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Creston-Kenilworth

Creston-Kenilworth

Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon

Multnomah County 97202, 97206

$560,722 Average Value
$320 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Peaceful, suburban living close to trendy Portland neighborhoods

Close to some of East Portland's most trendy neighborhoods, Creston-Kenilworth is a residential neighborhood within walking or biking distance from plenty of options for shopping, dining and outdoor recreation, creating "Suburban feel in the heart of the city that so many residents love," says John McKay, a former resident and broker who has been selling homes throughout the Portland metro and Washington area since 2011. Creston-Kenilworth sprung up along a network of abandoned streetcar lines that crisscrossed the city more than 120 years ago and is now surrounded by a diverse array of businesses and shops. McKay recommends the neighborhood for those who "Want to live in a central location and enjoy the eclectic, progressive vibe that’s made the city famous," explaining that, while the neighborhood itself is residential, "It's just a few minutes from popular areas like Sellwood, Woodstock, and Division." Within the neighborhood, visitors can find a mix of vintage, single-family homes, a slew of gray apartment buildings erected in the 1970s, a 32-apartment EcoVillage with resident gardens and a community center with a permaculture garden that offers weekly aromatherapy yoga classes. Creston-Kenilworth also has an active community that often comes together for "Block parties and to support small businesses," says McKay, noting that "it's the kind of place you always see people out, whether doing Zumba in the park or just walking somewhere for lunch." With a mix of classic Portland shopping and dining with a comfy, suburban vibe at home, Creston-Kenilworth is a tight-knit, welcoming neighborhood that meets its past with a creative and inclusive present.

Vintage homes in Creston-Kenilworth with affordable pricing

Along Creston-Kenilworth's quiet, residential streets, homebuyers will notice plenty of ornamental trees and a variety of housing styles. It "Really doesn't feel like a cookie-cutter neighborhood," says Roy, explaining that many homes here were built in the early 1900s but there's also a mix of more recent infill making up Creston-Kenilworth. Many homes also feature lovingly-tended outdoor spaces and creative front gardens, and because the neighborhood is almost completely residential within its borders, it "Sometimes feels like you aren't in the city." Homes in Creston-Kenilworth sell for about $40,000 less than the Portland average with an average sales price of about $560,000 dollars, making them relatively affordable, especially for their location. In style, homes range from smaller two and three-bedroom cottages built as early as 1910 and selling for about $400,000 dollars a diverse array of three and four-bedroom homes featuring unique styles and selling from about $500,000 to $750,000 dollars. Homebuyers might notice Craftsman Bungalows with their gabled roofs, boxy Four-Square homes that often come with a rooftop parapet, Queen Anne homes that lead with a rounded tower and Urban Farmhouse homes that bring a little bit of the country back to the city.
Vintage Victorian style homes can be found in Creston-Kenilworth.
Vintage Victorian style homes can be found in Creston-Kenilworth.
Craftsman and brightly colored bungalows are on offer in Creston-Kewnilworth.
Craftsman and brightly colored bungalows are on offer in Creston-Kewnilworth.
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Heading outdoors around Creston-Kenilworth

To get outside, residents can walk to nearby parks like Creston Park, which is right in the neighborhood and features plenty of green space and trees for residents to relax amongst as well as amenities ranging from a playground to a community pool and even a skatepark. For dogs looking to get active, Creston Park also has an off-leash dog park so pooches can mingle and play with one another. Another nearby option is Mt. Tabor Park, an expansive, forested lot with plenty of options for having fun outside. The park features an extensive trail system, tennis courts and picnic areas for friends and families to gather. To the southwest of Creston-Kenilworth, residents can also visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden to see the park's 100-year-old rhododendrons, which have grown so tall that visitors can now walk under them and look up as they bloom in the spring.
Creston Park offers playgrounds and off leash dog areas.
Creston Park offers playgrounds and off leash dog areas.
Mount Tabor park offers trail hiking and cycling activities near the South Tabor neighborhood.
Mount Tabor park offers trail hiking and cycling activities near the South Tabor neighborhood.
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Portland Public Schools close to home

Students of Creston-Kenilworth are fortunate to have several Portland Public Schools within their immediate vicinity. For those interested in the county's language immersion program, students can choose from Russian or Spanish to Vietnamese or Japanese and will attend a specific elementary school that offers that program; fortunately for students of Creston-Kenilworth, there are plenty of options nearby. of elementary schools nearby, each with its own language programs. Creston Elementary is within walking distance from many homes in the neighborhood and receives a B rating from Niche. Students in grades six through eight can attend Kellogg Middle, which receives a B rating as well, before attending Cleveland High, which receives a B-plus rating. Cleveland High is one of two public schools in Portland that offers the International Baccalaureate program.
Creston Elementary is located in the heart of Creston-Kenilworth.
Creston Elementary is located in the heart of Creston-Kenilworth.
The main entrance to Grover Cleveland High School can be found on SE 26th Ave in Portland.
The main entrance to Grover Cleveland High School can be found on SE 26th Ave in Portland.
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Creston-Kenilworth community events

For fun events in the Portland community, residents can head to nearby Woodstock Boulevard which "Regularly has portions of it blocked off for farmers' markets and art fairs," says Roy. Other popular events include The Waterfront Blues Festival, which is downtown Portland’s largest and longest-running music festival, and "Movies in the Park," which regularly rotates through parks like Mt. Tabor Park, where attendees can watch movies from an amphitheater made from an extinct volcano.

Getting around the greater Portland area

With efficient bus lines circulating residents along Creston-Kenilworth's main thoroughfares and well-connected sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, residents of Creston-Kenilworth can easily enjoy the best of what Portland offers, whether biking, taking the bus or simply taking a short drive. Just four miles outside downtown, residents can be anywhere in the city within minutes, while interstates like I-5 and I-205 help connect residents with surrounding areas like Seattle or Eugene. The closest hospital, Providence Milwaukie, is just five miles south, while, to get to the nearest airport, Portland International is about nine miles north along Interstate 205.

Shopping and dining on Foster Road

Although Creston-Kenilworth is entirely residential, the neighborhood is close to popular hotspots for shopping and dining like Sellwood and Woodstock, so a night out or weekend of shopping is never far away. Locally, Creston-Kenilworth also borders options for shopping and dining along Powell Boulevard and Foster Road. “Foster has all kinds of funky businesses on it,” says Claire Paris, owner and principal broker at Paris Group Realty in Portland. She says the businesses along SE Foster Road – the main commercial strip in Creston-Kenilworth – are a great reason to visit the neighborhood. It’s also one of only two diagonal streets in SE Portland, she says, adding that this commercial corridor is full of bars and restaurants like Bar Maven, where residents can pair craft beer with Middle Eastern bar bites or Tambayan Restaurant, which is known for its homestyle Filipino entrees. For some of the best mole in town, try Nayar Taqueria, or, when cooking at home, simply walk, bike, or take a short drive over to People's Food Co-op, where residents can find all the fresh, organic ingredients they need.
Residents of the neighborhood can head over to Foster Road for dining and shopping.
Residents of the neighborhood can head over to Foster Road for dining and shopping.
Creston-Kenilworth residents can pick up fresh, organic ingredients from People's Food Co-op.
Creston-Kenilworth residents can pick up fresh, organic ingredients from People's Food Co-op.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Allison Grice

    Allison Grice

    KJK Properties PC

    (833) 759-1337

    180 Total Sales

    2 in Creston-Kenilworth

    $320K - $390K Price Range

    Allison Grice
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  • Laurie Sonnenfeld

    Laurie Sonnenfeld

    Laurie Sonnenfeld Realty

    (503) 676-5674

    32 Total Sales

    1 in Creston-Kenilworth

    $525,000 Price

    Laurie Sonnenfeld
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  • Katie Sengstake

    Katie Sengstake

    Windermere Realty Trust

    (971) 270-4414

    125 Total Sales

    1 in Creston-Kenilworth

    $413,400 Price

    Katie Sengstake
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  • Nick Shivers

    Nick Shivers

    Keller Williams PDX Central

    (971) 232-4415

    1,270 Total Sales

    5 in Creston-Kenilworth

    $220K - $600K Price Range

    Nick Shivers
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  • Daniel Silvey

    Daniel Silvey

    Knipe Realty ERA Powered

    (360) 869-0424

    61 Total Sales

    3 in Creston-Kenilworth

    $595K - $745K Price Range

    Daniel Silvey
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  • Mary Kay Wilson

    Mary Kay Wilson

    Claremont Realty

    (971) 252-5129

    62 Total Sales

    1 in Creston-Kenilworth

    $579,500 Price

    Mary Kay Wilson
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

22 min drive

Bus

SE Cesar Chavez Blvd & Gladstone

Bus

SE Holgate & 26th

Bus

SE Foster & Gladstone

Bus

SE Powell & 42nd

Bus

SE Gladstone & 28th

Bus

SE 52nd & Boise

Bus

SE Holgate & 56th

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Creston-Kenilworth US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Creston-Kenilworth Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Creston-Kenilworth, Portland sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Creston-Kenilworth, Portland over the last 12 months is $492,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$497,000
Median Sale Price
$492,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$552,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$590,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$299,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
88
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$320

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,010
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1929
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,693
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,900
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
985
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jun 14
    11am - 1pm

    3843 SE 41st Ave, Portland, OR 97202

    $742,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 3,420 Sq Ft
    • 3843 SE 41st Ave
    • New 1 day ago

    Open on Saturday, June 14, 11-1. Situated on a picturesque dead-end street, this charming & colorful 4-bedroom 1.5 bath Craftsman welcomes you onto its dreamy wrap-around porch. Step through the foyer & enter the expansive living & dining areas, perfect for intimate or large gatherings. The kitchen flows into a second eating area & family room, with sliding doors that open to a two-tiered deck.

    Carolyn Groves Urban Nest Realty

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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    11am - 4pm

    3826 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR 97206

    $628,968

    • 5 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,218 Sq Ft
    • 3826 SE 50th Ave
    • New 2 days ago

    Move in Ready! Setup for a second living arrangement in lower level. Complete with a separate entry second kitchen, two bedrooms, family room, washer and dryer hookups. Main level has a nice kitchen with quartz countertops. Newly remodeled bathrooms. Newer hardwood floors throughout the main level. Large yard with fruit trees and fenced for pets. [Home Energy Score = 5. HES Report at ]

    Nick Rossi Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite

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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    2 - 4pm

    4022 SE 52nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206

    $499,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,715 Sq Ft
    • 4022 SE 52nd Ave

    Welcome to this lovely home in inner SE Portland! This newer, energy-efficient, open floor plan residence features top-notch appliances - induction range, refrigerator, and washer/dryer. The oversized garage provides plenty of space for both a home gym and parking. The owner’s suite is peaceful and beautifully finished. Enjoy the flexible indoor/outdoor living space with a private balcony,

    Dale Carstensen Urban Nest Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
8,392
Median Age
38
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$74,555
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,904

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
46.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

52 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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