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Portland neighborhood with a quiet, suburban feel
With stunning views of dense evergreen forests speckled by white trillium flowers, with their distinctive three-leafed shape, it’s hard to believe that the Arnold Creek neighborhood is only seven miles from Downtown Portland. “It backs up to Tryon Creek State Natural Area, which is the really beautiful public wooded path with creeks,” says Victoria Buck, a broker with Stellar Realty Northwest. “It’s one of the best neighborhoods in Portland, to be honest.” Million-dollar homes with unique, diverse architecture enjoy access to a teeming forest in their backyards, highly ranked Portland public schools and the prominent suburb of Lake Oswego just south of the neighborhood.
Arnold Creek is hidden amid southwest Portland’s towering evergreen trees.
Single family home styles with a touch of modernism can be found throughout Arnold Creek.
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Tryon Creek State and Marica natural areas
Homes on the eastern side of Arnold Creek enjoy backyard views of the Tryon Creek State Natural Area, which includes 670 acres of wetlands with around eight miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails. A stunning representation of Portland nature, the wetlands are covered with a blanket of green foliage and moss nourished by 18 inches of average rainfall during the area’s rainiest months. Mushrooms of all shapes and sizes sprout from the trunks of trees and from the damp forest floor, across which slugs of different species make their way. Terry Riley Bridge, a structure suspended with rope and fashioned with just three rows of wooden planks nailed together, bridges one of three creeks in the natural area for those who dare to cross it.
Friends of Tryon Creek, a nonprofit, provides a week-long day camp with educational activities for children ages seven to 12, along with community activities for adults, like full moon hikes, land-tending courses and the annual Trillium Festival to celebrate the arrival of spring. The Maricara Natural Area is another option for outdoor adventure, with 17 acres of wetlands and forests populated with towering, ivy-covered trees.
Go trail running at Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
Enjoy the connecting trail through Arnold Creek Natural Area.
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A-minus-rated Stephenson Elementary School
Arnold Creek enjoys access to Stephenson Elementary School, which Niche rated with an A-minus. “It’s one of the best elementary schools in the area,” Bucks says. With plenty of after-school programs, parents can sign their little ones up for ukelele, yoga, music production and other unique classes. After Stephenson, local children attend Jackson Middle School, which receives a B-plus. Lastly, they can choose from 28 Advanced Placement and 12 dual credit courses at B-rated Ida B. Wells High School. The high school also offers four years of computer science and two years of systems dynamics and modeling coursework. Artistically minded students enjoy a selection of 13 art courses—including illustration, ceramics and AP Studio Art—and 18 music and performing arts courses.
Younger students in Arnold Creek attend Stephenson Elementary School.
Students attend Jackson Middle School in West Park Portland.
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Arnold Creek—an architectural smorgasbord
Arnold Creek consists almost entirely of single-family homes, which come in a variety of architectural flavors. With just a few larger roads in the neighborhood, most residents enjoy a sense of privacy on quiet streets that wind and curve on their own accord. Though most homes in the neighborhood were built after the 1950s, they differ vastly when it comes to style. Tudor-inspired estates sit next to orderly Dutch Colonials, which share the street with monochromatic midcentury modern builds. Though many home prices have entered seven-digit territory, homebuyers will find properties that start around $520,000 in a style that suits their personality and lifestyle.
The median price of a single-family home in Arnold Creek is $935,000, though many properties sell above the $1-million mark. The median housing prices mirror the higher median household income in the neighborhood, which falls at $158,763, compared to the nationwide average of $70,967. The community is also one of the country’s more educated; college graduates make up 78.7% of the population in Arnold Creek, while they make up 34.1% of the American population.
Many homes in Arnold Creek were constructed in the 1980's and 1990's.
Arnold Creek offers new construction in a modern traditional style.
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On the border of city and suburb
Arnold Creek straddles the border between city and suburb—though it barely lies within Portland City borders, its winding residential streets create a feeling of suburbia. However, when residents need to get to the action of downtown, they can hop on northbound Interstate 5. For those headed the opposite way, Boones Ferry Road takes drivers past the Oswego Towne Square and further into the communities that surround Lake Oswego.
Under 10 minutes from Lake Oswego, Multnomah shopping
The Oswego Towne Square shopping center borders Arnold Creek on its south side, featuring a Columbia Factory Store and New Seasons Market, as well as casual dining options like Little Big Burger and Flying Pie Pizzeria. Otherwise, locals can head across the parking lot to Hanko’s Sports Bar & Grill, complete with pool tables, a shuffleboard table and wooden wall paneling. For its “starting line-up” of appetizers, Hanko’s offers a potato snack plate—consisting of tater tots, French fries and sweet potato pies—nachos supreme or soft pub pretzel to pair with a tall one. However, the neighborhood is also under a 10-minute drive to the local businesses and boutiques of both Lake Oswego and Multnomah.
Little Big Burger offers fresh, high quality cooked-to-order burgers,
The Columbia Outdoor Factory Store is a great place to gear up for outdoor adventures.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Trails
River
Hiking
Marshall Park
Elizabeth M. Gress Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Loll Wildwood Natural Area
Kerr Natural Area
McNary Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Portland International
31 min drive
Bus
Stephenson & Woodlee Heights
Bus
Stephenson & 31st Ct
Bus
Stephenson & 12th
Bus
SW Boones Ferry Rd & 19th
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Stephenson & 27th
Bus
SW Boones Ferry Rd & 13th Ct
Bus
SW Boones Ferry Rd & 22nd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Arnold Creek
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Arnold Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arnold Creek, Portland sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Arnold Creek, Portland over the last 12 months is $852,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Discover refined living in this beautifully crafted home, blending timeless Craftsman style with modern functionality. From the rich hardwood floors throughout to the thoughtful architectural details, this home offers comfort, versatility, and enduring charm. A dedicated office or den provides an ideal workspace, while each bedroom features an ensuite bath. The primary suite boasts a spa-like
Robbie RatkaiPortland's Alternative Inc., Realtors
Gorgeous and move-in ready home in the Arnold Creek Neighborhood! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home warmly welcomes you with a charming covered front porch. Enter to tasteful modern finishes and an open, light-filled floor plan. The main level features beautiful wood floors, a cozy living room with a gas fireplace framed by custom built-ins, and a formal dining room with stunning box beam
Open House Saturday 6/14 12-2PM. Tucked away on a private drive in Southwest Portland, this beautifully remodeled contemporary home is a nature lover’s sanctuary on a lush, wooded 1/3-acre . The open-concept main floor features vaulted ceilings, warm wood floors, a cozy fireplace framed by live-edge bookshelves, and an elegant chef's kitchen with Oregon white oak cabinets and high-end appliances.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,737
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$163,636
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$181,408
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
85.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 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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