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Suburban-living in northeast Milwaukie
Located 2 miles from downtown Milwaukie and spanning a small sliver of southeast Portland, Ardenwald offers residents suburban living with immediate access to urban amenities at Clackamas Town Center and major highways like U.S. Route 99E for a quick 6-mile commute into downtown Portland. Like many of the surrounding suburbs, Ardenwald developed as a result of the completion of U.S Route 99E in the 1930s, which improved the area’s connection to Portland. While Ardenwald features railways, warehouses and light industrial activity, the neighborhood is also known as a quiet community with an emphasis on outdoor recreation and nearby greenspace like Tideman Johnson City Park for wildlife viewing and creek-side hiking. The community is highly popular for commuters working in Portland who are interested in maintaining a suburban and nature-oriented lifestyle. Locals here benefit from a community-oriented neighborhood with a small-town feel through family-owned restaurants like Gramma’s Corner Kitchen and the annual concert series held at Ardenwald Park. “The community provides immediate access to Portland without a heavy commute and features a wide variety of mid-century homes more affordable than similar properties closer to downtown,” says Lauren Sheehan, local resident of Ardenwald for over 12 years and Broker of eXp Realty, LLC.
Shopping at Clackamas Town Center
Residents here shop at Clackamas Town Center, which offers a variety of department stores and retailers to choose from, like Macy's, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods. While groceries and other everyday essentials are available at nearby stores like New Seasons, Walgreens and Rite Aid at Milwaukie Marketplace. When dining in the area, locals visit Milwaukie Cafe and Bottle Shop for their famous breakfast sandwiches, slow-cooked brisket and weekend brunch specials. Or head to family-owned Gramma’s Corner Kitchen for breakfast bites and home-style American classics that have been serving the community for over 7 years. For outdoor dining on a heated patio, visit Ovation Bistro and Bar for an extensive wine menu with over 90 variations and a food menu inspired by local produce and neighborhood farmers.
Residents of the Ardenwald neighborhood enjoy shopping at Clackamas Town Center, just minutes away.
Residents of the Ardenwald neighborhood enjoy shopping at Target.
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The annual concert series at Ardenwald Park
The sound of amplified guitars, bellowing accordions and soaring vocal harmonies fill the air each summer at Ardenwald Park during the neighborhood’s annual concert series. Usually held every Thursday evening in August, adults and children gather at the park to listen to bands, hang out with neighbors and bring food and drinks to share. The event is popular among children who climb on the park’s playground or dance in front of the bands. The concert series highlights all kinds of genres with performances by country fiddlers, college rock cover bands and jazzy blues groups.
Have an impromptu show at the amphitheater at Ardenwald Park on SE Roswell St in Milwaukie.
Have a picnic at Ardenwald Park on SE Roswell St in Milwaukie.
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Mid-century ramblers and cozy bungalows
Ardenwald features a range of housing options from single-story bungalows and mid-century ramblers to newly-constructed New Traditionals and Cape Cod styles. Most subdivisions here are without a Homeowners Association fee and feature narrow streets where traffic is slow to accommodate morning jogs and dog walkers. While new construction and renovations enter the community, the majority of the homes here are well-built and were constructed as early as the 1960s. With a median sales price of $490,000, price points here can range from the mid 200,000s to upwards of $800,000 depending on the age, size and location of the property. For example, a two-bedroom bungalow fixer-upper costs around $265,000, while a four-bedroom newly-constructed New Traditional with close proximity to Ardenwald Elementary School can go for around $799,000. Homes neighboring the high-rated schools within the area are subject to increased price points. Homes here often feature smaller lots with paved driveways and are typically fronted by well-maintained patches of greenery with ornate barriers for added seclusion. “All one level homes are hard to find in inner Portland and Ardenwald is made up of one-level homes or main level living with a basement— they are affordable and attract both first-time buyers looking to start families and older generations looking to downsize,” says Sheehan.
Homes are full of charm and cheer in the Ardenwald neighborhood.
Well paved sidewalks line the streets of the Ardenwalk neighborhood.
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Education at North Clackamas Schools
Students in the Ardenwald area can attend schools like Ardenwald Elementary, Rowe Middle and Milwaukie High School, all three of which earned a ranking of C or higher from the educational review site, Niche. Ardenwald Elementary School offers a Talented and Gifted (TAG) program that provides a more rigorous curriculum to meet students’ academic rate and level of learning, while Rowe Middle School offers learning specialists, speech pathologists and school psychologists within their Special Education department to lead each child to success. Milwaukie High School offers a rigorous curriculum with over nine Advanced Placement (AP) courses for higher education preparation. Private institutions like Portland Waldorf School and Sunstone Montessori School are also common here.
Rowe Middle School serves grades 6-8 on SE Lake Rd in Portland.
The Side Entrance of Milwaukie High School welcomes teachers and students.
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Neighborhood greenery and the 21-mile Springwater Corridor Trail
Residents here are within walking distance of the shaded pavilion and picnic tables at Ardenwald Park, which are perfect for on-the-go dining. Four-legged friends are also welcome here to enjoy on-leash walking on the paved paths or a game of fetch on the open greenery. For nearly 8 acres of natural area to explore, locals visit Tideman Johnson City Park for bird-watching and wildlife viewing where coyotes, beavers, and herons are common within the area. Cyclists and pedestrians enjoy a direct paved path to downtown Portland on the Springwater Corridor Trail, which stretches 21 miles along Johnson Creek. Ardenwald residents can access the trail at Tideman Johnson City Park.
Ardenwald is surrounded by nature preserves to keep residents close to nature.
Take the family out for a day at Springwater Corridor Trail.
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Public transportation and nearby healthcare in Ardenwald
Ardenwald relies on U.S. Route 99E and Milwaukie Expressway for easy access to downtown Portland and neighboring areas like Reed and Historic Milwaukie. Residents seeking public transit options can take the TriMet bus for trips in and around Milwaukie starting at $2.80 for adults one-way. Ardenwald riders can start their ride on bus route 75, which operates along Southeast 32nd Avenue and stops throughout the community. In addition, residents can commute on the light rail, as a station with a park-and-ride lot on the MAX Orange Line is just outside the Ardenwald neighborhood. For those seeking to travel longer distances, the Portland International Airport is only 13 miles away from Ardenwald. When seeking healthcare, residents here are within walking distance from Providence Milwaukie Hospital.
Providence Milwaukie Hospital sits on the south west corner of the Ardenwald neighborhood.
The Max Orange Line runs through Ardenwald, making public transportation easily accessible.
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Parks in this Area
Water Tower Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Century Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Johnson Creek Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Tideman Johnson Natural Area
Trails
Ardenwald Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Balfour Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Portland International
26 min drive
Bus
SE Johnson Creek & 42nd
Bus
SE Johnson Creek & 36th
Bus
SE Harrison & 32nd
Bus
SE 32nd & Meek
Bus
SE Johnson Creek & 32nd
Bus
SE 32nd & Floss
Bus
SE Harrison & 34th
Ardenwald Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ardenwald, Milwaukie sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ardenwald, Milwaukie over the last 12 months is $340,000, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,686
Median Age
43
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,088
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,655
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
40.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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