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South Burlingame

South Burlingame

Suburban Neighborhood in Portland, Oregon

Multnomah County 97219

Neighborhood Reviews
4.5
$645,753 Average Value
$312 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Boutique vibes in south Portland

Quiet and kempt, South Burlingame is close to Portland’s downtown but feels much further away. Just an arm’s length from the lively Willamette River, the neighborhood is moored to the city while preserving a suburban look and feel. “It feels quiet and private. There are changes in elevation, so you’re getting some hills, you’re getting some trees,” says Scott Wilson, a Realtor with RE/MAX Equity Group, who’s worked here and throughout Portland since 1996. “It’s a very nice, kind of boutique neighborhood with easy access if you work downtown, in Lake Oswego or Beaverton, where Nike is located.” The neighborhood is popular with Oregon Health and Science University workers just up the road.

South Burlingame's game, many styles

South Burlingame’s homes line well-wooded blocks with sidewalks, copious trees and tall hedges. Along the winding and hilly streets sit an eclectic array of homes spanning a stretch from the 1920s through the 1960s predominantly. Someone may encounter bungalows, Arts and Crafts, English Tudor Revivals and ranch-style homes on any given block. Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, and midcentury homes are in the mix, too. “The midcentury homes would overperform as far as styles and demand a premium because of the open floor plan and clean lines,” Wilson says. The median price for a single-family home is around $615,000, with homes ranging from about $450,000 on the lower end to $900,000 at the top of the spectrum.

Modern new-build home in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Modern new-build home in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Mid-century modern home in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Mid-century modern home in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Mid-century modern home with lush sloped landscaping in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Mid-century modern home with lush sloped landscaping in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
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Say hey, Chez José

Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard has food stops when residents are ready for a meal. A couple of the options along that thoroughfare include Chez José and Moonlight Grill, which face one another on opposite sides of the road. Chez José is a fixture that’s been open for over three decades, serving authentic Mexican cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients. Moonlight Grill offers a menu packed with authentic Mediterranean fare — some consider it the best Mediterranean food in the city. Or consider The Original Pancake House, which, after all, started right here in Portland. A full belly fuels folks to get their shopping in. Multiple grocery stores, including Safeway, Fred Meyer and Zupan’s Markets, are in close reach.

Authentic Mexican restaurant Chez José in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Authentic Mexican restaurant Chez José in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Authentic Mediterranean restaurant Moonlight Grill in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Authentic Mediterranean restaurant Moonlight Grill in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Iraqi grilled eggplant from Moonlight Grill in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Iraqi grilled eggplant from Moonlight Grill in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
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Students attend Capitol Hill Elementary School in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Students attend Capitol Hill Elementary School in the South Burlingame neighborhood.

Portland Public Schools receives a B

Kids in South Burlingame can attend Capitol Hill Elementary School in the neighborhood’s southwest corner before going to Jackson Middle School. Niche grades both schools B-plus. From there, students may attend Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School, which Niche rates B. The schools belong to Portland Public Schools, which Niche awards an overall grade of B.

Burlingame's got game

Burlingame Park weaves its way into the neighborhood’s westernmost landscape in a surprisingly quiet part of the neighborhood, given the freeway just behind the trees. At roughly 5 acres, the park offers just enough space to stretch, breathe, relax and play. The park has a playground, athletic field space and a walking path and is a peaceful haven for a delightful afternoon. When the weather makes outdoor play difficult, Trampoline Town is an indoor alternative. The trampoline and aerial arts facility offers both adult and youth classes.

Picturesque Burlingame Park in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Picturesque Burlingame Park in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Hit a home run with the family at Burlingame Park in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Hit a home run with the family at Burlingame Park in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Take a stroll on the paved trails at Burlingame Park in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Take a stroll on the paved trails at Burlingame Park in the South Burlingame neighborhood.
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Close to I-5

South Burlingame’s northern edge rests against Interstate 5, making easy highway access for commutes north to downtown Portland, about 5 miles away. Although traffic is usually manageable, roads can back up slightly during rush hours. Fortunately, the neighborhood has “many surface streets here and a number of ways in and out to avoid traffic,” Wilson says.

Aerial view of I-5 to downtown Portland from the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Aerial view of I-5 to downtown Portland from the South Burlingame neighborhood.
Aerial view of the South Burlingame neighborhood only 8 minutes from downtown Portland.
Aerial view of the South Burlingame neighborhood only 8 minutes from downtown Portland.
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Annual events in Portland

Meanwhile, Portland offers fun events throughout the year, including its Blues Festival, Fourth of July celebration and International Beer Festival.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

26 min drive

Bus

S Taylors Ferry & Riverview

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SW Terwilliger & Troy

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SW Spring Garden & 14th

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SW Taylors Ferry & 11th

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SW Spring Garden & 17th

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SW 19th & Spring Garden

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SW Taylors Ferry & 10th

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 5 Reviews
5.0 Former Resident
10/17/2022 Niche Review
It is a safe neighborhood, with schools in walking distance. I grew up here, walking to school and playing on the playgrounds or at the park on the weekend.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime South Burlingame US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$595,000
Median Single Family Price
$625,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$274,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$312
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Months of Supply
0.60
Median List Price
$599,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
687
Median Year Built
1951
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,122
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,586
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
885
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,614
Median Age
45
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$177,941
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$192,151

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
78.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

42 / 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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