The canoe place blends history and convenience in an idyllic setting
Undeniably historic, Canemah has so much more to offer, says Caralee Angell, Principal Broker at Angell Realty and herself a resident, “There’s so much interesting about Canemah, sometimes the historical part overshadows it.” While Canemah is on the National Register of Historic Places, the location along the Willamette is perhaps its biggest draw, with the river and the surrounding nature playing a big part in the neighborhood vibe. It’s a quiet hamlet, secluded from the rest of Oregon City, where residents are welcoming yet protective of their community. “There’s a sense of be who you are relentlessly but also for the better of the community,” says Selena Haney, one of Angell’s fellow brokers. With all this history and nature on hand, Canemah also is on the cusp of Portland, putting the manufacturing and tech jobs within commuting distance.
Canemah Bluff Nature Park Pathway is a great hiking place for locals.
Willamette Falls is a prominent feature in Canemah.
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Incredible views of the majestic Willamette
Towering over the neighborhood, Canemah Bluff Nature Park provides sights and hikes – “It’s a lovely hiking spot, perfect for a day hike. It’s considered one of the best hikes around Portland. It has amazing views of the Willamette, you’ll be walking on the bluff and just stop and look out from a great viewpoint,” says Angell. The park also features play areas for children, as well as a basketball court for pick-up games and friendly competition. Old Canemah Park, at the north end of town, is secluded and forested, and provides a great view across the Willamette River. Walking up along the river, the McLoughlin Promenade offers views of the Willamette Falls – along the way, residents may stop off for some indoor activity at the Museum of the Oregon Territory, reflecting the culture and history of Clackamas County.
Ferns explode at Canemah Bluff Nature Park on 4th Ave in Oregon City.
Stretch your legs on the trails at Singer Creek Park on Linn Ave in Oregon City.
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Quality education and focused learning options
“Our area is super diverse with education,” Haney points out, mentioning Oregon’s unique public charter school system that makes charter schools an option in the Canemah area. Oregon City School District serves Canemah, with students starting out at Holcomb Elementary, then progressing to Gardiner Middle School – both graded a C by Niche. Oregon City Senior High School, graded a B-minus, is known for the girls’ basketball program which has won the state championship 12 times, as well as placing in the State Tournament every year from 1987 to 2011. Alliance Charter Academy and Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences are two of the nearest charter options for the community’s children.
Gardiner Middle School serves students from sixth to eighth grade.
Front entrance to the Oregon City Highschool in the Caufield Neighborhood.
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Living in a slice of Oregon’s history
As a historic district, most of the community’s oldest houses – a combination of 100-year-old bungalows, cottages, and Craftsman-style houses – are protected by rules making it hard to change their exteriors or tear them down. The median build year is 1937, and some homes date back into the 1800s. These historic houses and their newer Ranch-style and split-level compatriots line the skinny roads in this neighborhood – says Angell, “There are so many tiny roads through Canemah, sometimes if there are two cars trying to pass you have to back up a little bit.” Set under towering old-growth trees, most homes in this neighborhood fetch between $350,000 and $700,000 regardless of their size and age.
Some multifamily homes are found in Canemah.
More secluded homes are found nestled in the woods of Canemah.
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The highlands come to Oregon
Mainly residential, with a little bit of industrial thrown in, means there’s little in the way of dining or shopping in the neighborhood. Residents from Canemah often head up to The Highland Stillhouse for a quick bite. “You can walk there from Canemah – it’s delicious food, they have the best fish and chips,” says Angell. They focus on Scotch Whisky, with one of the largest selections in the region served in a historic building capturing the essence of a Scottish pub. Just downriver, downtown Oregon City features a busy restaurant and shopping district for nights out. For cooking at home, folks have to venture out of the neighborhood, Angell says, “If you head over the river, there’s a Market of Choice West Linn, or head up to the Safeway.” The Oregon City Shopping Center brings together big box retailers to the north of the area.
Keller House Lighting is a historic part of Canemah.
Clackamas County Historical Society Museum has many historic artifacts in Canemah.
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Oregon City events attract residents
With the focus on history and staying residential, Canemah doesn’t play host to events. Instead, residents venture into Oregon City for events like the Memorial Day Parade and Fourth of July fireworks. The biggest festival in town is usually the First City Celebration, as Oregon City celebrates its status as the first city to be incorporated west of the Rockies, lending even further to the historical focus of the area.
Cars are necessary to get around
There is no public transportation in Canemah, and the tight streets make bicycling risky at times, but doable. Residents are car dependent, particularly for running errands. Being a protected historic neighborhood also means that amenities are limited – for instance, no places of worship are found in the neighborhood. Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center is less than 3 miles away and provides 24-hour emergency care, while Portland International Airport is an 18-mile drive north, offering service to 66 domestic and 11 international cities.
Larry G Dahl Memorial Marker is a monument key to Canemah.
The Highland Stillhouse is a local pub in Canemah.
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Willamette River life
So much of life in Canemah revolves around its positioning on the Willamette River. Angell herself has a floating home docked on the shoreline of Canemah and appreciates everything that the river and the Willamette Falls – the second-largest falls in the United States only behind Niagara – offers. “The power of the waterfall is a big part of the neighborhood – to see and hear that water crashing day after day, it gives you something,” says Angell. “In the summer months they block all but a small part of the falls and create somewhat of a lagoon where everyone plays with their boats. It’s a magical area.” Herons, osprey and eagles are a regular sight, and the salmon are plenty – Haney mentions that recreational fishing is incredibly popular in the summers.
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Parks in this Area
Canemah Bluff Nature Park
Chapin Park
Singer Creek Park
Disc Golf
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Water Board Park
Canemah Children’s Park
McLoughlin Promenade
Trails
Transit
Airport
Portland International
32 min drive
Bus
99E & Hedges St., Oregon City
Bus
S 2nd & Tumwater
Bus
99E & Jerome St., Oregon City
Bus
99E & J&M Auto Body, Oregon City
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Canemah
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Canemah Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Canemah, Oregon City sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Canemah, Oregon City over the last 12 months is $420,000, down 8% 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
433
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,377
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,545
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.4%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
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®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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