Creston-Kenilworth
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.
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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.
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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.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.
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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.
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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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nick Shivers
Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,271 Total Sales
5 in Creston-Kenilworth
$220K - $600K Price Range
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Daniel Silvey
Daniel Silvey
Knipe Realty ERA Powered
(360) 869-0424
58 Total Sales
3 in Creston-Kenilworth
$595K - $745K Price Range
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Mary Kay Wilson
Mary Kay Wilson
Claremont Realty
(971) 252-5129
60 Total Sales
1 in Creston-Kenilworth
$579,500 Price
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Israel Hill
Israel Hill
John L. Scott Portland Central
(844) 418-2060
154 Total Sales
1 in Creston-Kenilworth
$711,000 Price
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Becky Love
Becky Love
Responds QuicklyJohn L Scott Portland SW
(503) 213-6374
43 Total Sales
2 in Creston-Kenilworth
$255K - $725K Price Range
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Wendy Foster
Wendy Foster
Reger Homes, LLC
(971) 443-1840
47 Total Sales
1 in Creston-Kenilworth
$403,500 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Mt. Tabor Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Tucker Maxon Goat Park
Kenilworth Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Creston Park
Woodstock Park Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
Kern Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Powell Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
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 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Creston-Kenilworth, Portland over the last 12 months is $386,680.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$384,900
Median Sale Price
$386,680
Median Single Family Sale Price
$374,478
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$442,390
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$487,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
65
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,021
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1929
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,693
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,897
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
985
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
400
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$539,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,568 Sq Ft
- 5020 SE Bush St
Welcome to this beautiful remodeled gem in the desirable neighborhood of Southeast Portland. This inviting home effortlessly blends classic character with modern comforts. Step inside and you will be greeted by a cozy living room and an open concept kitchen/dining room. This gem has been fully remodeled, updates include flooring, paint, kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, cabinets, doors and many
Cynthia FneishNetworth Realty Of Portland(971) 396-3515 -
$749,000
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,627 Sq Ft
- 4423 SE 31st Ave
- New 12 days ago
Stunningly updated and deceptively spacious, this light-filled Creston-Kenilworth home offers smart design and flexible living across three levels. Upon entering, you're welcomed by a formal living room with built-ins and charming archways. The remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances opens to an expansive second living and dining area with seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A rare main-level
Darby Brillanceau Lewis Works Real Estate
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$599,988
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,218 Sq Ft
- 3826 SE 50th Ave
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
Homes for Rent
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$1,350 - $1,650 per month
- Moreland Place Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 3612 SE 28th Place
- Portland, OR
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$950 - $1,458 per month
- Hazel Ying Lee Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 428+ Sq Ft
- 3000 SE Powell Blvd
- Portland, OR
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Average Home Value
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
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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