Kerns
Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County 97214, 97232
Neighborhood Reviews
Wide range of property options for homebuyers
Housing in Kerns includes a mixture of single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums and apartments. Many of the homes in the neighborhood are rental properties as 75 percent of the population in Kerns are renters. Condominiums and townhouses in the neighborhood go for between $250,000 and $575,000. Homebuyers will find that many of Kerns’ single-family homes are in the neighborhood's eastern and southeastern portions. These homes tend to date back to the early 1900s and can be found as bungalow and Craftsman styles. Single-family homes start at $400,000 and can go for up to $1.2 million depending on the square footage and condition of the interior of the home. Sidewalks line the streets of Kerns, making it the perfect setting for residents to go on a walk and explore the neighborhood. There are also bike paths in sections of the neighborhood, making getting from place to place on two wheels easier.
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From tennis at Buckman Field Park to rock climbing at Portland Rock Gym
For those looking to take advantage of the outdoors, a popular option is Buckman Field Park, where visitors can run some laps on the track or perhaps reserve a field for some softball or soccer. Portland Tennis Center borders the park and features a dozen different courts, eight of them indoor and four outdoor. Another indoor recreation destination is Portland Rock Gym, just south of Buckman Field Park and Portland Tennis Center. The 20,000-square-foot facility is a prime place to get a full-body, rock-climbing workout in. And a variety of classes are offered, to help visitors get acclimated. Alternatively, Oregon Park, on the east side of the neighborhood, is the spot to go shoot some hoops or to maybe just to unwind while reading a book under the trees.
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Comprehensive arts curriculum at Da Vinci Arts Middle School
Kids in the Kerns neighborhood attend Portland Public Schools. Starting in kindergarten, students may attend Buckman Elementary School, which earned a B-plus grade from Niche. For middle school, some students may attend Da Vinci Arts Middle School, which features a comprehensive arts curriculum with offerings including dance, music, creative writing and more. Admission into Da Vinci Arts Middle School is done via a lottery system by Portland Public Schools. Those who don’t attend Di Vinci Arts Middle School may attend Hosford Middle School, which earned a B-plus grade from Niche. For high school, students may move onto Grover Cleveland High School, which received an A-minus in academics and a B-plus overall from Niche.
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Annual Kerns Neighborhood Picnic at Oregon Park
Besides all of the day-to-day offerings at your disposal in Kerns, one of the things to look forward to is the annual Kerns neighborhood picnic. The event takes place at Oregon Park and includes free dinner, live music, activities for kids, and a raffle of prizes donated from local businesses.
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Readily accessible public transportation
TriMet’s rail and buses are readily available in Kerns with the red, green and blue lines for the rail system running through the Hollywood/NE 42nd Transit Center. The TriMet bus system has various stops throughout the neighborhood. Commuting into Downtown Portland is a breeze for Kerns residents as it is just a 2-mile drive. Portland International Airport is 9 miles away, while Providence Portland Medical Center is about a 1-mile drive.Grab chicken & Waffles at Screen Door Eastside
The walkability of the neighborhood provides residents access to the array of eateries and bars. Many of those spots can be found along East Burnside Street, a thoroughfare that also serves as a portion of Kerns’ southern edge. A popular spot for residents is Screen Door Eastside, which brings authentic Southern cooking to the Northwest. Founders Nicole and David Mouton are from Louisiana, and their menu includes everything from shrimp and grits to seafood jambalaya. “Their phenomenal chicken & waffles are a must-try,” Shivers says. Laurelhurst Market is an acclaimed steakhouse down the street from Screen Door Eastside, that’s been named among the top restaurants in the city on multiple occasions. Not only can customers down a juicy wagyu flank steak in Laurelhurst Market’s dining room, but they can also pick up some cuts of steak from its full-service butcher shop, to cook up at home. For those in the taste for a little something sweet afterward, they could swing by the neighborhood Voodoo Doughnuts location, on Northeast Davis Street, and grab one of the Voodoo Doll doughnuts, stuffed with raspberry jelly and with chocolate frosting on top. Another option is Pie Spot, known for its handheld-sized treats that are somewhere between a pie and a cupcake — all carefully crafted, in flavors like chocolate hazelnut and blueberry ginger. For groceries and everyday essentials, residents head to Whole Foods Market, which is also on East Burnside Street.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nikki Gardner
Nikki Gardner
ELEETE Real Estate
(866) 257-7943
46 Total Sales
1 in Kerns
$912,500 Price
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Tracy Wiens
Tracy Wiens
John L. Scott Portland Central
(503) 782-1844
188 Total Sales
3 in Kerns
$485K - $850K Price Range
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Eric Lehouiller
Eric Lehouiller
Oregon Choice Group
(971) 233-6265
121 Total Sales
1 in Kerns
$965,000 Price
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Ernest Cooper
Ernest Cooper
Cooper Realty LLC
(503) 608-7295
112 Total Sales
1 in Kerns
$249,000 Price
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Lori Lanning-Redd
Lori Lanning-Redd
eXp Realty LLC
(503) 272-6167
67 Total Sales
1 in Kerns
$855,000 Price
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Stephanie Peck
Stephanie Peck
Responds QuicklyEXP REALTY, LLC
(360) 803-4768
414 Total Sales
1 in Kerns
$707,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sunnyside School Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Laurelhurst Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Oregon Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sullivans Gulch Dog Park & Playground
Buckman Field
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Tennis
Holladay Park
- Trails
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/29/2016
Niche Review
There are a lot of car break ins and homeless digging through recycle bins but that is not unique to this neighborhood. Pretty standard across the city
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Kerns | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kerns Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kerns, Portland sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Kerns, Portland over the last 12 months is $697,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$679,500
Median Sale Price
$697,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$753,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$485,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$416,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$330
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
940
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1916
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,946
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,235
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
995
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
708
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
626
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$1,300,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 117 SE 30th Place
- New 6 days ago
The subject property consists of five units with covered parking on SE 30th Place, just a block off of E Burnside St, in the heart of Portland’s Close-In Eastside. All five units at the subject 5-plex are townhouse-style with two bedrooms and one bathroom and include a separate dining area with ample closet space. Averaging approximately 900 square feet, all units include a covered tuck-under
Parvaneh Kalantari Vitality Home Realty
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$849,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,082 Sq Ft
- 15 NE 18th Ave
- New 17 days ago
Carpe diem on this incredible mixed-use opportunity in Kerns – recently named one of the coolest neighborhoods in the U.S. Today it’s a thriving midterm rental and office space called Hi Buddy that's Perfectly Portland with Wes Anderson vibes. Three beds up and a two bedroom private apartment below, the building is a friendly beacon in the community with a picnic area and large covered patio
Patricia LoCascio Real Broker
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$580,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,400 Sq Ft
- 428 SE 30th Place
- New 23 days ago
completely restored modern house located in very desirable Laurelhurst neighborhood! It has 3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms plus laundry on the main floor, 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom and laundry in basement, high quality kitchen cabinets & countertop in each level. Separated entrance is perfect for mother in low unit. New sewerline,plumbing,roof,windows,doors,furnace,new paint inside and out.
Mercedes Li Mercedes Realty LLC
Homes for Rent
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$1,303 - $3,168 per month
- Holloway
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 396+ Sq Ft
- 2050 NE Pacific St
- Portland, OR
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$1,545 - $5,715 per month
- Splash Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 532+ Sq Ft
- 875 NE 27th Ave
- Portland, OR
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$1,296 - $3,007 per month
- Denizen OR
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 428+ Sq Ft
- 2050 NE Hoyt St
- Portland, OR
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,349
Median Age
37
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,403
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,383
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
67.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.4%
% Population in Labor Force
83.3%
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®
100
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
71
/ 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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