Why Live in West Slope
Shadows from lush foliage dapple the winding residential streets of West Slope, located about 5 miles from both downtown Portland and downtown Beaverton. “Everybody helps everybody. I live in the area, and I have keys to everybody’s house, and then some, in the neighborhood. If somebody broke their leg, the casseroles come out,” says Sharon Fleming, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Bain who has about 13 years of experience and lives in the area. Trees of varying species, sizes and colors shroud the homes in West Slope, forming a wall of foliage where a sidewalk could’ve been. Architectural styles in the community include Pacific Northwest contemporary and midcentury modern builds, as well as split-level and ranch-style houses. Largely constructed between the 1930s and the 1980s, these homes can fetch between $590,000 and $2 million, depending on their size. Some properties come on a full acre, and many have shaded patios or other outdoor living spaces.
“We had every intention of moving. This was our starter home when we moved here. Then the market fell, and when it started to pick back up again, our kids were in high school, so it didn’t make sense to move,” Fleming says. “After
Home Trends in West Slope, OR
On average, homes in West Slope, OR sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in West Slope, OR over the last 12 months is $685,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$685,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$795,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$326,750
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$249,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$372
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median List Price
$774,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%