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Piedmont

Piedmont

Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon

Multnomah County 97211, 97217

Neighborhood Reviews
3.8
$550,344 Average Value
$303 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

One of Portland's first planned communities

Piedmont is a neighborhood that has a special place in Portland history — and a community whose present-day character is derived in large part by the array of well-kept historic homes still standing along its corridors. The neighborhood is 4 miles north of Portland’s city center, just south of the Columbia River.
Two story craftsman homes on North Albina Avenue in Piedmont.
Two story craftsman homes on North Albina Avenue in Piedmont.
Colorful well maintained homes are found all throughout the Piedmont neighborhood
Colorful well maintained homes are found all throughout the Piedmont neighborhood
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Century-old Tudors and Cape Cods

Platted in 1889 by developers who were keen on making the area strictly residential, Piedmont was one of Portland’s first planned communities and is home to one of the city’s first neighborhood parks. “People are really drawn to the neighborhood by its diverse housing scene,” says Cynthia Fneish, a local realtor with Networth Realty of Portland. Some homes are still standing from the neighborhood’s early days, with some mid-20th-century and modern houses sprinkled throughout. “You won’t just see modern, craftsman-style builds,” Fneish says. “Each house is unique and has its own sense of character, largely due Piedmont’s historic roots.” Cape Cods, craftsman-style homes and Tudor revivals make up most of the architectural scene, and houses sit on small, 5,000-square-foot lots. Single-family residences generally list between $400,000 and $850,000, depending on their size and condition.
Tidy front yards along North Albina Avenue in Piedmont.
Tidy front yards along North Albina Avenue in Piedmont.
Large beautiful trees shade the homes in the Piedmont neighborhood.
Large beautiful trees shade the homes in the Piedmont neighborhood.
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The original Portland rose

One of the undoubted highlights of Piedmont is Peninsula Park, a 16-acre space whose defining characteristic is an expansive rose garden, that opened in 1913. Stretching some 2 acres, the garden is where what became the official Portland rose was cultivated. That rose, which spread to other parts of the city, helped Portland earn its official nickname, the “City of Roses.” Along with the garden, the park is also home to a band stand, a playground and sports facilities for tennis, basketball and baseball. The north end of the park is home to the Peninsula Park Community Center, which features indoor gymnasiums and an outdoor pool. The 14-acre Farragut Park is on the neighborhood’s north side and hosts a paved walking loop, picnic tables and a baseball diamond.
Peninsula Park has a stunning and vast rose garden.
Peninsula Park has a stunning and vast rose garden.
Children and families enjoy the fountain at Peninsula Park.
Children and families enjoy the fountain at Peninsula Park.
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Portland Public Schools

Piedmont families are served by Portland Public Schools, which earns a B overall rating from Niche and an A-minus rating for its college preparatory initiatives. Woodlawn Elementary School earns a B-minus grade and is within walking distance of those living on the northeast side of the neighborhood. The C-rated Ockley Green School serves sixth through eighth graders and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-1. After graduating middle school, students can head to Jefferson High, a B-minus school that partners with Portland Community College to provide students with dual-enrollment opportunities.
Overlooking Woodlawn K-5 School toward the Columbia River and Mt Saint Helens.
Overlooking Woodlawn K-5 School toward the Columbia River and Mt Saint Helens.
Ockley Green Middle School is home to students in the 6th-8th grade.
Ockley Green Middle School is home to students in the 6th-8th grade.
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International cuisine in Piedmont

North Lombard Street and Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard are popular areas for grabbing a bite to eat. Casa Zoraya provides its patrons with quality Peruvian fare in a warm setting, with regular live music. Park the Carts is essentially a food truck court, with over a dozen international cuisine options that has been providing locals with a variety of dishes since it opened in 2019. Most shoppers here pick up their groceries and other essentials at the nearby Safeway or Fred Meyer.

Commuting to downtown Portland

The Metro Area Express Light Rail runs just west of Piedmont along Pacific Highway West and takes commuters south to downtown. Residents are also conveniently located near Interstate 5, which they can take 10-minutes south to downtown. Locals are also just 6 miles from Portland International Airport. When Piedmont was established in the late 1800s, its developers advertised the neighborhood as The Emerald. And, more than a century later, the enclave still shines brightly with its verdant parks and well-preserved historic homes.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Israel Hill

    Israel Hill

    John L. Scott Portland Central

    (844) 418-2060

    155 Total Sales

    1 in Piedmont

    $1,243,750 Price

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  • Merilee Lloyd

    Merilee Lloyd

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    Mal & Seitz

    (971) 340-2631

    56 Total Sales

    1 in Piedmont

    $189,850 Price

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  • Ernest Cooper

    Ernest Cooper

    Cooper Realty LLC

    (503) 608-7295

    114 Total Sales

    2 in Piedmont

    $549,950 Price Range

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  • Kirstan Rogers

    Kirstan Rogers

    Keller Williams PDX Central

    (971) 351-0501

    125 Total Sales

    1 in Piedmont

    $575,000 Price

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  • Dan Walters

    Dan Walters

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite

    (360) 803-2676

    79 Total Sales

    1 in Piedmont

    $337,500 Price

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  • Jordan McAllister

    Jordan McAllister

    MORE Realty

    (503) 210-9913

    105 Total Sales

    2 in Piedmont

    $420K - $534K Price Range

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

15 min drive

Bus

N Albina & Buffalo

Bus

NE M L King & Ainsworth

Bus

N Lombard & Albina

Bus

N Albina & Bryant

Bus

NE M L King & Rosa Parks Way

Bus

N Rosa Parks Way & Albina

Bus

NE M L King & Dekum

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 2 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
11/24/2021 Niche Review
It's pretty good, I've been in this area for a while, there are parks and stores nearby. There has been some recent violence due to gang activity but overall I'm in a very safe neighborhood and a great community
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Piedmont US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Piedmont Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Piedmont, Portland sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Piedmont, Portland over the last 12 months is $544,975, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$549,999
Median Sale Price
$544,975
Median Single Family Sale Price
$549,975
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$540,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$401,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
90
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$303

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,369
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1928
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,790
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,111
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,214
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,678
Median Age
41
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$77,688
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,255

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
54.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

56 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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