North (N) Portland Neighborhoods

St Johns in Multnomah County - is located at the far north end of Portland, nestled by the Willamette River before it spills into the mighty Columbia River.  The St Johns area landmark is the unique St Johns Bridge located at the south end of the small old town area and near the Portland area freight piers.  Considered the last area of affordable living over the last couple of years, the area has experienced a resurgence, as new homeowners are opting for St Johns.  These first time home buyers are fixing up the 30´s, 40´s and 50´s bungalows on city sized lots of 4-5K as the older homeowners leave the area. Pier Park with it´s large lawn and picnic area and pool are a neighborhood favorite.  St Johns is a quick 12 minute commute to downtown Portland and 15-30 minute commute to Beaverton and Hillsboro respectively.
 
Elementary school: James John Elementary School

Middle school: George
 
High school: Roosevelt

http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/stjohns.html
 
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/portland
 
http://www.portlandonline.com/
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon
 
http://www.portland.worldweb.com/
 
http://portland.citysearch.com/?brand=smx_tlp
 
http://www.travelportland.com/
 
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University Park in Multnomah County - is located in North Portland and just over the railroad tracks from St Johns.  The center of the area is the University of Portland a private Catholic college situated on the bluff above the Willamette River industrial and freight center.  The larger homes around the U of P were built in the 1800´s and the smaller bungalows were built on the smaller lots up to the late 40´s, on city sized lots of 4-5K and all within walking distance to Columbia Park and about 8 minutes to downtown Portland.  Homes here are still affordable for the size of the homes in the area.
 
Elementary school:  Astor
 
Middle school: Portsmouth
 
High School: Roosevelt
 
http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/universitypark.html
 
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/portland
 
http://www.portlandonline.com/
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon
 
http://www.portland.worldweb.com/
 
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http://www.travelportland.com/
 
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/Portland/Portland.htm
 
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Portland.html
 
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Arbor Lodge in Multnomah County - just east of University Park and west of the new Interstate MAX is a mix of small bungalows, Old Portland style to Cape Cod homes on city sized lots of 4-5K built the throughout the first part of the century, their own namesake, Arbor Lodge park nearby and about 8 minutes to downtown Portland.  It is 5 minutes to downtown Portland and is going through stages of improvement as young families move in and fix up their homes.  While prices are rising the homes here are still on the reasonable side.
 
Elementary school: Chief Joseph

Middle school: Ockley Green

High school: Jefferson High
 
http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/arborlodge.html
 
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/portland
 
http://www.portlandonline.com/
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon
 
http://www.portland.worldweb.com/
 
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http://www.travelportland.com/
 
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/Portland/Portland.htm
 
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Portland.html
 
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Overlook in Multnomah County - is just south of Arbor Lodge and west of the new Interstate MAX.  The area features bungalows, ranches, craftsman and tudor homes in the lower mid range price bracket, on city sized lots of 4-5K and about 7-8 minutes from downtown Portland.  Overlook is situated on the bluff overlooking the Willamette River´s industrial area and east to the Interstate Max.  As one of the prime areas of northern Portland the homes are on the high end of affordable.
 
Elementary school: Beach

Middle school: Ockley Green

High school: Jefferson

http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/overlook.html
 
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/portland
 
http://www.portlandonline.com/
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon
 
http://www.portland.worldweb.com/
 
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http://www.travelportland.com/
 
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/Portland/Portland.htm
 
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Portland.html
 
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Kenton in Multnomah County - is located NE of Overlook and west of the Interstate MAX.  Kenton has become a place people want to live in with it´s quick access to downtown Portland via the MAX or a 7-8 minute drive to downtown Portland.  Small storefronts are popping up in the area adding to it´s appeal.  The area is being re-vamped by first time homeowners who want unique landscaping, colorful paint schemes, modest homes of various eras from Portland style to cottages, to 50´s ranches, to bungalows and various 2 story styles located around and
near Kenton Park and are on city sized lots of 4-5K.  Price are appreciating here as well, but still affordable for the size of home within close proximity of downtown.
 
Elementary schools: Vernon, Faubion

Middle school: Tubman

High school: Jefferson
 
http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/kenton.html
 
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/portland
 
http://www.portlandonline.com/
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon
 
http://www.portland.worldweb.com/
 
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http://www.travelportland.com/
 
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/Portland/Portland.htm
 
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Portland.html
 
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Piedmont in Multnomah County - is located south of the west end of Alberta Arts.  Just 8-9 minutes to downtown Portland it´s a favorite for those tired of long commutes.  The homes are turn of the century from small bungalows and Cape Cods´s to larger craftsman and old Portland style homes on tree lined streets and on city sized lots of 4-5K.  Peninsula Park with it´s neighborhood pool and beautiful rose gardens is a neighborhood favorite.  Homes here have been steadily going up over the last several years and Piedmont is a favorite so the homes are on the higher end of affordable.
 
Elementary schools:  Chief Joseph, Woodlawn, Holy Redeemer Catholic
 
Middle School:  Ockley Green
 
High School: Jefferson
 
Portland Community College ? Cascade Campus

http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/piedmont.html
 
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/portland
 
http://www.portlandonline.com/
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon
 
http://www.portland.worldweb.com/
 
http://portland.citysearch.com/?brand=smx_tlp
 
http://www.travelportland.com/
 
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/Portland/Portland.htm
 
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Portland.html
 
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Boise Eliot Mississippi Avenue in Multnomah County - just east of I-5 and the Interstate MAX, it´s a mixed bag of in various stages of rehab, mixed with local shops, modest homes and individual flair near the neighborhood park Unthank, all within a quick 5-7 minute commute to downtown Portland.  You will find craftsman, Victorian and old Portland style homes with character awaiting your magic touch on city sized lots of 4-5K.  Homes here have that older character look that makes them attractive but a bit on the high end of affordable.

Elementary schools: Boise-Eliot, Humbolt

Middle school: Tubman
 
High school:  Jefferson
 
Albina Youth Opportunity
SEI Academy
Trillium (Charter)
The Early Head Start Family Center of Portland
Oregon Outreach Inc. The Gladys McCoy Academy
Albina Head Start
Peninsula Childrens Center

http://www.portlandneighborhood.com/boise-eliot.html
 
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/portland
 
http://www.portlandonline.com/
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon
 
http://www.portland.worldweb.com/
 
http://portland.citysearch.com/?brand=smx_tlp
 
http://www.travelportland.com/
 
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/Portland/Portland.htm
 
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Portland.html
 
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