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A thriving community center and towering Pacific Northwest pines
On the banks of the Willamette River sits Robinwood, a neighborhood just 10 miles south of Downtown Portland within the smaller city of West Linn. Homes here are shaded by towering Pacific Northwest Pines, and the community gardens outside the Friends of Robinwood Station are ripe with tomatoes and buttercrunch lettuce during the summer months. The station, a firehouse turned community center (or " Robinwood's City Hall,” according to President Randall Fastabend) hosts local bands, Boy Scouts and neighborhood association meetings. According to Fastabend, this Portland suburb is defined by its quiet streets, good schools and a population of people “interested in what’s going on with the city.” Robinwood was once home to Marylhurst University, which officially closed its doors in 2018; today, the former college campus is being transferred into affordable housing (Marylhurst Commons). Willamette Drive, the neighborhood’s main commercial thoroughfare, cuts diagonally through Robinwood, paralleling the river of the same name. But residents can also head into Historic Downtown Willamette to do their shopping or relive the early days of the Willamette Falls Paper Company, which is still alive and well today. Ultimately, living here means a healthy mix of paved shopping plazas and rugged forest trails. Houses are far enough apart that it’s not hard to imagine what life must have been like back in the pioneering days, before covered wagons were replaced by Subarus.
Ranch-styles, bungalows and million-dollar riverfront properties are selling fast
Surrounding the Robinwood Station Community Center is a collection of two- and three-bedroom ranch-style homes and bungalows built in the 1940s and 1950s. According to Kathy Flintjer, a licensed real estate agent with the Robbins Realty Group and a Robinwood resident for the past few years, these older homes are one of Robinwood's biggest draws due to their large lot sizes, generally half an acre or more. Prices range from around $600,000 to upwards of $800,000. Due to the proximity of the Willamette River, it’s not uncommon to see boats parked in driveways, and mature trees offer plenty of shade. Prospective buyers will also find larger, traditional-style homes with grand covered porticos, stone finishings and three-car garages as well as geometric contemporary properties with water views. Price points can easily surpass $1 million in Robinwood, and average sales fall around $960,000. "The word's out about West Linn," adds Flintjer, pointing to the fact that homes here sell faster than the national average.
College credit and wrestling at West Linn High School
As Flintjer is also quick to point out, West Linn (and Robinwood as a result) is known for its highly-ranked public school system. Students can attend Cedaroak Park Primary School, which received an A-minus from the educational review site, Niche, before heading to Lakeridge Middle and West Linn High, which both earned As. Through the connections program at West Linn High School, students can enroll in classes at Clackamas Community College (CCC) while still in high school, earning simultaneous high school and college credit at a discounted rate. The West Linn Lions varsity wrestling team is no stranger to championships, and they’ve ventured to the Memorial Coliseum in Portland to compete on a state-wide stage.
Lewis & Clark College, a private liberal arts school established well over 150 years ago, is a 15-minute drive from Robinwood on the way to Portland. It has a student population of approximately 2,200, and the public can attend on-campus lectures, orchestra performances and art shows during the academic year.
Playgrounds, dog parks and walking across the Willamette
Within the neighborhood, Robinwood and Midhill Park both offer playground equipment and athletic fields — at Robinwood Park, residents also enjoy spray fountains during the warmer months. To the south is the much larger Mary S. Young Park, which spans nearly 130 acres and includes several miles of walking trails and an area where dogs can play off-leash. Residents launch their boats from the Cedaroak Boat Ramp or walk over the floating bridge (open during the Spring, Summer and Fall) to Cedar Island, a U-shaped 14-acre landmass home to wildlife trails and fishing platforms.
There’s also the Friends of Robinwood Station (aka “City Hall”). When the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue department shut down, "A group of us got together to make it a community center," Fastabend says. In 2010, Friends of Robinwood Station registered as a nonprofit, and it’s been a popular gathering place ever since.
Willamette Drive retail, Oregon City cafes and Historic Willamette Main Street
Shopping in Robinwood is easily taken care of along Willamette Drive, which runs diagonally through the neighborhood. The street is lined with restaurants like Bugatti's Ristorante, a local chain known for its relaxed atmosphere and hand-made pasta. There’s also Soku Sushi & Noodle, where locals can pick up orders of “Green Life” asparagus and avocado rolls, xiao long bao or Taiwan beef brisket noodle soup. For groceries, head to Walmart Neighborhood Market nearby or drive north to the Whole Foods in Lake Oswego. Just 3 miles away across the river, Oregon City has a collection of rustic riverside pubs and cafes like Black Ink Coffee, located inside White Rabbit Books and Gifts. Others enjoy heading out to eat or exploring the 1920s-era storefronts on Historic Willamette Main Street, approximately 5 miles from Robinwood. During the summer, residents eat outside, people-watching from small cafe tables.
Live theater at Lakewood Center for the Arts, an outdoor elevator and summer street markets
Pick up tickets to watch a musical at The Lakewood Center for the Arts, which also hosts youth and adult acting, improv and dance classes. Just across the river is the Oregon City Municipal Elevator, the only outdoor municipal elevator in the U.S. and part of the National Register of Historic Places; note: it’s free to ride and looks like something out of an alien invasion movie. To the south, the Historic Willamette Business District plays host to a regular calendar of events including the Wednesdays in Willamette Summer Street Market beginning in May. 65 vendors set up shop each week, and locals are treated to live music along with fresh produce. In July, watch the Old Time Fair Parade pass by on Willamette Falls Drive. The street also shuts down for community celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo.
Of course, there are always more opportunities in Portland approximately 10 miles — or 25 minutes depending on traffic — north. Favorite stops in and around the city include the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Zoo and the Portland Japanese Gardens. A-list comedians and touring Broadway shows also make frequent pit stops at the Keller Auditorium.
TriMet buses, Union Station, Portland International and nearby medical care
Robinwood is a car-dependent neighborhood, but some residents like to take advantage of the TriMet bus system. Bus 35 stops along Willamette Drive, and Robinwood marks a midway point between Oregon City and Portland. From Portland’s Union Station, residents can make use of the MAX Light Rail system or book Amtrak tickets aboard the Empire Builder, Coast Starlight or Amtrak Cascades trains. Portland International Airport, meanwhile, offers more than 60 nonstop destinations.
Residents can access medical care at the Willamette Falls Medical Center, a not-for-profit acute care facility 5 miles from the neighborhood. There’s also Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin. Not only does it have a 24-hour emergency room and a laboratory for sleep disorders, but it’s also Tualatin’s second-largest employer.
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Parks in this Area
Mary S. Young State Recreation Area
Midhill Park
Cedar Island Park
Robinwood Park
Mary S. Young Park
Dog Park
Trails
River
Glenmorrie Park
Transit
Airport
Portland International
35 min drive
Bus
Willamette Dr & Hidden Springs
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Willamette Dr & Mapleton Dr
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Pacific HWY & Furman
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Willamette Dr & Walling Way
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Willamette Dr & Shady Hollow
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Willamette Dr & Arbor Dr
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Willamette Dr & Cedar Oak
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Robinwood
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Robinwood, West Linn sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Robinwood, West Linn over the last 12 months is $789,097, down 16% 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
4,450
Median Age
53
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,988
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,951
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
64%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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