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Arnold Creek

Arnold Creek

Suburban Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon

Multnomah County 97034, 97219

$862,699 Average Value
$326 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Portland neighborhood with a quiet, suburban feel

With stunning views of dense evergreen forests speckled by white trillium flowers, with their distinctive three-leafed shape, it’s hard to believe that the Arnold Creek neighborhood is only seven miles from Downtown Portland. “It backs up to Tryon Creek State Natural Area, which is the really beautiful public wooded path with creeks,” says Victoria Buck, a broker with Stellar Realty Northwest. “It’s one of the best neighborhoods in Portland, to be honest.” Million-dollar homes with unique, diverse architecture enjoy access to a teeming forest in their backyards, highly ranked Portland public schools and the prominent suburb of Lake Oswego just south of the neighborhood.

Arnold Creek is hidden amid southwest Portland’s towering evergreen trees.
Arnold Creek is hidden amid southwest Portland’s towering evergreen trees.
Single family home styles with a touch of modernism can be found throughout Arnold Creek.
Single family home styles with a touch of modernism can be found throughout Arnold Creek.
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Tryon Creek State and Marica natural areas

Homes on the eastern side of Arnold Creek enjoy backyard views of the Tryon Creek State Natural Area, which includes 670 acres of wetlands with around eight miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails. A stunning representation of Portland nature, the wetlands are covered with a blanket of green foliage and moss nourished by 18 inches of average rainfall during the area’s rainiest months. Mushrooms of all shapes and sizes sprout from the trunks of trees and from the damp forest floor, across which slugs of different species make their way. Terry Riley Bridge, a structure suspended with rope and fashioned with just three rows of wooden planks nailed together, bridges one of three creeks in the natural area for those who dare to cross it. Friends of Tryon Creek, a nonprofit, provides a week-long day camp with educational activities for children ages seven to 12, along with community activities for adults, like full moon hikes, land-tending courses and the annual Trillium Festival to celebrate the arrival of spring. The Maricara Natural Area is another option for outdoor adventure, with 17 acres of wetlands and forests populated with towering, ivy-covered trees.

Go trail running at Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
Go trail running at Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
Enjoy the connecting trail through Arnold Creek Natural Area.
Enjoy the connecting trail through Arnold Creek Natural Area.
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Arnold Creek—an architectural smorgasbord

Arnold Creek consists almost entirely of single-family homes, which come in a variety of architectural flavors. With just a few larger roads in the neighborhood, most residents enjoy a sense of privacy on quiet streets that wind and curve on their own accord. Though most homes in the neighborhood were built after the 1950s, they differ vastly when it comes to style. Tudor-inspired estates sit next to orderly Dutch Colonials, which share the street with monochromatic midcentury modern builds. Though many home prices have entered seven-digit territory, homebuyers will find properties that start around $520,000 in a style that suits their personality and lifestyle. The median price of a single-family home in Arnold Creek is $935,000, though many properties sell above the $1-million mark. The median housing prices mirror the higher median household income in the neighborhood, which falls at $158,763, compared to the nationwide average of $70,967. The community is also one of the country’s more educated; college graduates make up 78.7% of the population in Arnold Creek, while they make up 34.1% of the American population.

Many homes in Arnold Creek were constructed in the 1980's and 1990's.
Many homes in Arnold Creek were constructed in the 1980's and 1990's.
Arnold Creek offers new construction in a modern traditional style.
Arnold Creek offers new construction in a modern traditional style.
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A-minus-rated Stephenson Elementary School

Arnold Creek enjoys access to Stephenson Elementary School, which Niche rated with an A-minus. “It’s one of the best elementary schools in the area,” Bucks says. With plenty of after-school programs, parents can sign their little ones up for ukelele, yoga, music production and other unique classes. After Stephenson, local children attend Jackson Middle School, which receives a B-plus. Lastly, they can choose from 28 Advanced Placement and 12 dual credit courses at B-rated Ida B. Wells High School. The high school also offers four years of computer science and two years of systems dynamics and modeling coursework. Artistically minded students enjoy a selection of 13 art courses—including illustration, ceramics and AP Studio Art—and 18 music and performing arts courses.

Younger students in Arnold Creek attend Stephenson Elementary School.
Younger students in Arnold Creek attend Stephenson Elementary School.
Students attend Jackson Middle School in West Park Portland.
Students attend Jackson Middle School in West Park Portland.
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Under 10 minutes from Lake Oswego, Multnomah shopping

The Oswego Towne Square shopping center borders Arnold Creek on its south side, featuring a Columbia Factory Store and New Seasons Market, as well as casual dining options like Little Big Burger and Flying Pie Pizzeria. Otherwise, locals can head across the parking lot to Hanko’s Sports Bar & Grill, complete with pool tables, a shuffleboard table and wooden wall paneling. For its “starting line-up” of appetizers, Hanko’s offers a potato snack plate—consisting of tater tots, French fries and sweet potato pies—nachos supreme or soft pub pretzel to pair with a tall one. However, the neighborhood is also under a 10-minute drive to the local businesses and boutiques of both Lake Oswego and Multnomah.

Little Big Burger offers fresh, high quality cooked-to-order burgers,
Little Big Burger offers fresh, high quality cooked-to-order burgers,
The Columbia Outdoor Factory Store is a great place to gear up for outdoor adventures.
The Columbia Outdoor Factory Store is a great place to gear up for outdoor adventures.
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On the border of city and suburb

Arnold Creek straddles the border between city and suburb—though it barely lies within Portland City borders, its winding residential streets create a feeling of suburbia. However, when residents need to get to the action of downtown, they can hop on northbound Interstate 5. For those headed the opposite way, Boones Ferry Road takes drivers past the Oswego Towne Square and further into the communities that surround Lake Oswego.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

31 min drive

Bus

Stephenson & Woodlee Heights

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Stephenson & 31st Ct

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Stephenson & 12th

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SW Boones Ferry Rd & 19th

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Stephenson & 27th

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SW Boones Ferry Rd & 13th Ct

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SW Boones Ferry Rd & 22nd

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$844,500
Median Single Family Price
$879,750
Median Townhouse Price
$727,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$600,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$326
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Months of Supply
2.80
Median List Price
$899,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,146
Median Year Built
1988
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,628
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,316
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    2:30 - 4:30pm

    12241 SW 13th Ct, Portland, OR 97219

    $1,035,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 3,120 Sq Ft
    • 12241 SW 13th Ct
    • New 1 day ago

    Located in the exclusive Tryon Highlands neighborhood, this home is exactly what you've been waiting for. A breathtaking double waterfall feature in the front yard greets you and sets the stage for this impressive home. Step inside to hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and sleek styled contemporary living at its finest. The great room features three skylights, vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace,

    Laura Rumford Premiere Property Group, LLC

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    10am - 12pm

    11227 SW 27th Ave, Portland, OR 97219

    $745,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,000 Sq Ft
    • 11227 SW 27th Ave
    • New 1 day ago

    Step into your dream home in the coveted Palatine Heights community. This meticulously renovated residence offers modern luxury with thoughtful touches throughout. This move-in ready home boasts fresh interior and exterior paint, quartz countertops in kitchen and bathrooms, modern flooring, updated HVAC system, custom blinds throughout, and restored deck. Embrace the natural beauty surrounding

    Amy Asivido Keller Williams Premier Partners

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 2pm

    11726 SW 29th Place, Portland, OR 97219

    $789,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,328 Sq Ft
    • 11726 SW 29th Place
    • New 1 day ago

    OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY(26th) & SUNDAY(27th) 11AM-2PM.Welcome to this beautiful home in a fantastic, established neighborhood, offering year round fun, comfort and convenience. Boasting 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 1/2 updated baths, this home features new carpet and flooring throughout, giving it a fresh, contemporary feel. The open floor plan offers plenty of space for both family living and

    Timothy Meinhart Madaire Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,737
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$163,636
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$181,408

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
85.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
5''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

18 / 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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Victoria Buck
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