Suburban Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County 97210
Wound into the hills of northwest Portland, is a neighborhood whose unique charm is largely derived from the eclectic mix of homes that fill its streets. The appropriately named Hillside features a collection of houses that draw from a range of architectural styles, all perched amidst the area’s picturesque landscape.
Hillside is largely filled with single-family homes, built along the neighborhood’s sloping roads, though there are some condos here as well. The single-family homes in Hillside cover styles ranging from Colonial Revival to Mediterranean. Many of the options here were built in the early part of the 20th century, but home seekers can also find some options built midcentury and later. The way homes are oriented on Hillside’s hilly streets means that front yard space is generally limited, but some properties include backyard space. Price tags here span from the $300,000s for a one-bedroom and one-bathroom condo to more than $2 million for a home pushing 5,000 or 6,000 square feet. “What makes our city so special is it's very irregular. You’ll have a $500,000 house next to a $2 million house,” says local Realtor Libby Benz of Windermere Realty Trust, who frequently works in the Hillside area.
Hillside is primarily residential, but children and their families can find multiple schools in the Portland Public Schools system nearby. Kids can start at Chapman Elementary for kindergarten to fifth grade, a school with a B-plus overall grade on Niche and a list of afterschool activities that includes yoga. From Chapman, students in Hillside move on to the A-minus-rated West Sylvan Middle, which has its own Lego robotics club. Lincoln High, which has an A grade, is next, a school with career and technical education programs in audio engineering, business and management, computer science and robotics, construction, design and applied arts, future endeavors, hospitality and tourism, and media studies/mass communications.
The terrain of Hillside is a boon for nature lovers. One destination of note is Macleay Park, which is almost 140 acres total and stretches into Hillside. It’s a heavily wooded sanctuary full of Douglas fir and western red cedar trees, with multiple trails carving through it. One of the paths that cuts into Hillside is the Wildwood Trail, which is almost 30 miles in total. The beginning of the shorter, half-mile Cumberland Trail is also located in Hillside. Those looking for indoor recreation can head over to the Hillside Community Center. That facility includes a rock climbing wall and a basketball court, and is home to a range of youth programs and camps, from ballet classes to ceramics classes.
For shopping or a bite to eat, locals can head to the southeast corner of Hillside, where the Uptown Shopping Center is located. There they can nab a sandwich at Phil's Meat Market & Delicatessen or a bowl at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya. There’s also a Fred Meyer just down the street, convenient for groceries and more. “It’s very, very popular,” Benz says of this slice of the city. “With boutiques and small restaurants and pubs. It’s a wonderful part of the city.” Residents can perhaps follow a meal at the Uptown Shopping Center with a visit to the 25,000-seat Providence Park for a Portland Timbers soccer game. Providence Park is situated across from the Fred Meyers. Also, history lovers in Hillside may choose to spend an afternoon at the historic Pittock Mansion, a 16,000-square-foot French Renaissance home that was built in 1914 by Henry Pittock, who was publisher of The Oregonian newspaper. The 23-room colossus is now a museum full of period furnishings and artifacts.
Hillside features multiple stops in the area’s TriMet bus system. TriMet covers the Portland metro area with more than 80 bus lines. Also, despite its secluded feel, Hillside is only a couple of miles from Portland’s downtown, a quick drive without even having to hop on the highway. But Interstate 405 isn’t too far away either, which connects to Interstate 5 for trips across the state line and into Vancouver, Washington, about 9 miles away.
Hillside locals are known to organize a variety of events for the community. The list includes everything from a Family Fun Night in the spring to a Fourth of July picnic and parade to a Halloween Festival.
According to the CAP Index, instances of larceny, burglary and motor vehicle theft rank above national averages in Hillside.
Summer Browner
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
(360) 803-3063
95 Total Sales
1 in Hillside
$1,419,752 Price
Zak Meaut
Premiere Property Group, LLC
(971) 273-1766
52 Total Sales
1 in Hillside
$1,100,000 Price
Jeff Birndorf
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
(971) 307-9410
72 Total Sales
4 in Hillside
$445K - $1.3M Price Range
Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,251 Total Sales
1 in Hillside
$1,147,500 Price
John Powers
Real Broker
(855) 879-2931
47 Total Sales
1 in Hillside
$795,000 Price
Doug Bergmann
John L. Scott
(503) 479-4267
39 Total Sales
1 in Hillside
$1,200,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hillside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Hillside, Portland sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hillside, Portland over the last 12 months is $972,207, down 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,775,000
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Ashley Crowell Vetiver Street Real Estate
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Tracy Hasson Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
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$319,000
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Ashley Crowell Vetiver Street Real Estate
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