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Rivercrest

Rivercrest

Suburban Neighborhood in Oregon City, Oregon

Clackamas County 97045

$538,344 Average Value
$341 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Community on Oregon City's upper terrace

Rivercrest sits on Oregon City's upper terrace where the river crests before heading down Willamette Falls, where a combination of volcanic eruptions and ice age floods cut three terraces into the land at the base. “It’s a really nice community, you’re close to downtown but are still a little further up the hill,” says Steve Seislove, A Realtor with John L Scott Real Estate Gold Properties, Lake Oswego, who sells homes in the area. It takes less than five minutes to reach Oregon City’s active downtown strip.

The elevated views in Rivercrest offer scenic glimpses of nearby forests and hills.
The elevated views in Rivercrest offer scenic glimpses of nearby forests and hills.
The railway in Rivercrest adds a touch of history, linking the community to the region.
The railway in Rivercrest adds a touch of history, linking the community to the region.
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Homes built after the war

Stretching 330 acres along the northwest corner of the upper terrace, Rivercrest is filled with craftsman-style homes from the 1930s on the same blocks as minimalist traditional, ranch-style and split-level houses that were popular in the following decades. These homes sit on quarter-acre lots that leave space for a small front lawn, a driveway, and in most cases, an attached two-car garage. Sidewalks are less common in Rivercrest but minimal traffic allows residents to walk to nearby parks. Single-family homes here range from $350,000 to $825,000, making the neighborhood more affordable than the average Oregon City neighborhood. Houses with recent renovations and over 2,000 square feet sell for between $600,000 and $800,000, while two-bedroom ranch-style homes can go for $350,000 to $550,000.

Tidy landscaping brightens up homes on Canemah Road in Rivercrest.
Tidy landscaping brightens up homes on Canemah Road in Rivercrest.
Rivercrest’s tree-lined streets create a serene and welcoming residential atmosphere.
Rivercrest’s tree-lined streets create a serene and welcoming residential atmosphere.
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Oregon City Schools holds its own

Students are served by the Oregon City School District, which Niche gives a B-plus overall rating. Children in Rivercrest can attend Gaffney Lane Elementary School, which Niche rates C-plus before possibly moving on to C-rated Gardiner Middle School and Oregon City High School, which receives a B-minus. Students also have a chance to attend the Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences, which offers a career technical education curriculum focused on communications, health care, engineering and manufacturing to students in grades six through 12, and the Oregon City Service Learning Academy, which helps high school students become more integrated into their community through meaningful work and community service.

Covered entrance to the Gaffney Elementary School in the Gaffney Neighborhood.
Covered entrance to the Gaffney Elementary School in the Gaffney Neighborhood.
The front entrance to Gardiner Middle School is on Williams St in Oregon City.
The front entrance to Gardiner Middle School is on Williams St in Oregon City.
Front entrance to the Oregon City Highschool in the Caufield Neighborhood.
Front entrance to the Oregon City Highschool in the Caufield Neighborhood.
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Trails, trees and places to roam

There are numerous parks in and surrounding Rivercrest’s residential streets, including Water Board Park, where visitors can take the paved path to an overlook featuring views of Willamette Falls. Rivercrest Park is home to a splash pad and a baseball field, while Singer Creek Park has a disc golf course and walking paths that wind between mature trees. “Walking through Singer Creek feels like taking a quiet stroll through the forest,” Seislove says.

Rivercrest park on Park Road provides a variety of recreation options for folks in Rivercrest.
Rivercrest park on Park Road provides a variety of recreation options for folks in Rivercrest.
Entrance sign to McLoughlin Promenade.
Entrance sign to McLoughlin Promenade.
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14th and Washington and more

When it's time to stock up on groceries, residents head over to the Safeway at the Hilltop Mall shopping center. The shopping center is also home to Bugatti's Oregon City, where the huckleberry mule is just as popular as the fettuccine alfredo. There are breweries on the waterfront, including McMenamins Oregon City. At 14th and Washington, Oregon City Brewing Company hosts food trucks and provides outdoor seating space for its patrons. For a slightly different flavor, folks can head across the street for seafood at Tony’s.

Dine in style at Bugatti's, a local favorite near Rivercrest.
Dine in style at Bugatti's, a local favorite near Rivercrest.
Safeway in Rivercrest makes shopping easy with a range of local goods and services.
Safeway in Rivercrest makes shopping easy with a range of local goods and services.
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Driving to Portland or Salem

Rivercrest has three major thoroughfares, Interstate 205, state Route 99E state Route 213. For those headed south to Canby or Salem, there’s OR-99E. For anyone headed further south near Mulino, a smaller town, Route 213 is the way to go. I-205 can get congested as one of the main arteries into Portland, particularly on weekday mornings and afternoons. "If you’re going south on I-205, it goes from five lanes to two lanes until you get right past the bridge over the Willamette,” Sieslove says.

Your morning commute from Rivercrest takes you across 99E.
Your morning commute from Rivercrest takes you across 99E.
Grab a bus to get across Oregon City and West Linn in Rivercrest.
Grab a bus to get across Oregon City and West Linn in Rivercrest.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

33 min drive

Bus

Linn & Holmes

Bus

Charman Street And Telford Road

Bus

Linn & Williams

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Linn & Narain

Bus

Linn & Charman

Bus

Charman Street And Apperson Street

Bus

Warner - Milne & Linn Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Rivercrest US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$490,000
Median Single Family Price
$490,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$341
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Months of Supply
1.30
Median List Price
$494,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
680
Median Year Built
1962
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,759
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

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
1,899
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$88,717
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,040

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35%
Advanced Degrees
14.8%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

35 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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