Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,251 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$425,000 Price
Central Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Vancouver, Washington
Clark County 98661, 98663
Neighborhood Reviews
Central Park is one of central Vancouver's oldest neighborhoods and has the housing stock to prove it.
During the mid-1800s, many officers stationed at Fort Vancouver lived in this neighborhood if they had permission to live off base. While their original houses have since been torn down, many Central Park residents have found square nails and fragments of China on their property that these officers left behind more than 150 years ago. Today, smaller bungalows and minimalist traditional houses built between the 1910s and the 1940s line the neighborhood's streets. These houses have since been updated and sit atop 4,000- to 8,000-square-foot lots with enough space for a small driveway, a few bushes or flowering trees, and a carport instead of a garage. Even though previous owners have updated these houses, they typically fetch $300,000 to $450,000 – well below the Portland Metro's median home price -- because of their age and smaller size. Sidewalks are far less common in this neighborhood than in other parts of the city, though it's still possible to get around without a car because there are bike lanes on its main thoroughfares.
The Central Park neighborhood encompasses Clark College's main campus, Hudson's Bay High School, the historic Old City Cemetery, the Vancouver VA Hospital, and the Washington State School for the Blind as it stretches one-and-a-quarter miles down Mill Plain Boulevard from Interstate 5 to North Grand Boulevard. Scattered among these institutions, you'll find the city's 25-acre Water Works Park, where you'll find a walking trail and the 12,000-square-foot Swift Skate Park, the 3.5-acre Quarnberg Park, and the 14-acre Marshall Park. These last two parks have a playground for children, though the one at Marshall Park is currently closed as it and the park's picnic shelter are undergoing a major renovation. Children who grow up in Central Park will attend Harney Elementary School, one of four elementary schools participating in the Vancouver School District Spanish-English Dual Language Program that teaches both languages to students throughout the day. From here, they'll move on to Discovery Middle School and Hudson's Bay High School.
And Walmart's Vancouver Neighborhood Market sits just across the street from the neighborhood's northeast corner at North Grand Boulevard and East Fourth Plain Boulevard. A handful of local restaurants surround this store, including Pho Hong Phat Vietnamese Restaurant, Thai Little Home Thai Restaurant, and the Mi Casa Pupuseria Y Mexican Restaurant, which serves El Salvadorean and Mexican staples. People who'd like to avoid the crowds at Walmart for a simple grocery run can head south to the Grand Central Retail Center, where you'll find a
Fred Meyer, The Rock Wood Fired Pizza restaurant, and Cecilia, a brunch spot known for its smoked steelhead hash and cocktail selection. Not to mention the neighborhood's two main streets, East Fourth Plain Boulevard and East Mill Plain Boulevard, have exits on I-5 that will get you to downtown Portland's restaurants and shops in less than 15 minutes.
For nearly 150 years, people have been taking advantage of Central Park's convenient location. Add that to its collection of older homes, and you've got two reasons why this neighborhood is a great place to call home.
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Mac Mclean
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Brian Lee
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nick Shivers
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Israel Hill
Israel Hill
John L. Scott Portland Central
(844) 418-2060
156 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$455,000 Price
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Heather Mansy
Heather Mansy
eXp Realty
(360) 230-6847
80 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$338,000 Price
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Eugene Shulikov
Eugene Shulikov
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate
(360) 558-3709
74 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$409,900 Price
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Jacob Sanchez
Jacob Sanchez
Responds QuicklyNext Generation Real Estate
(360) 803-1283
134 Total Sales
1 in Central Park
$465,000 Price
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Linsey Beattie
Linsey Beattie
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(360) 803-4337
152 Total Sales
2 in Central Park
$265K - $910K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Evergreen Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Marshall Park
Edgewood Park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Park
Ida Bell Jones Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Leach Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/26/2016
Niche Review
There are some problematic areas, generally in neighborhoods that have so many trees covering light that it creates a lot of cover for people to sneak around at night. Areas that are well lit tend to be surprisingly better.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Park, Vancouver sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Central Park, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $479,648, up 27% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$437,460
Median Single Family Price
$479,900
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$248,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$439,960
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
397
Median Year Built
1945
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,460
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,747
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,328
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
723
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 2612 - 3pm
$615,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,199 Sq Ft
- 2330 E Mcloughlin Blvd
- New 16 days ago
Beautifully remodeled gem in a fantastic location, minutes from downtown.The stunning kitchen features a peninsula island, quartz countertops, gas stove, & sunny garden window—perfect for growing fresh herbs. The adjacent dining room boasts a charming built-in hutch and elegant wainscoting. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the main level.Two spacious bedrooms and baths on the main
Jennifer Amsler eXp Realty LLC
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$240,000
- Land
- 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
- 2902 E Mcloughlin Blvd
- New 7 days ago
Investor alert! Rare permit-ready lot near downtown Vancouver with approved plans for an attached duplex. Each unit features three levels, private entry, garage, and a flexible lower-level layout that includes a separate kitchen—ideal for maximizing rental potential or multigenerational living. Utilities available at the street. Bring your own builder, or the seller can build for you. Excellent
Timothy Tkachenko MORE Realty, Inc
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,932
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,736
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,576
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52
/ 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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