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Quiet and safe residential haven southwest of Downtown Portland
Located 6 miles southwest of downtown Portland sits Markham, a neighborhood that gives residents all the benefits of living close to downtown without the hustle and bustle. Homes in Markham are more spread out than surrounding neighborhoods, while green space for recreational activity is nearby. Residents here also enjoy an impressive pipeline of public schools. While the neighborhood has a lot to offer, it’s also a quiet and safe residential haven. “Markham is a quiet neighborhood where people love to take in nature,” Angela Stevens, a licensed principal broker with Hatch Homes Group says. “It’s a walker-friendly neighborhood. There’s always people walking on the streets.”
From small ranch-style homes to new traditionals
This almost exclusively residential neighborhood features nearly every type of house popular in the latter half of the 20th century. This includes the ever-present ranch-style home with an attached two-car garage, bi-levels with a staircase that greets you at the front door, Craftsman bungalows with large eaves and decorative brackets and new traditional homes that feature cedar shake accents. Markham also boasts colorful townhouses with balconies and garages. Most homes in the neighborhood sit on tree-lined streets with a sporadic layout of sidewalks on both sides of the street in some parts of the neighborhood, only one side of the street in others, and in some cases, not at all. Off-street parking is kept to a minimum because the few houses that don’t have garages have large driveways. And neighbors are casually separated by privacy fences, stone walls, or planted bushes and trees. Two-bedroom homes in Markham go for between $330,000 to $600,000, while four-bedroom and larger homes start at about $450,000 and sometimes fetch $1 million or more. “People tend to stay in their homes for a long time,” Stephen FitzMaurice, eXp Realty’s principal real estate broker in Oregon says. This low turnaround rate means that many of the neighborhood’s older homes could use some upgrades, particularly when it comes to boosting their energy efficiency before they go to market. FitzMaurice says this creates a good flipping opportunity for some homes.
Standout schools to cheer for
Neighborhood children start at Stephenson Elementary, which earned an A-minus grade from Niche and a perfect 10 out of 10 from GreatSchools. From there, students move on to Jackson Middle School, which earned a B-plus grade overall from Niche but was given an A grade in academics. In 9th grade, students transition over to Ida B. Wells High School, which earned a B grade from Niche. Ida B. Wells High School has an impressive cheer team that has won the Oregon State Championship five times and were USA Nationals finalists.
No shortage of trails nearby
The 400-foot-wide canyon at Marshall Park Natural Area is just 1 mile east of Markham. Along with the canyon, Marshall Park is home to a 3.1-mile hiking trail that gains 585 feet of elevation and is open for all seasons. Also east of the neighborhood is the 658-acre Tryon Creek State Natural Area, an Oregon State Park. The park features 8 miles worth of hiking trails, 3-plus miles of pack gravel trails for equestrians, and a 3-mile paved bicycle path. Just north of that is River View Natural Area, which includes a 2-mile trail that gains 430 feet of elevation. For those not looking to hike in the wilderness, Spring Garden Park, 2 miles northwest of Markham is the perfect place to take children. The park has a playground with an interactive water feature.
From Mediterranean food to shopping outdoors
On the northwest border of the neighborhood sits Pacific Highway, home to a plethora of shopping and dining options. Along that stretch sits Grab A Gyro, where residents can enjoy Mediterranean-style food. Just a mile further is Yalla, a smokehouse that is popular for residents looking for a variety of smoked meats. For those who want to mix shopping and exercise, Hillsdale Center, an outdoor shopping mall 2 miles from Markham, features stores like Apple, West Elm and Ethan Allen. Visitors can even catch a movie at the Cinepolis, the luxury cinemas that are a part of the mall. For grocery shopping, residents can make the 1-mile drive north to Safeway.
TriMet bus routes from Barbur Transit Center
Just 1 mile north of the neighborhood, residents can use TriMet’s Barbur Transit Center and its two bus routes to get around. The bus offers service to Portland’s City Center. Those looking to make the commute to Downtown Portland via their own personal car are looking at a 6-mile drive. Residents looking to go on their next vacation are looking at a 16-mile drive to Portland International Airport. For medical attention, OHSU Hospital is a 5-mile drive from Markham.
Portland Country Dance Community
Portland Country Dance Community is a popular organization to join for residents, especially ones into country music and dancing. It holds English country dances at Markham’s Burlingame Water Tower Dance Hall every Friday night, a popular event for many neighborhood residents.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Woods Memorial Natural Area
Picnic Area
Trails
Marshall Park
Spring Garden Park
Holly Farm Park
Loll Wildwood Natural Area
Kerr Natural Area
Transit
Airport
Portland International
28 min drive
Bus
SW 35th & Indian Hills Apts
Bus
SW Taylors Ferry & Dolph
Bus
SW Taylors Ferry & 19th
Bus
SW Taylors Ferry & 26th
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SW Taylors Ferry & 28th
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SW Taylors Ferry & Marigold
Bus
SW Taylors Ferry & 23rd Dr
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.52 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
6/17/2018Niche Review
Great neighborhood. Clean. Close to downtown. Public transportation. Good choice of grocery stores and other types of stores. Good variety of restaurants.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Markham
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Markham, Portland sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Markham, Portland over the last 12 months is $642,167, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Seller may consider buyer concessions if made in an offer. Fantastic home in a sought-after location! This home has fresh interior paint and partial flooring replacement in some areas. A fireplace and a soft neutral color palette create a solid blank canvas for the living area. Head to the spacious primary suite with a good layout and closet included. The primary bathroom features plenty of
Located on a quiet street in Southwest, this well-maintained home offers easy access to I-5, shopping, and public transit. The practical layout includes several recent updates throughout.The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a dining nook, bar seating, and French doors that open to the backyard. Hardwood floors run through the main living areas upstairs, while the finished basement
Charming 3-bedroom, 1.1-bath home on a spacious corner lot in the desirable Markham neighborhood of Southwest Portland. Enjoy true one-level living on just over a quarter-acre, complete with a two-car garage and an open kitchen/dining area that flows seamlessly into the expansive backyard—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Located within the sought-after school zones of Stephenson Elementary,
Extraordinary buildable lot in southwest Portland. Lots of possibilities with this site located on a dead-end street. Well suited to a luxury home, home + one or two ADUs, or get creative! Highly private location with potential for a home with a large footprint and a sunny, south facing backyard. There's even room for a pool! No stilts needed on this lightly sloped lot. Approximately 10 minute
*Newly Built* One level unit with large bedroom, lots of closet space, in-unit laundry, kitchenette, full bath. Private entrance, no stairs, and street parking. This space is a basement unit of a house. Quiet neighborhood, non smoking, no pets. Backyard retreat with picnic table. SW Portland close to PCC Sylvania, Lewis & Clark, Multnomah Village, Legacy Meridan Hospital and OHSU. 15 mins to
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,360
Median Age
44
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,641
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$137,593
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
62.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
