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A neighborhood with a high-powered history
Mt. Tabor has an explosive past, paving the way for a popular present-day landscape. This Portland neighborhood is home to Mt. Tabor Park, which sits on a dormant volcanic cinder cone. The site hasn’t been active for some 300,000 years, and the summit rises to more than 600 feet and provides exquisite views of the rest of the city. “The park is a huge feature,” says local Realtor and Mt. Tabor resident Tracy Wiens of John L. Scott Portland Central. “There’s 300 acres of trails and a playground, and the views. Mt. Tabor was recently ranked the seventh-friendliest neighborhood in the United States. It’s very neighborhoody. It’s very quiet.”
Quiet living is common here
Mt. Tabor is largely residential outside of the park. Homes in the area, like the park, date back to the early 20th century, but variety isn’t hard to find — one can spot mid- to late-century homes here, too, as well as some built after the turn of the century. There are still some new houses and townhomes going up in spots. “There is new construction because a lot of our lot sizes are very generous so people have been able to put in new houses on houses that had double lots,” Wiens says. Many of the homes in Mt. Tabor have Cape Cod and Craftsman bungalow styling. Most streets are organized similarly: lined with lush trees, bushes, and sidewalks. Mt. Tabor Park is in reasonably walkable proximity to virtually the entire neighborhood, and the area is known in part for its tranquil atmosphere. “It tends to be more of a respite from the main areas of downtown.” Options in the neighborhood start in the $400,000s and top out at around $2 million for the more expansive estates, pushing 6,000 and 7,000 square feet.
Well maintained sidewalks line the streets of the Mt. Tabor neighborhood.
Beautiful Olive trees decorate the yards of homes in Mt. Tabor.
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Amenities are easy to find
Stretches like Burnside Street, Belmont Street, Hawthorne Boulevard and Division Street cut through Mt. Tabor and provide residents with quick access to multiple restaurants and other businesses, within walking distance. One of the hotspot neighborhood restaurants on Belmont is Coquine, serving up modern American fare with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Those looking for something more casual can stop at Blind Onion Pizza & Pub down the street — perhaps try their Von Freight Train pizza, with red sauce, mozzarella, bacon, red onions, mushroom and sausage. Mt. Tabor even has a full-fledged supermarket, QFC, located on Burnside Street.
The reservoir at Mt Tabor Park offers stunning views of Downtown Portland.
Local retail on Belmont has easy street parking.
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Roll in style in Mt. Tabor
The hilly terrain of Mt. Tabor Park makes for an apt setting for an annual tradition in the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby, held on the third Saturday in August. The derby features more than 40 creatively decorated cars powered by gravity. “It is such a fun event,” Wiens says. “People come from all over the city to attend it. When we first moved here 22 years ago it was a small event and now it’s really a highlight.”
Enjoy vintage and boutique shopping on Belmont street.
Residents enjoy the colorful streets of Mt Tabor.
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Schools are well-regarded
Kids in Mt. Tabor can attend schools in the Portland Public Schools system, which has a B overall rating on Niche. A student’s specific path can vary depending on where exactly they live, but a possible track is to start at the A-minus-rated Glencoe Elementary, a school that gives its students social-emotional learning lessons each day, which include coping strategies and mindfulness practice. Then, students may move on to the B-plus-rated Mt. Tabor Middle, which has dual-immersion programs in Spanish and Japanese. The B-plus-rated Franklin High, which has its own culinary arts program, is next.
Mr. Tabor is also home to Warner Pacific University and Western Seminary, a pair of higher-education institutions. Warner Pacific’s roughly 700 students contribute tens of thousands of community service hours to the city every school year.
Glencoe Elementary is home to grades 1-6.
Mt Tabor Middle School is located in the heart of Mt Tabor.
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Neighborhood park offers top-notch views
The neighborhood’s Mt. Tabor Park stretches 176 acres in total and is a popular spot for hikers, runners, and walkers. The facility also includes a playground, an off-leash area for dogs, basketball and volleyball courts, and more. The park is also a great spot to watch the sunset on a summer evening, Wiens says. It was established as a park in the early 1900s and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
The reservoir at Mt Tabor Park offers stunning views of Downtown Portland.
Homes in Mt Tabor enjoy stunning views.
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Catch a ride in Mt. Tabor with TriMet
Mt. Tabor features several stops in the TriMet bus system. TriMet includes more than 80 different lines, across the Portland metro area. And though Mt. Tabor is outside the downtown sphere, drivers can quickly hop on Interstate 84 for trips to downtown, just about 6 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Frazer Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Mt. Tabor Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Montavilla City Park
Ivon park
Playground
Harrison Park
Clinton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Portland International
20 min drive
Bus
E Burnside & SE 74th
Bus
SE 60th & Stephens
Bus
SE Belmont & 62nd
Bus
SE Belmont & 55th
Bus
SE Lincoln & 57th
Bus
SE Belmont & 53rd
Bus
SE 60th & Stark
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.15 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
6/15/2020Niche Review
You're close to the lovely Mt. Tabor park, and walking distance from plenty of grocery stores, food carts, and some nightlife along Hawthorne and Division.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mt Tabor
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mt Tabor, Portland sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mt Tabor, Portland over the last 12 months is $770,488, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,195
Median Age
45
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,529
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,056
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
60.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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