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Urban-living in a southeast pocket of Portland
Located in the southeast section of Portland, Foster-Powell offers a residential hub equipped with increased walkability and nearby urban amenities that make Portland desirable. This pocket of the city is bounded by three important thoroughfares: Southeast Foster Road, Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 82nd Avenue — streets that give Foster-Powell its unique-to-Portland triangular shape. Recent years have seen an inflow of new residents to the area, creating a melting pot of people who have contributed to the neighborhood’s vibrancy. Locals here can spend their time traveling along the paved sidewalks to locally-owned eateries like An Xuyen Bakery, serving a few tennis matches over at Essex Park and attending events hosted by the Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association like the National Night Out block party. Residents here capitalize on the low entry prices, the community-oriented nature of the neighborhood and the quick 6-mile commute into downtown Portland. “Portland has changed a lot over the years, but Foster-Powell has maintained its gritty feel as popularity and walkability increased,” says long-time local John McKay, Principal Real Estate Broker at Premiere Property Group, LLC with over 12 years of experience selling in the area.
Foster-Powell residents enjoy a walkable neighborhood featuring many locally owned retail shops.
Shun Fat Supermarket is an Asian supermarket stocking a variety of imported groceries.
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American Foursquares and mid-century ramblers
Foster-Powell features a range of housing options from cozy bungalows and mid-century ramblers to American Foursquares and New Traditional homes. Single family homes dominate the area, while most homes date back to the early 1900s and the 50s and 60s. New construction is also common as an assortment of eras are contained on a single block here. Foster-Powell boasts paved sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, making the enclave thoroughly walkable. With a median sales price of $450,000, price points here can range from the high $200,000s to upwards of $1,100,000 depending on the age, size and location of the property. For example, a two-bedroom bungalow fixer-upper can go for around $265,000, while a fully renovated six-bedroom American Foursquare can go for around $1,100,000. Homes here often feature paved driveways, single-car garages and are typically fronted by small lawns with ornate barriers for added privacy from neighbors. Homes here are as diverse as their owners and often reflect characteristics through colored vinyl siding and vibrant front doors. “The Foster-Powell community attracts young families, creatives and musicians into the area — there’s even a rumor that Jim Morrison from The Doors lived in the neighborhood in the late 60s,” says McKay.
An iconic American Foursquare style home in the Foster-Powell neighborhood.
A mid-century Rambler style home in the Foster-Powell neighborhood.
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Community gardening at Lents Park
Residents here are within walking distance of Essex Park, which features 4 acres of green space for climbing on the jungle-gym and practicing on the basketball and tennis courts. The park also houses a splash pad for cooling off during the warm summer months. Sports enthusiasts are in luck with Lents Park nearby, which offers 40 acres of outdoor space and fields for both baseball and soccer on-site. Residents hoping to engage their green thumb can also visit the Lents Community Garden, where Wyethia flowers and other native flora are common. For a night of family competition, locals visit KingPins Family Entertainment Center and enjoy a few rounds of bowling or the wide selection of over 50 video games available at the arcade.
Portland Parks and Recreation welcomes all visitors to Lents Park in Lents, Oregon.
Score a goal with the soccer fields at Lents Park in the Lents neighborhood.
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Education at Portland Public Schools
Students in Foster-Powell can attend schools like Marysville Elementary School, Kellogg Middle School and Franklin High School, all of which earned a ranking of B-minus or higher from the educational review site, Niche. Marysville Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through Grade 5 and features a MindUp program focused on educational development paced along with individual student learning. Kellogg Middle School opened its doors in 2021 as the first new middle school in over fifty years within the district and offers a Dual Language Immersion program that incorporates Spanish into the curriculum. Franklin High School serves over 2,000 students and offers 17 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for higher education preparation. Private institutions like Columbia Christian School and Portland Adventist Academy are also common here.
High school afed students in Foster-Powell Neighborhood attend Franklin High School.
Middle school aged students attend Kellogg Middle School.
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The annual National Night Out block party
Every August, the Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association hosts the National Night Out (NNO) block party, which features live music, local business tents and community information tables to encourage neighbors to get to know each other and facilitate a connected and safer community. The NNO tradition has been celebrated across North America on the first Tuesday of August since 1983 and more than 20,000 people in Portland participate every year. Residents in Foster-Powell can enjoy fun for all ages including face painting and cold treats like ice cream sandwiches or popsicles.
Nearby healthcare and transportation around Foster-Powell
Foster-Powell relies on U.S. Route 213 and U.S. Route 26 for easy access to downtown Portland and neighboring areas like Lents and South Tabor. Residents seeking public transit options can take the TriMet bus for trips in and around Portland starting at $2.80 for adults one-way. Foster-Powell riders can start their ride on bus route 14, which operates along Southeast Foster Road and stops throughout the community. For those seeking to travel longer distances, the Portland International Airport is only 8 miles away from Foster-Powell. When seeking healthcare, residents here are 3 miles from Providence Portland Medical Center.
Nike Biketown bikes are available on Se Foster Rd.
Tri-Met bus lines 9 and 14 serve the foster-Powell neighborhood.
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Shopping at Eastport Plaza Shopping Center
Residents here shop at Eastport Plaza Shopping Center, which offers a variety of department stores and retailers to choose from, like Dollar Tree, GameStop and Ross Dress for Less. While groceries and other everyday essentials are available at nearby stores like WinCo Foods, Safeway and Walgreens. When dining in the area, locals head to family-owned food cart, The Egg Carton, for assembled breakfast sandwiches and all-American classics. For a quick pastry and meal on-the-go, head to An Xuyen Bakery for a combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences that has been serving the Portland community since 1995. And check out Steakadelphia for a wide selection of locally crafted beers and authentic Philly cheesesteaks owned by a Philadelphia native.
Eastport Plaza offers a wide variety of shopping and restaurant options for Foster-Powell.
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Parks in this Area
Mount Scott City Park
Essex Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Playground
Lents Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Creston Park
Clinton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Kern Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Portland International
19 min drive
Bus
SE Powell & 57th
Bus
SE 82nd & Raymond
Bus
SE Holgate & 77th
Bus
SE Holgate & 75th
Bus
SE Holgate & 65th
Bus
SE Holgate & 67th
Bus
SE Powell & 65th
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.75 Reviews
1.0Current Resident
1/23/2018Niche Review
There are a bunch of creepy people here. Needles are a common sight. I hate this neighborhood, it's scary. Like, gunshots go off and stuff. The other day, a guy was swinging a machete walking across the street. Also, the street itself is horrible. Cars weave in and out and speed, it's terrible.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Foster-Powell
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Foster-Powell Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Foster-Powell, Portland sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Foster-Powell, Portland over the last 12 months is $453,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,240
Median Age
41
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,835
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,018
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
44%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.9%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
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
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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