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Southwest Portland Metro Cities
Lake Oswego in Clackamas County - is located south of Portland, Johns Landing, Riverdale and Dunthorpe along the west banks of the Williamette River with I-5 running along the west end of Lake Oswego. A beautifully wooded 15-20 minute drive down Hwy 43 from downtown Portland makes commuting and suburban living a snap. The center of Lake Oswego is of course the private lake owned by the homeowners. Homes around the lake are the most expensive homes in all of Portland on very large estate lots. With lakefront property in high demand when the older homes come up for sale they are snatched up, bulldozed and new high end homes are erected. Homes further from the lake are generally ranch and Cape Cod style from the 40´s, 50´s, on 5K-7K lots and a little further out are the 60´s and 70´s 2 story traditional, ranch and tri-level homes on 7K-10K lots. On the north east end of the lake is Lake Oswego´s rehabbed downtown with high end shops, grocery, coffee shops, art galleries, city buildings and new high end townhome living. On the north side of downtown Lake Oswego is the First Edition area with a few homes from turn of the century, many 2 story traditional, Cape Cod and ranch homes from the 30´s and 40´s with homes from later eras sprinkled throughout. With the amount of affluence in Lake Oswego it is no surprise that their school district is ranks high nationally in addition to being the best education in Oregon making it a draw for families who focus on education.
Elementary schools: Bryant, Forest Hills, Hallinan, Lake Grove, Oak Creek, Palisades, River Grove, Uplands, Westridge
Middle schools: Lake Oswego, Waluga
High schools: Lakeridge, Lake Oswego
http://www.lake-oswego.com/
http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Oswego,_Oregon
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/lake-oswego
http://www.historiclakeoswego.com/
http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/news/index.php
Mountain Park (area of Lake Oswego) in Clackamas County - is south of West Portland Park, west of Lake Oswego proper, and east of I-5 about 15 minutes from downtown Portland. A large planned unit development on built on top of a hill with loads of trees of all types. The homes here were built mainly in the 70´s with a few 80´s homes thrown in. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. Home styles tend to be 70´s contemporary, 2 story and a few ranch styles with daylight basements. The roads are winding, but not real steep and most lots are hilly and wooded generally 7K-9K in size. At the top of Mountain Park there are 70´s era condo developments. Mountain Park has their own recreation center with pools, tennis courts and basketball courts. Because it has a Lake Oswego address and Lake Oswego schools property values are strong, but not quite as expensive as Westlake or Lake Oswego proper.
Elementary schools: Stephenson, Uplands
Middle schools: Jackson, Lake Oswego
High schools: Wilson, Lake Oswego
http://www.lake-oswego.com/
http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Oswego,_Oregon
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/lake-oswego
http://www.historiclakeoswego.com/
http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/news/index.php
Westlake (area of Lake Oswego) in Clackamas County - is large planned unit development NE of the I-5 & Hwy 217 interchange about 15-18 minutes from downtown Portland. Homes here were built in the very late 80´s and early 90´s and are mostly 2 story traditional on manicured lots that are about 7K-9K. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. Located near the Tigard Triangle commercial development area, at the intersection of 2 major highways, in a Lake Oswego zip code and school district provides strong suburban property values and makes it an ideal spot for the busy suburban family. Shopping of every sort is a very short drive in any direction, making it ultra convenient.
Elementary school: Lake Grove
Middle school: Lake Oswego
High school: Lake Oswego
http://www.lake-oswego.com/
http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Oswego,_Oregon
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/lake-oswego
http://www.historiclakeoswego.com/
http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/news/index.php
West Linn (east side & hilltop) in Clackamas County - is located about 20 minutes south of downtown Portland on scenic Hwy 43, west of the Willamette River and north of I-205. The hilltop homes are large planned unit developments that were built in the late 80´s, with many built in the 90´s and many more in the 2000´s, with most on 5K-9K lots, you can assume - the older the home the larger the lot. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. Located on the south side of the hill is Barrington Heights a high end subdivision with some private gated areas with executive homes built in the 90´s and 2000´s. On the river side east of Hwy 43 are 70´s, 80´s and 90´s homes on large lots and some small acreages. West Linn has become the second choice for people who could not afford Lake Oswego, wanted a newer home or didn´t necessarily want their elementary kids coming home with 4 hours worth of homework each night. Due to the increased popularity, the price gap between West Linn and Lake Oswego has almost closed over the last couple of years. The north end of West Linn is home to Mary S Young State Park, Wilderness Park, Burnside Park, Oppenlander Athletic Fields, Sunburst Park, Benski Park, Hammerle Park, West Bridge Park and Palomino Park.
Elementary schools: Bolton, Cedaroak Park, Sunset, Stafford
Middle schools: Rosemont Ridge, Athey Creek
High school: West Linn
http://www.ci.west-linn.or.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Linn,_Oregon
http://www.el.com/to/westlinn/
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/west-linn
http://www.westlinnchamber.com/visitor/heritage.html
http://www.weatherforyou.com/weather/oregon/west+linn.html
http://www.city-data.com/city/West-Linn-Oregon.html
West Linn (old town) in Clackamas County - is located about 25 minutes from downtown Portland and just south of I-205. This section of West Linn has a mix of homes on every street from all eras and styles, but it´s draw are views of the Willamette River on the south and it´s cute little old town area with restaurants, ice cream store, hardware store, old time tavern and various other shops set up in aged cedar sided stores that almost have an old west feel to them. Homes here tend to follow the same pricing as their hillside neighbors with lots of all sizes. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. The south side of town is a hill that over looks Willamette River Park and Swift Shore Park.
Elementary school: Willamette
Middle school: Athey Creek
High school: West Linn
http://www.ci.west-linn.or.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Linn,_Oregon
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/west-linn
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/west-linn
http://www.el.com/to/westlinn/
http://www.westlinnchamber.com/visitor/heritage.html
http://www.weatherforyou.com/weather/oregon/west+linn.html
http://www.city-data.com/city/West-Linn-Oregon.html
Tigard in Washington County - is located 20-25 minutes from downtown Portland on the west side of I-5 south of Portland. Tigard is a thriving community of shopping, civic buildings, schools and churches with Washington Square Mall on the northern end. In the older sections of Tigard, homes are mainly 40´s, 50´s and 60´s with some newer eras sprinkled in on larger lots of 7K-15K. There are several planned unit developments of homes from the 80´s, 90´s and newer on 5K-9K lots. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. Tigard experienced appreciation of 30% in one year during the 2004-2005 boom, but prices here are just a tad above average. Tigard is home to some very large parks, Cook Park, Greenway Park, Summerlake Park, and Fanno Creek Park.
Elementary schools: Charles Tigard, Deer Creek, Durham, Mary Woodward, James Templeton, Metzger
Middle schools: Fowler, Twality
High school: Tigard
http://www.ci.tigard.or.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigard,_Oregon
http://www.tigardchamber.org/
http://www.tigardballoon.org/
http://www.weatherforyou.com/weather/Oregon/Tigard.html
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Tigard.html
Bull Mountain in Washington County - is about 22-25 minutes from downtown Portland on the west side of Hwy 99W on the south end of Tigard. Acreage homes from the 70´s sold off much of their land for development in the 90´s and 2000´s. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. There are several large planned unit developments of mostly executive homes on Bull Mountain, with most homes 2500 square feet and up on 5K-10K lots and many with Tualatin Valley views to the north or the south. Over the last couple of years patio homes and a few townhomes have cropped up around the bottom of the mountain.
Elementary schools: Deer Creek, Alberta Rider
Middle school: Hazelbrook
High school: Tualatin
http://www.ci.tigard.or.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigard,_Oregon
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/tigard
http://www.tigardchamber.org/
http://www.tigardballoon.org/
http://www.weatherforyou.com/weather/Oregon/Tigard.html
http://www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Tigard.html
King City & Summerfield in Tigard in Washington County - is located about 25 minutes from downtown Portland and south of Bull Mountain, with King City on the west side of Hwy 99W and Summerfield on the east side. Both were developed in the 60´s, 70´s and 80´s as planned senior living and each with their own golf course, condos, townhomes and single level detached homes on small <5K lots. King City was built in the 60´s and 70´s and Summerfield in the 70´s and early 80´s. Over the last couple of years a couple of new developments have been built around the senior developments.
Elementary schools: Deer Creek
Middle school: Hazelbrook
High school: Tualatin
http://www.ci.king-city.or.us/DesktopDefault.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_City,_Oregon
http://www.city-data.com/city/King-City-Oregon.html
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/king-city
http://www.weatherforyou.com/weather/Oregon/King%20City.html
http://www.oregongolf.com/summerfield/
http://www.retirementhomes.com/
http://www.ahomeforseniors.com/summerfield_clubhouse_tigard.htm
Beaverton in Washington County - is about 15-20 minutes west of downtown Portland, west of Hwy 217 and south of Hwy 26. Beaverton has an active downtown area and thriving commercial areas on the major roads with quiet residential areas. Close to the downtown area there are a few homes from the 20´s, 30´s and 40´s, but the bulk of Beaverton´s residential growth occurred in large planned unit developments in the 60´s, 70´s, 80´s and 90´s and new growth continues today with fill in neighborhoods, condos and townhomes. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. Beaverton is suburban living with many families and young professionals and is centrally located in the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District. Beaverton is the 6th largest city in Oregon and well know for their city planning which creates landscaped thoroughfares and plenty of parks; Brookhaven, Hartwood Hylands, Hyland Forest, Wildwood Mini, Matrix Hill, Vale, Carolwood, Beacon Hill Thornbrook, Burntwood, Willow, Morrison Woods, West Sylvan, Roxbury, Cedar Hills, Ridgewood View, Griffith, Little Peoples, McMillan, Kenedy, Fanno Creek, Greenway, Camille, Fir Grove, Chaning Heights, Hyland Forest, Ridgecrest, Hiteon Meadows, Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Beaverton Creek Wetlands and Conestoga Recreation & Swim Center.
Elementary schools: Aloha Park, Barnes, Beaver Acres, Chehalem, Cooper Mt, Elemonica, Errol Hassel, Fir Grove, Five Oaks, Greenway, Hazeldale, Hiteon, Kinnaman, McKay, McKinley, Montclair, Nancy Ryles, Scholls Heights, Sexton Mountain, Vose, West Tualatin View, William Walker
Middle schools: Conestoga, Highland Park, JB Thomas, Meadow Park, Mountain View
High schools: Aloha, Arts & Communication, Beaverton, Merlo Station, Southridge,
Thomas Edison
Bridgeport Day Treatment
Community School
Gately Day Treatment
Groner Hearing Impaired
Lents Education
Levi Anderson
North West Academy
Oregon School for the Blind
Oregon School for the Deaf
Pacific Academy
Science & Technolgy
Serendipity
Tualatin Valley Mental Health
Tucker-Maxon Oral
Woodmont School for Dyslexics
http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaverton,_Oregon
http://www.el.com/To/Beaverton/
http://www.beaverton.org/
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/beaverton
http://www.thprd.org/home.cfm?CFID=340188&CFTOKEN=90728249
Murrayhill in Washington County - is about 20 minutes southwest of downtown Portland, west of Hwy 217 and Scholls Ferry Road. Murrayhill is a premier large planned unit development of traditional homes built mostly in the 90´s. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. Large trees abound and the streets are long and winding. A strong home owner´s association ensures that the natural beauty of the area is protected and that all owners maintain their homes and yards creating a harmonious and manicured neighborhood. The common areas include, greenways, tree lined streets, a recreation center, tennis courts and 3 swimming pools. Homes around Murrayhill proper have adopted the same look and feel to their neighborhoods keeping the property values strong. Murrayhill is just minutes away from Washington Square Mall and major shopping.
Elementary school: Nancy Ryles
Middle school: Highland Park
High school: Southridge
http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaverton,_Oregon
http://www.el.com/To/Beaverton/
http://www.beaverton.org/
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/beaverton
http://www.thprd.org/home.cfm?CFID=340188&CFTOKEN=90728249
Greenway and Sorrento in Washington County - is located about 20 minutes from downtown Portland just west of Hwy 217 and east of Murrayhill. The homes here were built in the 70´s and 80´s in large planned unit developments with a few 90´s neighborhoods filling in other areas. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot, however you will find some of those coveted one level homes in this area. Natural beauty abounds with large trees deciduous and evergreen lining the slow winding streets. Homes here are in the average suburban price bracket so you´ll see plenty of families going for walks with the kids and the family dog. The area is home to Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center and the area is part of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District.
Elementary school: Hiteon
Middle school: Conestoga
High school: Southridge
http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaverton,_Oregon
http://www.el.com/To/Beaverton/
http://www.beaverton.org/
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/beaverton
http://www.thprd.org/home.cfm?CFID=340188&CFTOKEN=90728249
Hyland Hills, Hyland Park & Carolwood in Washington County - are located about 20 minutes from downtown Portland, just west of Hwy 217 at Denny Road. Lovely traditional homes built in the 60´s and 70´s on larger lots of 7K-10K with big trees that line the streets. All three are large planned unit developments with high end custom homes of the era, a nice mix of traditional and with a few contemporary homes added to spice things up. These suburban neighborhoods are another favorite of families, close to schools and shopping, yet with a world away feel. The area is home to some of Beaverton´s nicest parks Hyland Forest, Fir Grove, Hyland Park Tennis Court, Hartwoods and Carolwood Park.
Elementary school: Fir Grove, Sexton Mountain
Middle school: Highland Park
High school: Beaverton
http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaverton,_Oregon
http://www.el.com/To/Beaverton/
http://www.beaverton.org/
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/beaverton
http://www.thprd.org/home.cfm?CFID=340188&CFTOKEN=90728249
Sexton Mountain & Sexton Mountain Meadows in Washington County - is located about 20 minutes from downtown Portland west of Murray Blvd. Homes in Sexton Mountain were mainly built in the 90´s with a few in early 2000´s. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. They start at the bottom with a few townhomes, as you work your way up the homes change to mid range on mid sized lots of 5K-8K and as you near the upper 1/2 of Sexton Mountain you´ll find custom executive homes on larger lots of 7K-10K. Prices depend on how far up the hill you go, but they are average on the lower half of the mountain and higher than average on the top ½ of the mountain.
Elementary school: Sexton Mountain
Middle school: Highland Park
High school: Beaverton
http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/departments/neighborhoods/nac/SextonMountain/
http://www.sextonmountainmeadows.com/index.htm
http://www.beavertonoregon.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaverton,_Oregon
http://www.el.com/To/Beaverton/
http://www.beaverton.org/
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/beaverton
http://www.thprd.org/home.cfm?CFID=340188&CFTOKEN=90728249
Tualatin in Washington County - is about 25 minutes south of downtown Portland on the west side of I-5 and south of Tigard. Tualatin is a suburban community of residences, parks, shopping and office space with large parks thrown into the mix. There are some large planned unit developments in the area most built in the 70´s and 80´s. Other smaller scale developments were added in the 90´s and the 2000´s. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. Homes here are generally average in price and geared toward families with lots of trees. There are a few condo/townhome options in Tualatin. Parks include Jergens, Avalon, Tualatin Community, Woodrose Nature, Lafky, Browns Ferry, Atfalati and the Tualatin Commons.
Elementary school: Tualatin, Byrom, Bridgeport, Deer Creek
Middle school: Hazelbrook
High school: Tualatin
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/tualatin
http://www.ci.tualatin.or.us/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tualatin,_Oregon
http://www.el.com/to/tualatin/
http://www.tualatinchamber.com/
Sherwood in Washington County - is located about 30 minutes from downtown Portland, about 7 minutes south of Tigard on Hwy 99W. Sherwood used to be a quiet little town until the late 90´s when suburbia came to town. In early 2000 Sherwood was still a deal for a little bit of a drive, but now the prices are just a tad less than Tigard, Tualatin and Beaverton. Several large planned unit developments were built in the late 90´s and early 2000´s. As with most Portland cities the majority of homes built after the mid 80´s are two or more levels on smaller lots, the newer the home the smaller the lot. Just recently a few townhomes were added to allow everyone to own their own little piece of the country. Just outside the city limits there are homes on acreage from various eras, most in the 70´s, 80´s, 90´s and 2000´s. This is young family town and while it seems far from everything with the installation of Roy Rogers Road it is now only 10 minutes to Beaverton, 10 minutes to Aloha and 15-20 to Hillsboro.
Elementary schools: Archer Glen, J Clyde Hopkins
Middle schools: Sherwood, Middleton
High school: Sherwood
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/sherwood
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