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Island-like hideaway with options
Island Station is not an island. It is a peninsula that sticks out from a confluence between the Willamette River and Kellogg Creek, situated directly across the creek from downtown Milwaukie. Yet Island Station has all the privacy of an island community without the accompanying strain of getting around. With bus routes, bike paths, light rail stations and a continuous span of shoreline containing nature parks with river access, homeowners in this small community enjoy a constant balance of nature-fueled serenity and proximity to commercial areas.
Blossoms and bungalows on Bluebird Street
East of the elevated McLoughlin Boulevard sits a sizeable collection of multi-family housing in a wooded landscape. Extending west from there to the rushing waters of the Willamette River is a small grid of single-family homes on side streets named after bird species that intersect with a middle-lying train track. The many styles and ages found there sit on manicured lawns with front-yard garden plots and rows of flowering trees hidden amidst a thick canopy of evergreens and tulip poplars. Single-story Craftsman bungalows, American Foursquares with sweeping front porches, midcentury ranchers with detached garages and postmodern multi-story Alpine homes are just a taste of the designs one can find. Many can be snagged at prices usually beginning around $500,000 and maxing out around $600,000, though some have sold for more.
Two-story midcentury homes can be found in Island Station.
Craftsman-style homes with wraparound porches can be found in Island Station
Elegant Tudors add to the variety in Island Station.
Large manors in Island Station back out to the Willamette River.
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Nature parks with trail connections
Almost all of Island Station's western front is parkland on the eastern shore of the Willamette River – a prime fishing spot. Elk Rock Island is where the neighborhood derives its name. The 13.6 acre natural area offers trails for hiking, which pass along vernal pools that contain microecosystems for salamanders and other aquatic life. Just be sure to stick to the path, which is clear of poison oak. Getting there requires passing through Spring Park Natural Area, where local children enjoy a playground within walking distance. The 4.5 mile Trolly Trail runs along McLoughlin Boulevard, offering pedestrians and cyclists a way to get from downtown Milwaukie south to Gladstone. Those on the neighborhood's westernmost streets might prefer to use Kellogg Creek Park's trail, which connects to the Trolley Track in the neighborhood's north end.
Spring Park has plenty of walking trails in Island Station.
Elk Rock Island offers fishing from rocky shores and unique wildlife in Island Station.
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The Trolley Trail in Island Station begins south in Gladstone and ends north in Milwaukie.
Train tracks and trolley trails
Taking the Trolley Track less than a mile north or south leads riders to MAX light rail stations that can be taken into downtown Portland. The stations can also be reached using the 33 bus route along McLoughlin Boulevard, which runs all the way south to Oregon City or northeast to Clackamas Town Center.
Bilingual schools offering IB
Students head a few miles south every day to nearby schools in and around neighboring Oak Grove. Young students begin at Oak Grove Elementary, which has a Niche score of B-minus and sits just 1 mile south of Island Station. From there, students move up to Alder Creek Middle School, which has a Niche score of C. The last step is Rex Putnam High School, which has a Niche score of B-plus. It is the only high school in the Clackamas County School District that offers both an International Baccalaureate program and a Spanish bilingual immersion program.
Walking distance to pinball bars and downtown
A wealth of international restaurants, locally-owned boutiques, coffee shops and cocktail bars can be found right across Kellogg Creek in downtown Milwaukie – just a short walk or drive from home. If not in the mood to leave the neighborhood, River Roadhouse is an even shorter walk away. Residents head there to set a new pinball high score or polish their pool skills, all while sipping craft beer from a frosty, jumbo-size mug. For groceries, residents might prefer the shorter drive of 2 miles south to a Fred Meyer or Walmart Neighborhood Market rather than heading 2.5 miles northeast to a Safeway in Hector Campbell.
Two Sister's Cafe in Island Station serves cafe-style bites at an indoor children's play area.
River Roadhouse is filled with sports fans, pool players and pinball wizards on the weekends.
Shops immediately next to Island Station offer many weekend activities.
Fred Meyer is the closest grocery store to Island Station.
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A summertime community
From May through October, both the Milwaukie Farmer's Market and Milwaukie First Fridays are a short walk north from Island Station. In late summer, the Island Station Neighborhood District Association hosts a picnic with free food and live entertainment at nearby parks.
Things to consider
The Willamette River and Kellogg Creek both occasionally experience high-water incidents. In addition to a water treatment plant located on the confluence, high water can affect day-to-day life for businesses, homes and infrastructure closest to the water.
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Parks in this Area
Elk Rock Island
Parking Lot
Milwaukie Riverfront Park
Trails
River
Multi-Purpose Field
Spring Park Natural Area
Trails
Kronberg Park
Scott Park
Trails
Milwaukie Bay Park
Boating
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Kellogg Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Portland International
29 min drive
Bus
SE Mcloughlin & Lakewood
Bus
SE 22nd & Wren
Bus
12200 Block SE Mcloughlin
Bus
SE Mcloughlin & River Rd
Bus
SE 22nd & Bluebird
Bus
SE River Rd & Wren
Island Station Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Island Station, Milwaukie sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Island Station, Milwaukie over the last 12 months is $502,500, up 102% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great Development Opportunity ~ 0.42 Acres, 18,202 sqft., gently sloping land. Choose your adventure 3 single family detached homes with up to 2 ADUs or 3 Duplexes or 3 Triplexes or 3 Quadplexes or 6 Townhouses or Cottage Cluster. NEARBY AMMENITIES Light Rail Station – 0.7 miles Bus Stop – 0.2 miles Downtown Milwaukie, restaurants and shops – 0.8 miles Spring Park Natural Area and Elk Rock
The studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom apartments at Miramonte Lodge are comfortably outfitted and ideally located. Find out what its like to spend less time in your car and more time in the places you care about most.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,024
Median Age
43
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,799
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,068
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 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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