Feel , Known For –

Goose Hollow is one of Portland’s quieter downtown neighborhoods and home to some of the oldest dining establishments.  Situated near popular attractions like Multnomah Athletic Club and Jeld-Wen Field (formerly PGE baseball Park) it’s ideal for limiting housing cost while still being very close to our city center.  Washington Park, Japanese Garden, and the International Rose Test Gardens are also huge attractions, not to mention popular with tourists.  Convenience of being in the city is offered yet real estate is not that expensive.  King’s Heights neighborhood is nestled in the same vicinity and between the two there are some really cool historic Portland homes.  The majority of Goose Hollow neighborhood’s housing comes in the form of condos.  More on Portland real estate and Portland neighborhoods…

Goose Hollow Home Settings –

Homes in this neighborhood are going to be condos for the most part.  Those select few detached houses will be tightly nestled on small city sized lots of a couple thousand square feet.  Mansions can potentially reside on a 5000’ lot but that’ll be rare.  An older section of the city so trees are mature, often huge, and canopy car-lined streets offering beautiful summer shade.  Running, biking, and hiking are popular due to proximity to so many city stairs and parks.  Goose Hollow is a great place to get out and enjoy nature while being hitched to city life.   The MAX train makes a stop right in this neighborhood… means MAXimum convenience if your lifestyle is a carless one!  Browse all Goose Hollow Homes for Sale immediately.

Goose Hollow Home & Condo Prices –

Condos and homes run above the median price for Portland real estate, but slightly less than most downtown locations.   Entry level is $150k for a small 1 bedroom condo around 500’ in older buildings.  Newer construction caries a higher price tag and units tend to be larger, pushing $400k for 1500’.  The few estates in the Goose hollow neighborhood can be a mix of 2000’ for $350k or 5000’ for $600k.  Top market prices peak close to $750k.  Much more cost effective living here than in the Pearl District neighborhood.  Check out all Portland Homes for Sale for comparisons.

Goose Hollow Home & Condo Styles –

Detached homes are scarce. Being built around the turn of the century some houses are even listed in Portland’s Historic Register.  They’ve got style.  Narrow Victorians make use of small city lots while larger lots produced large mansions.  Typical space between homes is 10 feet or less, density is always a requirement for inner cities housing.  Condos are the prominent option and built anywhere from about 1960 to 2008.  Units have been updated in some cases but the majority retain original 1960 – 1970 systems and finishes.  If you’re looking for a project unit near downtown there’s no shortage.  Buildings may be 10+ stories tall unlike the towers as seen in Portland’s South Waterfront neighborhood.

Surrounding Neighborhoods -

NW District, Pearl District, University District, Kings Heights, Arlington Heights,

Distance to Downtown Portland –

About 3 minutes to downtown Portland (15 minute walk), 20 minutes to airport (35 with traffic), 30 minutes to Hillsboro high-tech.  15 minutes to Beaverton

Local Shopping –

Plenty of local small shops, restaurants, book and coffee stores in the neighborhood and a whole lot more real close (Walkscore is over 90).  Walker’s Paradise.  Click one of the Goose Hollow homes for sale and select “details” text for Walkscore maps and listings of local business, plus other cool detail.

Main Grocery –

Safeway is about .4 mile away on Jefferson, Fred Meyer on 20^th, Trader Joes and Zupan’s Market are all within walking distance

School Ratings –

Well above average.  Ainsworth elementary a 9, Chapman elementary 8,  West Sylvan middle 10, Lincoln high school 10.  Ratings are based from 1 (worst) through 10 (best) and come from the greatschools.org website at time of writing.

Demographics –

Some social diversity.  Residents are often white collar.  Professional, environmentally aware, some students.

Crime -

Average

Parks –

Jefferson St. City Park, South Park Blocks (Farmer’s markets), Washington Park rose gardens, Pioneer Courthouse Square

Attractions –

Washington Park, Japanese Gardens, Rose Gardens, downtown shopping, Forest Park hiking

Public Transportation –

Car optional, very well connected to public transit, MAX station in the neighborhood

Zip Codes -

97201  Try our Portland home search and use zip codes or many other parameters.

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