popular restaurants. Aji Tram's roast duck and teres major steak slider specials are only a mile away from most of Blue Heron's houses, so you don't have to travel very far to enjoy a good dinner out. The neighborhood is also less than two miles from the city's Boones Ferry Road corridor, where you'll find two grocery stores and local favorites like La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie, Hop N Cork, and the Babica Hen Café. Head west from these restaurants, and you'll pass by an Interstate 5 interchange that's 12 miles from downtown Portland and the 500,000-square-foot Bridgeport Village Shopping Center in Tualatin. From great schools to lakefront houses on sprawling, half-acre lots, the Blue Heron neighborhood brings a lot to the table. That's why it's a great place to call home.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nick Shivers
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Patti Gage
Patti Gage
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
(971) 255-5429
138 Total Sales
1 in Blue Heron
$890,000 Price
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Tracy Wiens
Tracy Wiens
John L. Scott Portland Central
(503) 782-1844
183 Total Sales
1 in Blue Heron
$1,010,000 Price
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Linda Heinrichs
Linda Heinrichs
Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
(360) 334-3746
139 Total Sales
1 in Blue Heron
$740,000 Price
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Erin Primrose
Erin Primrose
Real Broker
(360) 869-0587
71 Total Sales
1 in Blue Heron
$820,000 Price
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Andrew Pienovi
Andrew Pienovi
Responds QuicklyWindermere Realty Trust
(360) 803-2964
164 Total Sales
1 in Blue Heron
$3,500,000 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
River Run Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
West Waluga Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Playground
Bryant Woods Nature Park
Pilkington Park
Cooks Butte Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Westridge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Lake Grove Swim Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Blue Heron | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blue Heron, Lake Oswego sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Blue Heron, Lake Oswego over the last 12 months is $2,435,284, up 59% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,950,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,950,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$619
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Months of Supply
4.00
Median List Price
$2,212,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
11%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
453
Median Year Built
1969
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,956
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 310:30am - 1:30pm
$1,100,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,754 Sq Ft
- 4023 Melissa Dr
- New 2 days ago
Welcome to your storybook home nestled in one of Lake Oswego's most sought-after neighborhoods! Thoughtfully maintained and full of timeless charm, this 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath traditional offers spacious living, modern updates where it counts, and incredible access to top-rated Lake Oswego schools, parks, shopping, and dining as well as exclusive lake access.Step inside to find brand new hardwood
Tara Gault Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere
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Saturday, May 312 - 2pm
$1,690,000
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,017 Sq Ft
- 4054 Canal Woods Ct
- New 6 days ago
Perfectly located in Lake Oswego's Westridge neighborhood, in a sweet private setting, backing to greenspace, you'll find a perfect combination of luxury & warmth. This 4 BR, 3.5 BA beauty has the ideal footprint & flow in a rare setting offering privacy, peaceful views - all minutes from town. With 4,017 sq feet of refined living space, the home features freshly refinished Brazilian Cherry
Kat Gilpatrick Living Room Realty
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$2,150,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,984 Sq Ft
- 18171 Bryant Rd
- New 7 days ago
PERFECTION ON OSWEGO LAKE:Completely private waterfront home backing to a private island and open space. Primary suite on the main level, high-end kitchen with Viking appliances, quartz countertops, and gorgeous walnut hardwoods throughout. European French Farmhouse design with four stunning outdoor living spaces on a 10,000+ sq ft lot. Moody library, magnificent whiskey lounge, and abundant
Justin Harnish Harnish Company Realtors
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$600,000
- Land
- 0.24 Acre Lot
- 18308 Bryant Rd
- New 13 days ago
Hard to find, 3 large Lake Oswego lots that already is a Recorded Partition Plat 2005-099 (see uploaded Developer's Packet). There are three separate lots. The lot sizes are approx.: 17,752 sqft, 12,827 sqft, and 10,575 sqft. This listing is for all 3 lots as a package (MLS#: 135667573) . The three individual lots can be found as follows: 17,752 sqft is MLS#: 387794638 . 12,827 sqft is MLS#:
Joe Fustolo Soldera Properties, Inc
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$550,000
- Land
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- 18304 Bryant Rd
- New 13 days ago
Hard to find, 3 large Lake Oswego lots that already is a Recorded Partition Plat 2005-099 (see uploaded Developer's Packet). There are three separate lots. The lot sizes are approx.: 17,752 sqft, 12,827 sqft, and 10,575 sqft. This listing is for all 3 lots as a package (MLS#: 135667573) . The three individual lots can be found as follows: 17,752 sqft is MLS#: 387794638 . 12,827 sqft is
Joe Fustolo Soldera Properties, Inc
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,316
Median Age
47
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$199,411
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$213,327
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
83.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
8
/ 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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Westridge
Desirable contemporary homes in a private, quiet Lake Oswego neighborhood
Lake Forest
Portland suburb in Oregon’s top-ranked school district and rich with recreation
Lake Grove
A southwest Portland community with A-rated schools and waterfront recreation
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A luxurious community on the northern shoreline of Lake Oswego
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