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Far Southwest is close to Tigard and Lake Oswego
Far Southwest is a small suburban neighborhood in southwest Portland. But its assets are substantial. Adjacent to the city of Tigard to the west and Lake Oswego to the east, it’s also right in the middle between Portland, Beaverton, Wilsonville and Lake Oswego. As Robert Chown, Realtor with 503 Properties says, “You’d be hard-pressed to find a better location if Portland area accessibility is important to you.”
Wooded Lesser Park provides open space in Portland's Far Southwest.
Larger, newer homes share the streets with older homes in the Far Southwest neighborhood.
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Suburban advantages, but within the city and close to highways
Another critical feature for many homeseekers, according to Chown, is the fact that Far Southwest is within the city limits of Portland. “Many people want to be in Portland and want to be as close as possible to the city, yet they want suburban advantages too. Homes here are close to Lake Oswego, but without the higher price tag.” Interstate 5 provides speedy access to downtown Portland. You can get on Highways 205 and 84 within ten minutes as well. As Chown says, “Unless it’s peak traffic, you can get to Portland in less than 10 minutes, which is a huge benefit of Far Southwest.”
Several TriMet lines weave their way through the Far Southwest neighborhood.
Cul-de-sacs offer peace and quiet in the Far Southwest neighborhood.
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A somewhat dense suburban area, with homes typically under $ 1 million
You’ll find a healthy variety of properties in Far Southwest. Two-story homes with attached garages, perfect for a shop or small business sell for about $600,000. Updated midcentury modern homes with in-ground pools and brand-new kitchens can be found for about $850,000. Most houses in Far Southwest are priced under $1,000,000 and many have been well-updated. Lots are larger than you’d find closer to Portland. And while this is a fairly dense suburban area, residences are about a 10-minute drive to Lake Oswego, hiking trails, the Willamette River and Tryon Creek. Beyond that, continues realtor Chown, “You’re less than an hour’s drive from skiing at Mount Hood, going to your favorite beach, or fishing in the Willamette River.”
Mid-century modern homes are scattered throughout the Far Southwest neighborhood.
Rooflines with multiple pitches stretch up the hills of the Far Southwest neighborhood.
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Public schools in Portland’s district, charter and private options
Kids attend Portland public schools or a variety of private and charter schools. Markham Elementary was founded in 1951 as a combined elementary and middle school. Since 1990, they have offered kindergarten through fifth grade. They have a B-plus grade from Niche. Jackson Middle offers grades six through eight and also has a B-plus grade from Niche. It is ranked one of the top public middle schools in Oregon. Great Schools gives Ida B. Wells High School an 8 out of 10 overall ranking and a 9 out of 10 for college readiness. Wells High has a 92% graduation rate and offers more than 20 AP courses. The campus of Portland Community College (PCC) Sylvania occupies much of the Far Southwest neighborhood and is notable for hosting the Performing Arts Center of PCC on its campus.
Markham Elementary School in West Park Portland has a beautiful campus.
Ida B. Wells School in South Portland, Oregon serves local students.
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Mountain views, a forested evergreen setting and outdoorsy activities
Dickinson Park Woods offers panoramic views of the Olympic mountains from its playground. Hiking trails are well-maintained, and the park hosts summertime movies. Lesser Park is going to suit hikers, walkers and naturalists more than those looking for amenities. It has heavy tree coverage with deciduous and evergreen trees such as Douglas Fir and big-leaf maples dominating the landscape. Another unique feature of Far Southwest, adds realtor Chown, is its overall outdoorsy vibe “Mountain biking in the city is a big thing, as are kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking. Plenty of people do their workouts on lunch breaks, since parks and rivers are so close.”
SW Trails 7 cuts through Lesser Park on its way to PPC in Portland's Far Southwest.
A shady front porch glows red from the large maple in the Far Southwest neighborhood.
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Diverse dining and grocery options as well as big-box stores
Bullseye Pub offers 12 beers on tap, TVs tuned to sports channels and a menu of appetizers, burgers, nachos and tacos. They have breakfast specials on the weekend. Shandiz Bar & Grill specializes in Persian and Greek cuisine. They also offer on and offsite catering and will host special occasions with belly dancing. Halal Grocery is on Kerr Parkway and has a wide variety of Mediterranean and European foods. New Seasons Market is just a little further east on SW Boones Ferry Road, but worth the drive if you’re looking for organic and hard-to-find food items. For bulk shopping or home improvement purchases, you’ll find Costco, Lowe’s and a Walmart Supercenter just off Pacific Highway/Route 5.
Stop by the Bullseye for happy hour on your commute to the Far Southwest neighborhood.
Big box stores are super close to the Far Southwest neighborhood.
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Proximity to Portland means there’s aways something to do
“There’s plenty to keep you busy in Far Southwest,” concludes realtor Chown, “but it’s so easy to get to Portland, that people go often. From the museums, Portland’s Saturday Market, and even the small mom and pop galleries, there’s so much to see and experience that you could never get tired of living here.”
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Far Southwest
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Far Southwest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Far Southwest, Portland sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Far Southwest, Portland over the last 12 months is $698,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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