Koert Balke
MORE Realty
(360) 334-3759
83 Total Sales
2 in South End
$365K - $445K Price Range
South End
Suburban Neighborhood in Oregon City, Oregon
Clackamas County 97045
Featuring 50-year-old houses on quarter-acre lots, Oregon City’s South End neighborhood contrasts the tightly packed, newer houses you’ll find along the city’s southern border. It also offers easy access to schools, parks, and other amenities that make it a livable community.
Most of South End’s houses went up during the 1960s and 1970s when the post-war baby boom and the development of Washington County’s Silicon Forest Technology Corridor brought almost 400,000 new residents to the Portland Metropolitan Area. The neighborhood’s Ranch-style and split-level houses sit on 9,000- to 10,000-square-foot lots that often leave room for small yards, tall trees, and a little patio area for relaxing outside. Some houses offer a view of the Willamette River, while others offer an above-ground pool and a hot tub. And they’re all located on winding subdivision streets with sidewalks on at least one side and space for on-street parking. Three- and four-bedroom homes in the South End neighborhood fetch $450,000 to $600,000, which is less than what the newer houses that you’ll find in other parts of Oregon City might cost.
And even though South End isn’t the southernmost part of Oregon City – a distinction it lost in the early 2000s when the city started developing its Hazel Grove-Westling Farm and Tower Vista neighborhoods – it boasts its fair share of amenities. This neighborhood is home to the Oregon City Service Learning Academy, a public charter school offering high school students a service-based curriculum that helps them become an integrated part of their community. Students who grow up in the South End neighborhood also have an opportunity to attend John McLoughlin Elementary School, Gardiner Middle School, and Oregon City High School – all of which received a B or a B+ on Niche.com.
Regardless of where children go to school, though, they can all get exercise at Chapin Park – where you’ll find a simple playground with a few slides, four softball fields and two soccer fields youth teams use for their sporting events and a picnic shelter with a barbecue grill that you can reserve for your next family barbecue or birthday party. This neighborhood is also close to Oregon City’s Old Canemah Park, which offers picnic shelters in a forested area with views of the Willamette River and a viewpoint where you can see Coffee Creek Falls.
The neighborhood is also home to Don Chuy Mexican Restaurant, which maintains a near-perfect 4.9-star rating on Google because of its authentic food and friendly service. This restaurant is just down the street from the Pure Bliss Bakery and Café, a local favorite serving pastries like a sausage, cheese, and jalapeno scone, a bacon and egg croissant, and cinnamon rolls with maple or raspberry glazes.
Even though the South End neighborhood could use a new name, the blending of its parks, restaurants, and schools with its older, more relaxed, post-war suburb vibe make it a great place to live.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Koert Balke
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Allison Grice
Allison Grice
KJK Properties PC
(833) 759-1337
176 Total Sales
1 in South End
$635,000 Price
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Molly LeBlanc
Molly LeBlanc
KELLER WILLIAMS PORTLAND CENTRAL
(971) 407-1413
166 Total Sales
2 in South End
$449K - $710K Price Range
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Nicole Ellis
Nicole Ellis
John L. Scott Market Center
(855) 340-7481
38 Total Sales
1 in South End
$487,000 Price
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Alex McCarthy
Alex McCarthy
JOHN L. SCOTT-SALEM
(458) 221-4176
74 Total Sales
1 in South End
$610,000 Price
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Nick Shivers
Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,252 Total Sales
6 in South End
$390K - $675K Price Range
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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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
Hazel Grove Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South End | 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 | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South End, Oregon City sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in South End, Oregon City over the last 12 months is $573,781, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$561,000
Median Single Family Price
$569,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$427,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$319
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Months of Supply
0.70
Median List Price
$567,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,179
Median Year Built
1975
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,727
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,819
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$645,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,888 Sq Ft
- 18915 Allegheny Dr
- New 3 days ago
Offer deadline Tuesday, May 6 at 3 PM. A Rare Gem in Oregon City! Welcome to your dream home — a beautifully remodeled single-level retreat nestled on a spacious lot, blending style, comfort, and functionality. With a new roof, 4 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms, this move-in-ready property offers modern updates and thoughtful features throughout.Step inside and be greeted by a light-filled interior
Seanna Erricson Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite
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$450,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,818 Sq Ft
- 11862 Cornerstone Place
Welcome to 11862 Cornerstone Place! This townhouse has many thoughtful upgrades that will make your daily life easier and more comfortable! (Ask your agent for the list.) Enjoy entertaining in your efficient kitchen with pantry, oversized sink and granite counters while chatting with your guests in the adjoining great room. Upstairs, your spacious primary ensuite with vaulted ceiling boasts a
Ellen Radcliffe Sundance Realty LLC
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$659,950
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,665 Sq Ft
- 1224 Lafayette Ave
This fully reimagined mid-century modern home has been taken down to the studs and thoughtfully rebuilt to blend timeless design with modern functionality. Nestled on a spacious lot, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single level home boasts an open floor plan flooded with natural light, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout, complementing the sleek
Michael Smira John L. Scott Portland Central
Homes for Rent
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$1,850 per month
- Fernwood Court Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 735+ Sq Ft
- 18713 Central Point Rd
- Oregon City, OR
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,610
Median Age
44
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,051
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,477
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Canemah
History meets idyllic riverside life in the Willamette Valley
Hazel Grove-Westling Farm
A sought-after southern suburb of Oregon City
Rivercrest
Bedroom community on the bluffs with access to nearby downtown
Tower Vista
Collection of single-family homes on Oregon City's south side
Hillendale
Cozy suburban community south of Portland in Oregon City
McLoughlin
Historic community at heart of Oregon City, downtown district, waterfalls, trails
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