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Hillside

Hillside

Suburban Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon

Multnomah County 97210

$1,054,852 Average Value
$420 Average Price per Sq Ft
38 Homes For Sale

A quaint community in the hills

Wound into the hills of northwest Portland, is a neighborhood whose unique charm is largely derived from the eclectic mix of homes that fill its streets. The appropriately named Hillside features a collection of houses that draw from a range of architectural styles, all perched amidst the area’s picturesque landscape.
Aerial view of the sylvan neighborhood of Hillside, Portland.
Aerial view of the sylvan neighborhood of Hillside, Portland.
Hillside homes have limited front yard space due to its narrow, windy roads.
Hillside homes have limited front yard space due to its narrow, windy roads.
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Well-kept homes come with wide variety

Hillside is largely filled with single-family homes, built along the neighborhood’s sloping roads, though there are some condos here as well. The single-family homes in Hillside cover styles ranging from Colonial Revival to Mediterranean. Many of the options here were built in the early part of the 20th century, but home seekers can also find some options built midcentury and later. The way homes are oriented on Hillside’s hilly streets means that front yard space is generally limited, but some properties include backyard space. Price tags here span from the $300,000s for a one-bedroom and one-bathroom condo to more than $2 million for a home pushing 5,000 or 6,000 square feet. “What makes our city so special is it's very irregular. You’ll have a $500,000 house next to a $2 million house,” says local Realtor Libby Benz of Windermere Realty Trust, who frequently works in the Hillside area.
Modern homes and Mediterranean homes blend together in Hillside.
Modern homes and Mediterranean homes blend together in Hillside.
Homes in Hillside, Portland vary from historic Colonial to Mediterranean.
Homes in Hillside, Portland vary from historic Colonial to Mediterranean.
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Nature is part of the Hillside experience

The terrain of Hillside is a boon for nature lovers. One destination of note is Macleay Park, which is almost 140 acres total and stretches into Hillside. It’s a heavily wooded sanctuary full of Douglas fir and western red cedar trees, with multiple trails carving through it. One of the paths that cuts into Hillside is the Wildwood Trail, which is almost 30 miles in total. The beginning of the shorter, half-mile Cumberland Trail is also located in Hillside.

Those looking for indoor recreation can head over to the Hillside Community Center. That facility includes a rock climbing wall and a basketball court, and is home to a range of youth programs and camps, from ballet classes to ceramics classes.
Forest bathe at Macleay Park in Hillside, Portland.
Forest bathe at Macleay Park in Hillside, Portland.
Relaxing babbling brook at Macleay Park in Hillside, Portland.
Relaxing babbling brook at Macleay Park in Hillside, Portland.
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Schools come close by

Hillside is primarily residential, but children and their families can find multiple schools in the Portland Public Schools system nearby. Kids can start at Chapman Elementary for kindergarten to fifth grade, a school with a B-plus overall grade on Niche and a list of afterschool activities that includes yoga. From Chapman, students in Hillside move on to the A-minus-rated West Sylvan Middle, which has its own Lego robotics club. Lincoln High, which has an A grade, is next, a school with career and technical education programs in audio engineering, business and management, computer science and robotics, construction, design and applied arts, future endeavors, hospitality and tourism, and media studies/mass communications.
Students in Hillside attend Lincoln High School in Goose Hollow, Portland.
Students in Hillside attend Lincoln High School in Goose Hollow, Portland.
West Sylvan Middle School is finished with a red brick facade.
West Sylvan Middle School is finished with a red brick facade.
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Community collaboration is common

Hillside locals are known to organize a variety of events for the community. The list includes everything from a Family Fun Night in the spring to a Fourth of July picnic and parade to a Halloween Festival.
Lease the Hillside Community Center for indoor sports activities in Hillside, Portland.
Lease the Hillside Community Center for indoor sports activities in Hillside, Portland.
Take the dogs for a walk to Hillside Park in Hillside, Portland.
Take the dogs for a walk to Hillside Park in Hillside, Portland.
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Make a trek with TriMet

Hillside features multiple stops in the area’s TriMet bus system. TriMet covers the Portland metro area with more than 80 bus lines.

Also, despite its secluded feel, Hillside is only a couple of miles from Portland’s downtown, a quick drive without even having to hop on the highway. But Interstate 405 isn’t too far away either, which connects to Interstate 5 for trips across the state line and into Vancouver, Washington, about 9 miles away.

Head down to Uptown for shopping

For shopping or a bite to eat, locals can head to the southeast corner of Hillside, where the Uptown Shopping Center is located. There they can nab a sandwich at Phil's Meat Market & Delicatessen or a bowl at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya. There’s also a Fred Meyer just down the street, convenient for groceries and more. “It’s very, very popular,” Benz says of this slice of the city. “With boutiques and small restaurants and pubs. It’s a wonderful part of the city.”

Residents can perhaps follow a meal at the Uptown Shopping Center with a visit to the 25,000-seat Providence Park for a Portland Timbers soccer game. Providence Park is situated across from the Fred Meyers. Also, history lovers in Hillside may choose to spend an afternoon at the historic Pittock Mansion, a 16,000-square-foot French Renaissance home that was built in 1914 by Henry Pittock, who was publisher of The Oregonian newspaper. The 23-room colossus is now a museum full of period furnishings and artifacts.
Breathtaking views of downtown Portland from your home in Hillside.
Breathtaking views of downtown Portland from your home in Hillside.
The Uptown Shopping Center is a short drive away for everyday essentials.
The Uptown Shopping Center is a short drive away for everyday essentials.
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Crime

According to the CAP Index, instances of larceny, burglary and motor vehicle theft rank above national averages in Hillside.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Zak Meaut

    Zak Meaut

    Premiere Property Group, LLC

    (971) 273-1766

    52 Total Sales

    1 in Hillside

    $1,100,000 Price

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  • Michael Green

    Michael Green

    Stellar Realty Northwest

    (360) 803-1735

    140 Total Sales

    1 in Hillside

    $925,000 Price

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  • Katie Sengstake

    Katie Sengstake

    Windermere Realty Trust

    (971) 270-4414

    125 Total Sales

    2 in Hillside

    $322K - $768K Price Range

    Katie Sengstake
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  • Victoria Buck

    Victoria Buck

    Stellar Realty Northwest

    (971) 351-0278

    223 Total Sales

    1 in Hillside

    $925,000 Price

    Victoria Buck
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  • Jeff Birndorf

    Jeff Birndorf

    Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty

    (971) 307-9410

    74 Total Sales

    5 in Hillside

    $445K - $1.3M Price Range

    Jeff Birndorf
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  • Nick Shivers

    Nick Shivers

    Keller Williams PDX Central

    (971) 232-4415

    1,270 Total Sales

    1 in Hillside

    $1,147,500 Price

    Nick Shivers
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

29 min drive

Bus

NW Cumberland & Shenandoah

Bus

W Burnside & NW Maywood Dr

Bus

W Burnside & NW Hermosa

Bus

NW 23rd Pl & Westover

Bus

NW Cumberland & Ariel

Bus

NW Macleay & Lomita Terrace

Bus

NW Cumberland & Fairfax

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Hillside Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Hillside, Portland sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillside, Portland over the last 12 months is $962,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$1,150,000
Median Sale Price
$962,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,350,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$699,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$420

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,078
Number of Homes for Sale
38
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
8.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,411
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,872
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,683
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,112
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

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    $2,699,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 5,112 Sq Ft
    • 2868 NW Cumberland Rd

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,348
Median Age
52
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$203,065
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$208,612

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
84.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

44 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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