Feel , Known For –

The Lake Grove area of Lake Oswego is a constantly developing neighborhood.  Through the building boom of 2006 this location provided some of the only available Lake Oswego real estate for new construction.  It quickly grew desirable as an up and coming area to move.  Convenience to I-5, Bridgeport shopping center, feeding into top performing public schools, location is fantastic!   More on Lake Oswego real estate and Portland neighborhoods…

Lake Grove Home Settings –

Towering evergreens limbed for a manicured look are in abundance.  Sparse amounts of filtered sunlight do make it through but the average yard maintains a significant quantity of shade.   This location resembles more of a high-end lakeside subdivision where streets are often roughly paved and don’t have sidewalks.  Pine needles are everywhere, adding a sophisticated rustic feel.  With very little city noise, it’s peaceful setting.  Most of this neighborhood is considered unicorporated Lake Oswego but still feeds top area schools, a big seller.  Average lot size is now around 7500’ and owners often split remaining large lots to capitalize on the sale of this desirable Lake Oswego real estate.  Walkscore tends to be very good, near  80.  Browse all Lake Oswego Homes for Sale immediately.

Lake Grove Homes For Sale, Prices –

Homes for sale in Lake Grove run well above the average Portland real estate but on the more affordable end of Lake Oswego in general. Condos area very rare which puts entry level pricing for detached house of 1200’ at the lowest point, in the $200’s.  Average for the area runs closer to $500k for 2500’ but new luxury homes have make a significant impact in this older community.  Prices top $1m for large well-appointed city estates situated on a .25 acre lot.  A wide variety of price ranges.  Compare Lake Grove homes for sale to other Portland Homes for Sale.

Lake Grove Home Styles –

Home styles in this neighborhood vary greatly, quite the mixed bag.  Luxury is what Lake Oswego is known for and homes catering to such a lifestyle have made their entry into Lake Grove.  Originally set apart by older homes built in the 1950’s large lot sizes separated homes.  Real estate is now prime so infill housing has really taken hold and this definitely an up and coming Lake Oswego neighborhood.  Large new construction is lavishly finished with fine exterior and interiors while the abutting property could very well be a vintage 1200’ cottage.  Since lot sizes tend to be fairly good sized many homes are 1970’s ranch style single level residences.  Newer traditional home styles are 2 story.  Overall appearance is modest currently but the landscape is changing towards a more higher end focus.

Surrounding Neighborhoods -

Westlake, Palisades, River Grove

Distance to Downtown Portland –

About 22 minutes to downtown Portland, 25 minutes to Milwaukie, 45 minutes to airport ( 60 with traffic), 45 minutes to Hillsboro high-tech.

Local Shopping –

Major shopping at Bridgeport Village but plenty of local small shops, boutiques, a few restaurants, book and coffee stores in downtown Lake Oswego (Walkscore is 80).  Car optional but realistically all residents will have one.  Click one of the Lake Grove homes for sale examples and select “details” text for Walkscore maps and listings of local business, plus other cool detail.

Main Grocery –

Safeway is only blocks away.  Albertsons about 1 mi.  Trader Joe’s, Fred Meyer and Haggen stores are all under 2 miles away

School Ratings –

Top notch public schools and known for it!  River Grove elementary a 9,  Lake Grove elementary 10, Bryant elementary 10, Lake Oswego middle 10, Waluga middle 10, Lakeridge high school 10.  Ratings are based from 1 (worst) through 10 (best) and come from the greatschools.org website at time of writing.

Demographics –

Higher than average income overall but socially diverse still.  Residents are mixed white and blue collar.  Professional and educated.  Retired, empty nesters, families, but not catering to young free-spirit types.

Crime -

Very low

Parks –

Lamont Springs City Park, Pilkington City Park, Byant Woods Nature Park, Rivergrove City Park, Rivergove City Boat Ramp… all within a mile.

Attractions –

Lake Oswego (private lake residents only on Lake Oswego water have swim rights, boating rights are reserved for lots with boating easements).  Shopping at Bridgeport.  Schools are a huge attraction.

Public Transportation –

Bus system routes but not close to MAX.  Car dependant for commuters

Zip Codes -

97035  Try our Portland home search and use zip codes or many other parameters.