Feel , Known For –

Council Crest Neighborhood boasts one of our highest points in Portland at 1043’ elevation, radio towers dot the landscape.  Windy streets, many views of Mt. Hood, views of west side as well overlooking the whole valley, territorial views.  Snow will accumulate here a few times per year.  Drop down the hill into downtown Portland in just a few minutes.  Minutes to OHSU.  Sometimes Council Crest’s name blends with Healy Heights and Portland Heights.  More on Portland real estate and Portland neighborhoods…

Council Crest Home Settings –

Upscale location, luxury older homes, high end Portland real estate, desirable location.  Somewhat prestigious.  Average sized lots of .12 – .2 acre. Windy roads built on steep hillsides with some homes cantilevered off hillsides and perched on stilts.  Yards can be tiered for better use, views of downtown to the east and Tualatin Valley to the west.  Dense foliage and many mature trees, moss-covered walkways.  Limited direct sunlight for some homes but potential is there for multiple mountain views, St. Helens, Hood, Jefferson, Rainier, and Adams but you have to have a clear day, scenic and natural.  Browse all Council Crest Homes for Sale immediately.

Council Crest Home Prices –

Starting in the low $300’s for a 1200’ cottage style and running into the millions for large 6000+ older estates.  Average is going to be near $700k and taxes leave a little to be desired (high).  Again, Multnomah county and owners may pay $5500/yr for  a $350k home, leaves a little something to the imagination.  Not an inexpensive area!  Check out all Portland Homes for Sale.

Council Crest Home Styles –

Some of this neighborhood’s first homes popped up in the 1920’s and were small bungalows.  Larger English-looking homes built around the same era can also be found.  Graduating to contemporary 1960’s and newer feel quite common.  Home styles support adventurous remodelers and 1960’s homes are often deceptively updated once you’re inside.  Finding quite prestigious older home estates is possible. Hillside contemporaries dot the landscape making use of multiple decks to capture the outdoors right off living space.  Day-ranch with lower pitched roofs, rummer style contemporaries retain resale values .  Most have 2 car garages.  Few newer infill homes become available but they do exist on a small scale.  Valuable Portland real estate overall.

Surrounding Neighborhoods –

Portland Heights, Vermont Hills Hillsdale, Marquam Hill, Corbet-Terwilliger

Distance to Downtown Portland –

Excellent location for proximity to hwy 26, 5 minutes to downtown pdx tops, 15 minutes to Beaverton, 25 minutes to hi-tech Hillsboro, convenience to amenties, 30 minutes to airport (45 with traffic)

Local Shopping –

7 minutes to downtown Portland shops, galleries, museums and tons of shopping, 15 minutes to major Beaverton shopping, 20 minutes to Washington Square Mall (very large)

Main Grocery –

7 minutes to Safeway on Jefferson (downtown Portland), Zupan’s Market, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods all downtown, under 2 miles away.  Closest grocery is Lamb’s Market under 1 mi.

School Ratings –

Very good, above average. Ainsworth elementary 9, Reike elementary 9, Gray middle 8, Wilson high 9, West Sylvan middle 10, Lincoln high

Demographics –

Not overally diverse, average age around 50.  Pushing 3x median income for this area.  Few single parent households.

Crime -

Low

Parks –

Council Crest park, Marquam Nature park, Healy Heights park

Attractions –

Walking trails from Marquam Nature Park to Council Crest Park, highest point in Portland known for it’s 4 mountain views.

Public Transportation –

Car dependant.  Walk Score 42 of 100, not real high.  Lots of windy roads and hills.  Most living in this neighborhood most likely drive to a MAX or park and ride lot.

Zip Codes –

97239