Peter Cutile
Parker Brennan Real Estate
(360) 803-4062
290 Total Sales
2 in Riverview
$945K - $975K Price Range
Riverview
$1,401,355
Average Value
Stretching over 20 blocks, Riverview might be the smallest of Vancouver's 69 neighborhoods. Yet its 514 residents enjoy a lifestyle you'd have difficulty matching in other parts of the Portland Metropolitan Area. "You're on the water and close to everything in this city," says DeAnna Bryson, owner and principal broker at the Bryson Group, a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtor.
Riverview occupies a ¼-mile wide strip of south-central Vancouver between the Columbia River's northern shore and the Lewis and Clark Highway, State Route 14. Its three and four-bedroom mid-century modern and contemporary houses fetch anywhere from $600,000 to $4 million. They can command that price because 1) they're either on the water or less than 450 yards from it, and 2) some sit atop 10,000-square-foot lots that leave plenty of space for a large back patio and a pool. "The larger lots are hard to find, especially on the river," Bryson says.
Two and three-bedroom units in one of Riverview's condominium complexes offer a slightly more affordable option that starts in the low $600,000s. But here, too, you could expect to pay a premium the closer you get to the water. Last year, Bryon's firm sold a two-bedroom unit with unobstructed views of the river and Portland's city lights at the Sahalie at Tidewater Cove gated community for $1.1 million, or $679 per square foot. That's more than twice Vancouver's median home price of $296 per square foot, and it still isn't the neighborhood's most expensive unit.
Riverview's main thoroughfares – Southeast Beach Drive, Southeast Columbia Way, and Southeast Riverside Drive – are narrow streets without parallel parking, let alone sidewalks. However, pedestrians could find a safe route to downtown Vancouver via the 5-mile-long Columbia River Renaissance Trail, which starts at the 12.5-acre Wintler Community Park in Riverview's southeast corner. "You could walk downtown if you're a good walker," Bryson says. She recommends either riding a bike downtown or hopping in your car and driving downtown via State Route 14 in seven minutes.
Riverview's only restaurant is The Cove, a raw bar/seafood restaurant next to the Tidewater Cove Marina. This place also serves steaks and brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. You'll find a Fred Meyer grocery store, the Ginger Pop Thai Restaurant, and The Rock Wood Fired Pizza at the Grand Central Retail Center. This shopping center is about halfway to downtown from Riverview on State Route 14.
Neighborhood children will start their K-12 academic careers at Harney Elementary School, one of four elementary schools that participate in a dual language immersion program operated by the Vancouver School District that offers half its lessons in English and half in Spanish. From here, they'll move on to McLoughlin Middle School, which also participates in the dual language program, and Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies. All three of these schools received a C or a C+ on Niche.com.
Don't let Riverview's small size fool you. Because with a collection of riverfront houses less than 10 minutes from downtown, this south-central Vancouver neighborhood packs quite the punch. "Those houses really are beautiful," Bryson says.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Peter Cutile
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Kristy Childers
Kristy Childers
Windermere Northwest Living
(971) 351-2085
181 Total Sales
3 in Riverview
$800K - $1.3M Price Range
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Terrie Cox
Terrie Cox
RE/MAX Equity Group
(360) 803-1722
41 Total Sales
3 in Riverview
$1.3M - $2.1M Price Range
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Lori Anderson-Benson
Lori Anderson-Benson
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(360) 803-3613
145 Total Sales
9 in Riverview
$1.2M - $3M Price Range
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Randy Hunzeker
Randy Hunzeker
John L. Scott Real Estate
(360) 803-3124
34 Total Sales
1 in Riverview
$470,000 Price
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Lori Lanning-Redd
Lori Lanning-Redd
eXp Realty LLC
(503) 272-6167
65 Total Sales
6 in Riverview
$1.3M - $3.8M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Marine Park
General Anderson Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Father Blanchet Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Wintler Park
- Trails
- Playground
- River
Dubois Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
South Cliff Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
269
Median Year Built
2003
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,364
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,722
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,000
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$1,575,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,086 Sq Ft
- 5421 SE Scenic Ln
- Unit 101
Experience luxury waterfront living in this stunning 2,086 sq ft condo on the Columbia River in the prestigious gated Tidewater Cove community. This home has incredible views of Mt. Hood, the Columbia River, PDX & city lights to delight the senses and is conveniently located with easy access to both I-5 & I-205 and PDX for commuting. This open-concept home features a gourmet kitchen with quartz
Lori Anderson-BensonKeller Williams Realty(360) 868-8038 -
$1,625,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,352 Sq Ft
- 5605 SE Scenic Ln
- Unit 100
- New 10 days ago
Beautifully maintained luxury ground level condominium with gorgeous waterfront views of the Columbia River that extend to Portland's skyline. This stunning condo offers 3 bedrooms (one is currently used as an office space),2 and half bathrooms with one being a jack and jill shared between the two bedrooms, gourmet kitchen with stainless still appliances with built in luxury coffee maker, slab
Lori Lanning-ReddeXp Realty LLC(360) 298-9472 -
$1,995,888
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,317 Sq Ft
- 5615 SE Scenic Ln
- Unit 204
Welcome to Tidewater Cove. This one-of-a-kind residence was custom built by the original owners with unmatched attention to detail and quality. Enjoy panoramic views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Jefferson from two private decks—one designed for privacy, the other south-facing for unobstructed mountain and river views. Owners Hand selected veneers from one single African mahogany tree
Kristy ChildersWindermere Northwest Living(360) 589-5315
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
588
Median Age
55
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,208
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,879
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
49.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24
/ 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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