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Classic historic homes and new traditional and contemporary houses are found in Humboldt
Portland area homebuyers who want a small town, historic homes and a vibrant artsy vibe, will find it in Humbolt. A semi-urban/suburbansuburban neighborhood with a compact but lively downtown, Humboldt’s neighbors are Piedmont to the north, King to the east, Boise to the south, and Overlook to the west. It’s less than two miles from the Willamette River, providing Humbolt with the amenities of downtown Portland and the cultural and outdoor assets of North Portland.
Locals in Humbolt visit nearby Cathedral Park, Forest Park or the Columbia River Gorge for water sports and waterfront attractions. Homes in Humboldt range from modest cottages and bungalows to renovated and expanded Craftsman-style and American Foursquare homes. Real estate is hot in Humboldt, and prices are at the top of the price range in the area. According to Realtor Darryl Bodle, with Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere, who has sold real estate in Portland and Washington for 24 years, “Proximity to the popular Vancouver /Williams corridor and the Mississippi Avenue shopping district is a big reason buyers want to live here. It’s also a highly bike-friendly and walkable neighborhood.”
View toward the West Hills over the tree-lined streets of Portland's Humboldt neighborhood.
American Foursquare homes in Portland's Humboldt neighborhood.
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Trendy shopping spots and hot new restaurants define Humbolt
Locals grab espresso and vegan coffee cake at Albina Press coffee shop. E’Njoni Cafe offers Ethiopian cuisine, while sleek tavern Saraveza is the place to go for Cornish pastries, upscale Mac’n’Cheese, or just a pint. For fun nightlife fans stop by iconic Florida Room, or catch an indie band at Polaris Hall. Vieng Lao or Cherry Sprout Produce offer fresh produce and herbs while flowers abound at Solabee. North Portland Bike Works is the place to go for repairs and tune-ups.
Morning sun warms coffee and vegan coffee cake at Albina Press Coffee in Humboldt neighborhood.
Cherry Sprout Produce welcomes residents in their Humboldt neighborhood grocery store.
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Historic and new homes are architecturally stunning
Humboldt’s tree-lined streets feature 100-year-old homes and recently built houses and condominiums. Bungalows and small cottages have recently sold for about $360,000 to $450,000, while American Foursquare homes from the early 1900s sold for about $425,000 to $600,000.
A red bungalow sits in the Humboldt neighborhood of Portland.
Brightly colored porch and Trim on this Craftsmen home in the Humboldt Neighborhood.
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Parks showcase public art in Humboldt
Patton Square Park offers a fully accessible playground and picnic area, as well as shaded benches and walking paths, thanks to the massive old trees surrounding the park. Sumner Albina Park is a small, passive park with ever-changing murals and community herb gardens. It offers plenty of seating to enjoy a book or coffee with a friend.
The tree filled Patton Square Park in Portland's Humboldt neighborhood.
A carrot sculpture rests atop a landscape mural at Sumner-Albina Park in Humboldt neighborhood.
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Portland Community College Cascade Campus offers year-round events
Most of Humboldt’s shopping and dining is located near PCC Cascade Campus, which serves roughly 17,000 students and is the neighborhood’s largest employer. The college also hosts events throughout the year, from live performances and lectures to film festivals.
PCC's Cascade Campus on N. Killingsworth St in Portland's Humboldt neighborhood.
The MLK Dream Run starts and finishes at Portland Community College Cascade Campus.
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Schools encourage the arts in Humboldt
Students can attend schools in the Portland School District, including Beach Elementary, which both earn a B grade from Niche. Harriet Tubman Middle earns a B-minus grade and has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1. Jefferson High School is known for its dance program, whose students have performed nationally and internationally. Jefferson earns a B-minus grade from Niche and is ranked the 15th-best high school for the arts in Oregon.
Welcome to Beach Elementary School located in Portland, OR.
Jefferson High School main entrance in Portland's Humboldt neighborhood.
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MAX light rail takes residents to downtown Portland
Residents can enjoy the MAX light rail’s Yellow Line for trips to downtown Portland, but it does not exceed speeds of 35 miles per hour, so if time is of the essence, driving might prove faster. TriMet buses have several regular stops around PCC’s Cascade Campus. Interstate 5, which goes through Humboldt, bisects Oregon from north to south, connecting travelers from Seattle to San Francisco. One of the largest children’s hospitals on the West Coast is 2 miles from the center of Humboldt. As Realtor Bodle says, “Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel continues to bring medical professionals to Humbolt, keeping real estate about as hot as it can be.”
The MAX Yellow Line connects the Humboldt neighborhood to Downtown Portland.
Portland’s vibrant cityscape blends modern living with scenic charm.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Humboldt
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
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Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Humboldt Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Humboldt, Portland sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Humboldt, Portland over the last 12 months is $425,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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