Why Live in Derry Dell
Derry Dell, a neighborhood in Tigard, OR, features generous green lots, some up to a third of an acre, accommodating outdoor spaces and gardens. The area is characterized by ranch-style homes from the 1950s and 1960s, alongside pockets of two-level new traditional homes built in the 1990s. The Broadway Rose Theatre Company, located nearby, attracts over 40,000 visitors annually with its regular shows and offers jazz and tap classes. Children in Derry Dell attend highly rated schools, including Charles F. Tigard Elementary School, Fowler Middle School, and Tigard High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate program and an extensive engineering and design curriculum. Pacific Highway, bordering the neighborhood, is lined with restaurants and grocery stores and connects to Interstate 5, providing a 12-mile drive to downtown Portland. The Tigard Transit Center and several TriMet bus stops offer additional commuting options. Local dining includes Elmer’s for breakfast classics and Taco del Sol for Mexican cuisine. Progress Ridge Town Square, 3 miles away, offers entertainment and shopping, including an AMC theater, Big Al’s bowling alley, and La Provence bakery. The Pathfinder-Genesis Trail, winding through the neighborhood, leads to Woodard Park, featuring a playground and picnic areas, and is part of a larger trail system around Fanno Creek.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Derry Dell a good place to live?
Derry Dell is a good place to live. Derry Dell is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Derry Dell has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $150,784 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 55.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Derry Dell are home owners, with 16% of residents renting and 84% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Derry Dell can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Derry Dell neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Derry Dell?
The median home price in Derry Dell is $722,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $144,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.19%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $151K a year to afford the median home price in Derry Dell. The average household income in Derry Dell is $151K.
What are the best public schools in Derry Dell?
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What are the best private schools in Derry Dell?
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Home Trends in Derry Dell, OR
On average, homes in Derry Dell, Tigard sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Derry Dell, Tigard over the last 12 months is $685,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$685,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$688,727
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$282
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$722,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
