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Parker Crest

Parker Crest

$877,821 Average Value
$309 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Parker Crest is a walkable, suburban neighborhood in West Linn

Parker Crest is a planned neighborhood in West Linn, Oregon, designed and built in the late 1990s and early 2000s with spacious homes centered around a walkable downtown with shops, restaurants and grocers, bringing a car-free way of life to the Portland suburbs. Locals can enjoy evening walks on wooded streets or walk to pick up groceries without leaving their neighborhood.

Enjoy the views from your front porch in the Parker Crest neighborhood.
Enjoy the views from your front porch in the Parker Crest neighborhood.
Establishing aerial view of the residential neighborhood of Parker Crest in West Linn.
Establishing aerial view of the residential neighborhood of Parker Crest in West Linn.
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From modern farmhouses and colonials to town houses

Gridded streets and well-maintained sidewalks set the stage for Parker Crest’s multiple house styles, including modern farmhouses and custom colonials. Homes range in price from $800,000 to $1.2 million, with the median list price at $985,000. Town houses are priced starting at $400,000 and offer 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 2.5 bathrooms. “Houses sell quickly around here, and land is hard to come by since it’s such a desirable area,” says Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent Brandon Connor, who specializes in the Pacific Northwest.

Compact townhomes with views of Mt. Hood in the Parker Crest neighborhood.
Compact townhomes with views of Mt. Hood in the Parker Crest neighborhood.
Multi-level Northwestern luxury homes sit at the top of Parker Crest.
Multi-level Northwestern luxury homes sit at the top of Parker Crest.
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Public schools with high grades in a well-regarded district

A draw to Parker Crest is the high-quality schools in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. Ranked the third-best school district in Oregon, West Linn-Wilsonville includes nine elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools and the district is rated A by Niche. A student living in Parker Crest may attend Bolton Primary School, rated A minus by Niche, Rosemont Ridge Middle School, rated A minus, and West Linn High School, rated A. “West Linn is a great little town,” says Connor. “Buyers love it here because it offers a stellar education for children and is close to Portland.”

Spend time with your children at the Tanner Creek Park playground in Parker Crest.
Spend time with your children at the Tanner Creek Park playground in Parker Crest.
The Entrance for West Linn High School in West Linn, OR.
The Entrance for West Linn High School in West Linn, OR.
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A skate park, walking trail and an indoor fitness facility

When the school and workday ends, locals head to Tanner Creek Skate Park to enjoy outdoor fun. This park is not only for skateboarding fans—it includes outdoor fitness equipment, a walking trail and picnic benches, perfect for enjoying a meal outside. “Parker Crest has a positive reputation as a family-friendly and community-based neighborhood, where people get along and enjoy spending time outside in good weather,” says Connor. There’s also Hampton Fitness in the nearby Cascade Summit Town Square so locals can exercise regardless of the weather or season.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll on the paved and soft surface trails in Tanner Creek Park.
Enjoy a relaxing stroll on the paved and soft surface trails in Tanner Creek Park.
Achieve your personal best at Hampton Fitness in Parker Crest.
Achieve your personal best at Hampton Fitness in Parker Crest.
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A nearby shopping center with a grocery store and restaurants

Getting groceries is a breeze with Safeway located in the Cascade Summit Town Square within the Parker Crest neighborhood. There are also two banks, a dentist, a USPS store and plenty of restaurants and bars in the town square, making running errands quick and concise. For dinner, try San Blas Mexican Restaurant, known locally for authentic Mexican cuisine, affordable prices and friendly staff. Be sure to try their fresh guacamole and wash it down with a house-made fruit margarita. If you’d rather take your meal to go, try nearby Spectator Pizza & Pub, where you can get NY-style pizzas made to order.

Stop at Spectator Pizza and Pub in the Parker Crest neighborhood.
Stop at Spectator Pizza and Pub in the Parker Crest neighborhood.
Warm atmosphere at Spectator Pizza & Pub in the Parker Crest neighborhood.
Warm atmosphere at Spectator Pizza & Pub in the Parker Crest neighborhood.
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Tri-Met buses, light rail and access to the highway

Getting into downtown Portland is simple by using the Tri-Met Bus Route, which connects with the MAX Light Rail train system. Commuters and day-trippers can also drive twelve miles up Route 43 to reach Portland, making it easy to visit during the day and return home in the evening.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

33 min drive

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Parker Crest Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$899,950
Median Sale Price
$914,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$874,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$309

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
625
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
2002
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,752
Significantly above the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,841
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Dec 13
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    20349 Noble Ln, West Linn, OR 97068

    $487,824

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,239 Sq Ft
    • 20349 Noble Ln

    *Vacant and move-in ready* Nestled in the hills of West Linn, this charming townhome offers sweeping views of the town below and a picture-perfect backdrop of Mount Hood from both the kitchen and master bedroom. Two spacious decks invite you to relax and soak in the scenery, whether it’s a quiet morning coffee or a glowing sunset at the end of the day. With over 2,200 square feet, the home

    Kacey Schmitz Coldwell Banker Professional

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,845
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$124,230
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$148,035

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.1%
College Graduates
61.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

17 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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