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Neighborhood mural depicts “The Leaders of East Portland”
At the corner of one of the busiest intersections of Portland’s Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood, four women look optimistically toward the future in a colorful mural commissioned by the Midway Business Association. Titled the “Leaders of East Portland,” each woman represents a different culture, selected for her unique contributions to the community. ”I've lived here for a while, and I've seen it grow,” Midway District Manager Laura Martinez says about the neighborhood as a whole. “This is why we launched the Arts Midway—it was a way for us to not only beautify the space but also to share a culture.” Along with a diverse and growing small business community, Powellhurst-Gilbert has a mix of midcentury homes and new constructions near several natural areas.
A bright white fence lines the residential streets of Powellhurst-Gilbert.
Powellhurst-Gilbert is filled with residential homes throughout its many green streets.
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Restaurants and grocery stores with international cuisines
The assortment of international cuisines and grocery stores in Powellhurst-Gilbert represents its diversity. East Asian and South Asian eateries have set up shop along 82nd Avenue—part of Portland’s Jade District—near the Fubonn Shopping Center, advertised as the largest Asian shopping center in Oregon. Farther east, the Roman Russian Market carries imports from Eastern Europe and freshly baked pastries, which can be enjoyed in the attached Rough Russian Cafe. Lux Coffee Lounge is a newer addition to the neighborhood, serving coffee and European-style pastries with owners of Eastern European and Middle Eastern descent.
Jenni’s Sacred Grounds serves a hearty, home-cooked American breakfast and—in true Portland fashion—coffee served with impeccable attention to detail. For a faster meal, diners will find Chinese cuisine, Mexican and the Bamboo Tea Shop, all in the food cart pod on 122nd Avenue. Residents can pick up groceries and other essentials at Safeway or Grocery Outlet, a bargain market.
Strip malls with a variety of retail spaces in Powellhurst-Gilbert is a perfect place for locals to shop.
The Rumpus Room Bar in Powellhurst-Gilbert is a great spot for locals to gather.
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New constructions spring up between midcentury homes
Most single-family houses in the neighborhood were built between the 1940s and the 1970s; a colorful array of bungalows and ranch-style homes line the neighborhood's quiet residential streets. Shrubs burst with colorful blooms between quaint homes and their adjacent sidewalks, nourished by Portland’s notoriously generous rainfall. Newer construction from the 2000s can also be found throughout the area. “Portland controls its urban growth boundary, so you get a lot of fill-in lots,” says Bradley Wulf, a principal broker with Atlas North Real Estate Group. “So, there'll be a lot of homes built in the 1960s and ‘70s out there, and then, boom, you'll have a brand-new house.” These homes range from $370,000 to $500,000, while homes on larger lots—a quarter of an acre or more—can cost between $550,000 and $650,000.
Two- and three-bedroom townhouses cost between $250,000 and $375,000, while one- and two-bedroom condos range from $170,000 to $190,000. Multiple apartment complexes house the neighborhood’s renters, who make up roughly half of the population.
Modern homes can be found throughout Powellhurst-Gilbert.
Various style such as ranch homes are found in Powellhurst-Gilbert.
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Cold War-era bunkers and botanical gardens
Powellhurst-Gilbert is scattered with community green spaces and natural areas. At the end of a hilly, unassuming residential street lies the Kelly Butte Natural Area, which has a Cold War-era bunker, originally designed to provide shelter for up to 250 people. Although it’s since been sealed off, hikers can still see the top of the concrete structure as they climb trails sprinkled with periwinkle flowers. The Powell Butte Nature Park is another popular hiking area just east of the neighborhood. Hiking trails equipped for mountain bikers and equestrians wind up an extinct cinder cone volcano to reveal views of a snowy Mount Hood.
Across Southeast Foster Road, the Leach Botanical Garden—once a private residence—is one of East Portland's underrated attractions. Programming includes volunteer- and staff-led tours, equinox events, as well as partnerships with local schools and retirement communities. Signage in English, Russian and Chinese identifies the various flora that make up the tree walk, riparian area and pollinator garden.
The Furey Community Garden is a unique place where locals of Powellhurst-Gilbert can help out the community with gardening.
Blooming spring flowers are seen all around Powellhurst-Gilbert.
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Technical education courses at David Douglas High
Public school students in Powellhurst-Gilbert can start their education at Gilbert Park Elementary School, which earns a B grade from Niche. They may then move on to Alice Ott Middle School and David Douglas High School, both of which earn B-plus grades. David Douglas High School offers technical education courses in a variety of industries, including business management, computer information systems, education, construction, metals manufacturing, technical theater and others.
Gilbert Park Elementary in Powellhurst-Gilbert strives to reach academic excellence for each student.
West Powellhurst Elementary in Powellhurst-Gilbert i a great school for locals to attend.
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Interstate 205 connects Powellhurst-Gilbert to downtown
Interstate 205 runs through Powellhurst-Gilbert’s west side and drivers can use the highway to commute to Portland’s city center. Southeast Powell Boulevard is another primary thoroughfare in the neighborhood, and it crosses the Willamette River to the west side of Portland as well. Conversely, 122nd Avenue runs the length of the neighborhood, with several businesses and TriMet bus stops along the way. The TriMet MAX Light Rail’s Green Line also stops along the interstate, taking passengers downtown.
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I've lived here for 7 years and have really grown to love the neighborhood. It is currently the most diverse neighborhood in Portland and home to Powell butte nature park. With the bike path it is pretty bikeable but we really need more resources to make it more walkable. We could really use a farmers market and/or a neighborhood grocery.
3.0Current Resident
3/7/2019Niche Review
Great neighbors but the area needs improvement for community: places to eat, grocery shop, community center, safer streets, etc. Not walkable.
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Powellhurst-Gilbert Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Powellhurst-Gilbert, Portland sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Powellhurst-Gilbert, Portland over the last 12 months is $385,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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