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Midcentury suburbia with a great view
Portland's Centennial neighborhood is a 1960s suburb with easy access to everything that makes the Rose City what it is. "This is the definition of suburbia: dead-end streets, winding roads, huge lots, and amazing, established landscaping. That's pretty much what you're going to get here," says Claire Paris, principal broker and owner of Portland's Paris Realty Group. "You may never want to leave." Centennial holds true to the Portland ethos, with diverse local restaurants as well as long-standing local stores that provide a neighborly, family vibe. This comes with convenient routes to job centers in Portland and Gresham, including accessible public transit, topped off by a view of Mt. Hood to the south, from pretty much anywhere in the community.
Modern two-story homes are common in the Centennial neighborhood.
You can find many different types of trees and foliage in the Centennial neighborhood.
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Getting in and around Centennial
Centennial and the whole Portland region is extraordinarily bikeable – in fact, it seems to be the preferred mode of transportation many days. The neighborhood is relatively walkable, with some sidewalks, although most residents will use a car to get around for errands and the like. Oregon Route 26 runs through the center of the community, taking drivers right to Interstate 205. For commuting into the city, however, many use the light rail with stops just north of the neighborhood, a fast and direct route to the heart of downtown. When residents want to get out of town, they make the 10-mile drive to Portland International Airport. Closer by, Adventist Health Portland is a 4-mile trip and provides 24-hour emergency care, along with jobs for the area.
Residents of the Centennial neighborhood enjoy alternate transportation methods.
Public transportation is made easy with many bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
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Portland values independent stores
The variety of independent dining and shops in Centennial reflect the “Keep Portland Weird” vibe. Residents can grab a coffee at Beanies Bikini Barista before making their way south to Disc Heroes, a local shop specializing in disc golf, trading cards, and collectibles – they host regular Magic: The Gathering tournaments there. At the southern end, Ixtapa works to source ingredients locally to use in their classic Mexican dishes. While the Lariat Lounge is a great dive bar for a nightcap, it can also hold its own on the food side, with elevated pub grub in western vibes. Fred Meyer on the west side is a popular grocery stop, complimented by Oriental Food Value and Supermercados Mexico providing cultural staples.
Parks for all skill and activity levels
Portland is known for its outdoorsy vibe, and Centennial doesn’t disappoint, offering diverse parks. Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park was recently updated with a new playground, picnic shelter, paved pathways, a Portland Loo, public art and a renovated grass soccer field. Parklane Park is next on the list, adding a community garden, a skate park, an off-leash dog area and much more while expanding from 5 aces to 25 acres. On the southern end, the hardcore outdoors folk can hike and bike Powell Butte Nature Park, which offers a stunning view of Mt. Hood on top of an extinct cinder cone volcano.
Signage welcomes you to Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park in the Centennial Neighborhood.
Dogs enjoy the off leash area of Lynchwood Park.
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Quintessential midcentury housing
“If you want amazing mid-centuries or rambling ranches, Centennial is where it's at,” says Paris. Boxy ranch-style and split-level homes that were popular during the 1960s and the 1970s define the Centennial neighborhood, reflecting the median build date of 1963. There are other options – for instance, the mobile estates in the center of the neighborhood and apartment complexes sprinkled throughout. Single-family homes in the neighborhood generally sell for between $350,000 and $500,000, regardless of style, and many include updates like modern kitchens and finishes, along with off-street parking and outdoor space featuring mature trees.
Beautiful trees line the streets of the Centennial neighborhood.
Modest Bungalows are a commonly found home in the Centennial neighborhood.
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Varied school experiences
Most students in the Centennial neighborhood will be in the Centennial School District. They may start out in Parklane or Patrick Lynch Elementary, both receiving a C from Niche then move on to Oliver Middle School, which is not graded. Others may attend Powell Butte or Pleasant Valley Elementary, graded C-plus and B-minus respectively, then progress to Centennial Middle School which earns a B. All students in the school district come together at Centennial High School, which earns a B grade and has a renowned marching band. Students in the northeast corner of the neighborhood may attend Reynolds School District, starting at Hartley Elementary and then progressing to H.B. Lee Middle School, finally finishing up at Reynolds High School, all three of which earn a C-minus or above. Reynolds, the second-largest high school in Portland, was recently remodeled with upgraded culinary skills and science classrooms. Nearby private schools include Portland Christian Elementary and Junior/Senior High Schools.
Signage welcomes you to the Centennial Highschool's main entrance.
The main student entrance to Centennial Middle School.
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Century-old festivities
The residential layout of Centennial means that most events take place outside of the neighborhood, either east to Gresham for the annual Gresham Arts Festival, or west to Portland for the Multnomah County Fair. Taking place over three days at the end of May at Oaks Amusement Park, this festival dates back to 1907, starting as a grange fair, but today draws in Centennial residents and others from around the region.
A noisy neighbor
While much of the southern end of the neighborhood gets a scenic view with the trees and hills of Powell Butte Nature Park, it also comes with close proximity to the Portland Gun Club. While safe, some homes line the outskirts of the property, and residents will have to be comfortable with regular gunfire punctuating the day.
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Be warned. There is an outdoor shotgun trap shooting range, the Portland Gun Club, that dominates the neighborhood all weekend and all day Thursdays from 10 am until 10 pm. If you have children they will be listening to gunshots all day in school. The noise can be heard for miles and inside your home. Relaxing, walking, or going to parks outside is severely disrupted. I wish I had known about the gun club before I moved here so maybe this information will help you.
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Centennial Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Centennial, Portland sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Centennial, Portland over the last 12 months is $406,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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