Victoria Buck
Stellar Realty Northwest
(971) 351-0278
221 Total Sales
1 in Willamette
$650,000 Price
Willamette
Suburban Neighborhood in West Linn, Oregon
Clackamas County 97068
Situated at the confluence of two rivers, Willamette Falls stood on its own as an independent town for more than 23 years at the turn of the century. Its remnants now serve as the heart of West Linn’s Willamette neighborhood – a thriving community on the city’s western end featuring a historic business district, a mixture of old and new houses, and easy access to downtown Portland through Interstate 205.
The Willamette Falls Electric Company set up the town of Willamette Falls in 1893 to house people who worked at its hydroelectric power plant on the Willamette River. This town grew quickly over the next two decades as its residents built houses, restaurants, shops, a school, and an electric railroad linking the power plant with its town square. But the town’s fortunes reversed after a 1908 typhoid outbreak, and its search for clean water led to its merger with West Linn in 1916.
The 17-block Willamette Falls Neighborhood Historic District encompasses the town’s original footprint. Its collection of Queen Annes, Colonial Revival houses, and Craftsman bungalows sits at the center of an almost 1,200-acre neighborhood where you’ll also find ranch-style and split-level houses from the 1960s and 1970s, Northwest contemporary houses from the 1980s that offer a regional spin on mid-century modern design techniques, and a variety of new construction houses from the past 20 to 30 years. These houses sit atop 5,000 to 10,000-square-foot lots on streets that start to curve and weave around the neighborhood’s terrain the further you get from the historic district. They fetch $400,000 to $1.2 million depending on their age, condition, and lot size.
Like most of West Linn, this neighborhood’s biggest attraction is that it’s served by some of the best schools in Oregon. Students will start their K-12 academic careers at Willamette Primary School, which Niche.com named the 13th-best elementary school in Oregon. From here, they’ll move on to Athey Creek Middle School and West Linn High School, respectively, the state’s 11th-best middle school and its fourth-best high school, according to Niche.com. The neighborhood also features the 7-acre North Willamette Park, which offers two basic playgrounds and a variety of athletic fields. Those interested in getting in the water should head towards the city’s Fields Bridge, Swift Shore, and Willamette Parks that follow the Tualatin River downstream to its confluence with the Willamette.
And if that’s not enough recreational opportunities, Historic Willamette Main Street’s 76-stop walking tour takes you past dozens of historic houses in the Willamette Falls Neighborhood Historic District. It also takes you past a handful of restaurants like the Ale and Cider House, J. Willy’s Public House and Eatery, the Lark Café, and the Willamette Garage food cart pod on Willamette Falls Road. Not to mention, 10th Street takes you past McMenamin’s West Linn Pub and the Avanti Restaurant and bar before it intersects I-205. Keep heading north, and you’ll find a Safeway grocery store at the Cascade Summitt Towne Square on Salamo Road. Or head east down Willamette Falls Road past the hydroelectric power plant’s site, and you’ll find a Market of Choice grocery store on State Route 43. This street, just like I-205, will get you to downtown Portland in about 30 minutes.
The city of Willamette Falls may have failed to see its 24th birthday. But the neighborhood it gave birth to remains a place where West Linn’s past meets its present. And that makes it a great place to call home.
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Mac Mclean
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Victoria Buck
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Jeff Birndorf
Jeff Birndorf
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
(971) 307-9410
72 Total Sales
1 in Willamette
$505,000 Price
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Nick Shivers
Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,252 Total Sales
3 in Willamette
$310K - $551K Price Range
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Daniel Silvey
Daniel Silvey
Knipe Realty ERA Powered
(360) 869-0424
61 Total Sales
1 in Willamette
$525,000 Price
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Israel Hill
Israel Hill
John L. Scott Portland Central
(844) 418-2060
156 Total Sales
1 in Willamette
$434,500 Price
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John Powers
John Powers
Real Broker
(855) 879-2931
47 Total Sales
2 in Willamette
$629K - $818K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
White Oak Savanna Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Willamette Park
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
- Playground
Fields Bridge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
North Willamette Neighborhood Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Swiftshore Park
- River
Douglas Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Willamette | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Willamette, West Linn sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Willamette, West Linn over the last 12 months is $669,899, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$649,375
Median Single Family Price
$660,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$379,900
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$280,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$321
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Months of Supply
3.20
Median List Price
$669,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,042
Median Year Built
1991
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,194
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,238
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,169
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
870
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 41 - 3pm
$1,295,000
- 6 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 5,913 Sq Ft
- 2050 Alpine Dr
Come home to the comfortable luxury of coveted Ridgeview Estates with multi-generational living possibilities on lower level. Appreciate dramatic high ceilings throughout this thoughtfully designed floor plan. From multiple decks, enjoy lovely sunsets, and territorial views toward Pete's Mountain. The spacious main floor has a luxurious primary suite, open great room with gourmet kitchen, living
Meffie Armstrong John L. Scott
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Saturday, May 32 - 4pm
$525,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,813 Sq Ft
- 6595 Summerlinn Way
- Unit 84
Situated in a sought-after community in West Linn, this end-unit home impresses with its expansive 20-foot vaulted ceilings and an abundance of windows that fill the space with natural light. The main level features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the open loft upstairs offers a versatile third bedroom with its own bathroom and closet. With a larger floor plan for added comfort and a
Heather Robbins Robbins Realty Group
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$159,000
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 976 Sq Ft
- 1614 Village Park Place
Welcome to your perfect condo in Village Park, West Linn! RENOVATIONS ARE NOW COMPLETE on this townhouse-style gem! Updated features throughout including fresh paint and all new; flooring, water heater, tub, and in the crawlspace all new vapor barrier & sump pump. The open layout is perfect for entertaining, with skylights flooding the space with natural light. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit
Jennifer UnderhillCascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty(971) 251-2457 -
$540,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,932 Sq Ft
- 2681 Willamette Falls Dr
- New 5 days ago
This is your chance to own a home near the Willamette River and Historic Willamette in West Linn! With three bedrooms, two baths on one level and .47 acres, it's easy living. Roof only 10 years old, exterior painted recently, new paint in bedroom and bonus room/office, newer furnace and heat pump, new carpet in primary bedroom, updated LVP flooring in kitchen, living room and dining room.The
Shannon Ilas Robbins Realty Group
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$379,900
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,418 Sq Ft
- 3840 Summerlinn Dr
- Unit 57
- New 6 days ago
Welcome home to this clean, classic, and polished townhome style condo in the peaceful Summerlinn community! The heart of the home welcomes you with beautiful cherry hardwood floors, a warm and inviting fireplace, elegant plantation shutters that frame the natural light, and access to the charming covered patio. The open concept kitchen shines with sleek stainless-steel appliances, warm wood
Amber Roland John L. Scott Portland Central
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,128
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,295
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,017
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
57.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
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®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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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